Marlboro Bulletin: Dec. 13, 2025

Meditation – "Joy is not necessarily the absence of

suffering; it is the presence of God.” – Sam Storms

Call to Worship

Preparing for Worship

Lighting Advent Candle – Joy

Hymn – Hark! the Herald Angels Sing – 192

Children’s Message

Scripture – II Corinthians 6:1-10

Message – Joy

Praying Together

Singing Praise Together-House of the Lord

O Come, All Ye Faithful

Unspeakable Joy

Benediction

Announcements

Registration is open for the SDB Winter Virtual Delegate Forum (WVDF) being held on Sunday January 4, 2026 at 2pm EAST. WVDF is held to get updates from General Council and others and to vote on the 2026 SDB General Conference Budget. Learn more and register at seventhdaybaptist.org/wvdf

We are again collecting for Christmas Gift cards for families in need in our community. If you would like to contribute, please designate your gift and give to the Treasurer. Thanks! If you are interested in becoming a member of the Marlboro SDB Church, please contact Pastor Tom.

Upcoming Events:

12/17: AWANA Christmas Party

12/18: Youth/Young Adult Fellowship – 6-9pm

12/20: Christmas Cantata @ Shiloh – 4pm

1/4/26: SDB Winter Delegate Forum – 2pm

1/11/26: Annual Business Meeting – 2:30pm

All are invited to the AWANA Christmas Party!

Bring your family & friends for a potluck dinner, Nativity story, craft, photo-booth & fun as we celebrate Jesus’ birthday. Wednesday December 17, 5:30-8:00pm. Please RSVP to Yvonne and sign up to bring a dish to share.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Marlboro SDB Church, please contact Pastor Tom.