March Newsletter, The Tie Binder
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Diaconate Worship & Christian Education
Adult Sunday School Class
Pastor Jeff is leading a 16-week series, “A Progressive Look at Revelation.” The Book of
Revelation is a difficult book to read and understand for most people. Come join us
Sundays at 10 if you’re curious or looking for clarity and understanding.
Lent and Easter Events and Information
Be sure to mark March 28 on your calendar! Our children’s Easter Egg Hunt will be at 2pm. We are collecting small toys and candy to fill eggs with. There is a box in the Fellowship Hall for donations.
Palm Sunday is March 29. Come celebrate Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem.
April 2 is Maundy Thursday and we will have our evening soup and salad dinner and service as we commemorate Jesus’ last supper with his disciples.
April 5 is Easter Sunday. We will have two services on Easter; a 7am Sunrise Service and our regular 11am service. Come join us as we celebrate Christ’s resurrection!
Diaconate Mission and Caring
Annual Special Offerings at DLABC, including American Baptist Churches USA
Every year DLABC very generously supports 4 special offerings held roughly every quarter, that are organized and promoted by the American Baptist Churches U.S.A. (ABC USA). The offerings are to support specific mission, education and relief efforts. And several other extra offerings are supported, for Church World Service (CWS) Blankets and the CWS CROP walk.
A short description of each these offerings and the dates planned in 2026 are provided following.
Church World Service (CWS) Blankets, 8 February
This is to provide blankets and general emergency relief supplies and support through Church World Service, for disasters worldwide. Thanks to the DLABC team who did a great skit about this offering, during the service on 8 February!
America for Christ, 30 March
Is an annual American Baptist Home Mission (ABHMS) event, that supports ministries in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, focusing on evangelism, children, disaster relief, and social justice and support. Two-thirds of funds support national US ministries and one-third support ABC Ohio ministries.
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS), 28 June
It is a major ecumenical offering supported by up to nine denominations including ABC USA, focused on international humanitarian disaster recovery and development projects, and includes refugee relief. These offerings are sometimes designated for specific disaster effects; e.g. hurricanes and other natural disasters.
World Mission Offering (WMO), 13 September
Generally, supports international missionaries and global ministry partners. This fund is
managed by the ABC USA World Relief and General Ministry boards.
CWS CROP Hunger Walk, 11 October
A nationwide and local area event sponsored by Church World Service, to provide funds toward ending hunger and poverty in the U.S. and around the world.
Retired Ministers and Missionaries Offering (RMMO), 13 December
This is a special offering that provides “thank-you” checks to eligible retired ministers and missionaries who have devoted more than 15 years of service. This is the only retirement benefit from ABC USA that these retirees can draw upon, as ABC USA does not have a pension plan for them. DLABC has been blessed for many years with retired ministers in our congregation. And this offering is our main way of saying “thanks” to them for their devoted service.
Vision Committee
On February 8th, the church voted to dually align with the Cooperative Baptist Association (CBF) and American Baptist Churches (ABC). This is an exciting next step for our church, as CBF has a lot of resources, support, and a network of people that we can be a part of.
ABWM
110 care bags were prepared and delivered for residents at Oaks of West Kettering.
You are cordially invited to attend a special "Meet and Greet/Jazz Event."
Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 2pm - 4pm
At Fairview United Methodist Church
828 West Fairview Ave. Dayton, OH 45406
We will have a glorious time learning more about Church Women United, hearing
great jazz, be in fellowship with others, share delicious refreshments, win
raffle prizes and rejoice in God's love and grace!
RSVP or or questions contact Judith Philpott, organizer for this event at
937-478-3914 or to Cecelia Long, host at Fairview UMC at cealong48@gmail.com
or 937-972-7045 by March 8 so we will be ready to welcome all who are
attending. We look forward to your presence!
March Birthdays
Please remember our friend with birthdays this month. Give them a call, send a text or email, or card to let them know you're thinking of them.
March 10 Sam Farnham
March 12 Chuck Longo
March 12 Bessie Smith
March 22 John Haugan
Thank You to All Who Volunteer Your Time
Worship Assistant - Michael Wadham
Greeter - Connie Sinks
Kids’ Connection
March 1
March 8 Connie Sinks
March 15
March 22
March 28 Connie Sinks
Ushers
March 1 Susan Sinks
March 8 Chuck Longo
March 15 Chuck Longo
March 22 Chuck Longo
March 28 Brian Thompson
February Refreshments
March 1 Susan & Connie Sinks
March 8 Carry in- Trustees Set up/Clean
March 15 Joyce Kelley & Linda Emmons
March 22 Megan Farnham &Flo Heizer
March 28 Amy Thompson
March Events
March 13 Men’s Fellowship, 11am, Bob Evan’s
March 14 Spring Clean Up, 10am
March 14 CWU Meet and Greet Jazz, 2-4pm
March 16 Newsletter Articles Due
March 20 Game Night, 6 pm
March 28 Easter Egg Hunt, 2pm
March 29 Palm Sunday
Coming up
April 2 Maundy Thursday, 6pm
April 5 Sonrise Service, 7am, Easter Service, 11 am
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Jeremiah 29:11
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