A Message from the Executive Director/Minister

Work for the Benefit of All

Resourcing the local church is one of the reasons DCBC exists, as we equip, empower and engage or, in other words, resource one another. DCBC’s Annual Gathering is a great opportunity to experience Practical Resources for Effective Shepherding and Spiritual care (PRESS) as we connect care to the local church. I hope you and your fellow church members are registered for this October 27–28 event. If you haven’t, there is still time to register at https://www.dcbaptist.org/annual-gathering-2022. October is an “event-full” month with Clergy Appreciation, World Communion Sunday and the North American Baptist Fellowship’s (NABF) Annual Meeting, in addition to our meeting! NABF is eager to welcome you to its meeting at the BWA headquarters in Falls Church, Virginia. This free event is scheduled for October 24 and 25, and you can register at https://forms.gle/o6NsZcxhdiUKqD1P8.

November is a time of giving thanks, and DCBC will once again be distributing turkeys. To sign up for this distribution, send an email to Communications@dcbaptist.org. We also would love to share your Thanksgiving worship times with everyone, so send us your updates! Three days after Thanksgiving — November 27 — is the first Sunday of Advent! If your church would like to contribute to our virtual lessons and carols this year, see page 11 for details on how to share this information with us.

Sisters and brothers, let’s not allow ourselves to get fatigued doing good. At the right time, we will harvest a good crop if we don’t give up or quit. Therefore, every time we get the chance, let us work for the benefit of all, starting with the people closest to us in the community of faith. (Galatians 6:9-10 The Message).

As always, I welcome the opportunity to get to know you better, to pray with you, and worship with you. Let me know when we can set a time to visit! Joy and Grace,

Rev. Dr. Trisha Miller Manarin Executive Director/Minister