**Ted Smith, 1973**
“There’s a love we feel in Jesus, there’s a manna that He feeds us; it’s a promise that he gives us, when we gather in His name.“
**October is Pastor Appreciation Month**
Each Sunday will feature a different speaker offering words of encouragement for our pastors. A decorative box will be available for your cards, messages, letters, etc. to our Pastors.
**October is ALSO BREAST CANCER AWARENESS Month**
We are asking everyone to wear something pink: a shirt, tie, a dress, a scarf, etc. on Sunday, October 20, 2024 to help raise awareness and honor those with breast cancer as well as those who have survived it.
**It’s Our Anniversary!!!**
The Church is 130 Years Old. Join us as we celebrate on November 10th in the Fellowship Hall immediately after the morning worship. There will be a signup sheet on the table in the back foyer. Put your name if you are attending. We’ll need a count. More information to be announced.
**Sunday, October 20th**
Speaker: Minnie Slaughter
11:30AM – Children’s Church (ages 7-12).
**Saturday, October 26th**
10:00AM – Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
12NOON – Fabric Ministry meets.
**SHOE BOX PROJECT**
All of October, we will be accepting monetary donations for the “Shoe Box Project.” All donations will be sent to “Operation Christmas Child (OCC).” They will pack the boxes for us. Each box may contain toys, games, school supplies, clothing/shoes, jewelry, etc. plus Gospel material tht the child can share with their family and friends. This is a wonderful Outreach Ministry that benefits men, women, and children. Use the specially marked envelopes in the bulletin for your donation. Thank you.
**Coffee and Free Bread Items**
These items, when available, can be found in the Fellowship Hall after morning worship service.
Bulletin Boards:
Please review the following boards for new information and postings: (1) Employment board (2) Youth Activity board (3) Nurses information board (4) DABC activities board (5) I Have/I Need board (6) Prayer Tree.
Prayer Tree in Fellowship Hall:
If you need prayer, print your request on the sticky note and tape to the Prayer Tree in the Fellowship Hall (located on wall near piano & windows). We will pray for you. When your request has been answered, please remove the sticky note. Thank you.
**HAVE/NEED Board**
If you have something to give away or if you have a need, fill out the proper index card and tape to the Have/Need Board (located on wall inside the door of the Fellowship Hall). Someone may have what you need. Someone may need what you have.
Choir:
We’re looking for new members for the Choir. If interested, please see Pastor Robinson or Tailisha Drayton.
Employment Board:
Job opportunities have been posted for youth and adults.
**Please Take A Few Minutes**
Review the 4 bulletin boards in the back foyer:
-Church Bulletin Board
-Employment Board
-Children & Youth Board
-Nurses Guild Board
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**COMING IN OCTOBER**
*PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH*
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Inclement Weather
Due to icy, stormy, or blizzard conditions, the church may have to close. Watch Channels 2, 4, & 7 to get “Close Now” strip at the bottom of your TV screen about closing and reopening. You may also view the Channels 2, 4, & 7 websites for listings not shone on the TV screen.
Reminders
Let us know when your name, address, apartment, or phone number has changed. Many cards/letters have been returned because of wrong information on envelope. Please fill out the form on the table in the back foyer and put it in the specially marked box. You may also submit this information online by emailing the church office at dabc965@gmail.com with your name and the information that has changed.
Don’t forget to practice social distancing while in the building. Sit in the pews marked by the blue tape.
