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Announcements 

March 22, 2026

Attention:  It has been determined that condensing an event or a person’s life down to 3 minutes is an almost impossible task.  Going forward, our Black History Moments will not be included in the Sunday Service; however, we want to keep this effort alive.  I will be including a Black History Moment in the email announcements as I did two weeks ago (I apologize for failing to send out the email announcements last week).  I am using Dr. McCluskey’s list as a starting point, but would welcome members to participate with a paragraph or two, an essay, or a book recommendation on an individual or event that has impacted their lives.

Today, March 22, 2026 Benevolence Sunday

Today, March 22, 2026 There will be an SED planning meeting after service today.

Saturday, March 28, 2026 10:30am-1:30pm 2nd Baptist Church, Columbus, IN SED Missionary Workshop.

Sunday, March 29, 2026 3:30pm Zone III Meeting, Corinthian Baptist Church, North Liberty, IN

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 2pm, Missionary Circle.

Keep In Prayer

Calloway Perine, The Geoff Bradley Family, Donetta Jackson, Joanne Swayze, O.C. Caston (brother to Martha Chamberlain), Serafin Coronel Molina, Ching-Yu, The Pazlii Wilson Family (great niece to Jackie Perry), Percy  & Dr. Jacqueline Webb,  The Barbara Fuqua Family, Veodies Callaway, Robert Motley, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, Keith Barnard, Lisa Stieglitz, Michael Dabney, Terry Drescher, Arletha Dabney, Lola Thompson.

Announcements 

March 1, 2026

Today, March 1, BH Moment on the History of First Baptist  Church of  Charleston presented by Diane Hanks.

Saturday, March 7, 11am Memorial Service for Mr. Ernest Hogue, 

Tuesday, March 10, 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Sunday, March 15, 2026 154th Church Anniversary with guest speaker, Pastor Gregory Daggett.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 2pm Missionary Circle.

Keep In Prayer

Serafin Coronel Molina, Ching-Yu, The Pazlii Wilson Family (great niece to Jackie Perry), Percy Webb,  The Barbara Fuqua Family, Ther Ernest Hogue Family, The Family of Rev. Casey, The Darryl Simpson Family, Veodies Callaway, the Carol Johnson Family, the Booker T. Hart, Jr. Family, the family of Rev. Wells, Robert Motley, Jodie Costley, Steven Wiley, DaRay Williams, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, The Luther Spears Jr. Family, Cora Crockett, Journey Armour, Tyrone Morris, Kennedy Jones (Sharon Ware’s Grandson), Keith Barnard, Joanne Swayze, Carter Cole, Jodeci Smith, Lisa Stieglitz, Michael Dabney, Terry Drescher, Arletha Dabney, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, Lola Thompson.

Today, February 22, 2026 BH Moment will be presented by the Youth Ministry on Ruby Bridges.

Black History Month Gala

Saturday, February 28 | 6PM | Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington, IN

Ticketed Event • $60 in advance • Purchase Gala Tickets

Saturday, February 28, 6pm: Black History Month Gala, Woolery Mill, 2250 Sunstone Drive, Bloomington IN 47403.  The evening begins with a Reception at 6:00 PM, followed by the program at 7:00 PM. Guests will enjoy dinner and dancing as we honor Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell (pictured), the 2026 Living Legend, and recognize the Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow.

To support final planning with our catering partner, guests who purchase tickets by February 13 will be able to select their preferred entrée in advance. Tickets purchased after February 13 will not include advance meal selection, and entrée options will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday, March 1, BH Moment on the History of First Baptist  Church of  Charleston presented by Diane Hanks.

Saturday, March 7, 11am Memorial Service for Mr. Ernest Hogue, 

Tuesday, March 11, 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Sunday, March 15, 2026 154th Church Anniversary with guest speaker, Pastor Gregory Daggett.

Tuesay, March 17, 2026 2pm Missionary Circle.

Keep In Prayer

Percy Webb,  The Barbara Fuqua Family, Ther Ernest Hogue Family, The Family of Rev. Casey, The Darryl Simpson Family, Veodies Callaway, the Carol Johnson Family, the Booker T. Hart, Jr. Family, the family of Rev. Wells, Robert Motley, Jodie Costley, Steven Wiley, DaRay Williams, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, The Luther Spears Jr. Family, Cora Crockett, Journey Armour, Tyrone Morris, Kennedy Jones (Sharon Ware’s Grandson), Keith Barnard, Joanne Swayze, Carter Cole, Jodeci Smith, Lisa Stieglitz, Michael Dabney, Terry Drescher, Arletha Dabney, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, Lola Thompson.

Announcements 

February 15, 2026

Today, Sunday, February 15, 2026:  BHM Moment on the story of the gospel song, Amazing Grace presented by Dr. Audrey McCluskey.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Monday, February 16 Deadline Poster Contest. City of Bloomington Poster Contest for Black History Month. Registration deadline is 2/16/2026.  Additional information is on the bulletin board, and can be found at the following link  https://sites.google.com/bloomington.in.gov/cobbhm/poster-board-contest-2026

Tuesday, February 17, Bloomington Rotary Club Speaker  Dr Audrey Thomas McCluskey, IMU, Georgian Rm; 11:30 ( doors open)  — 1p  Her topic: "RESISTANCE, RESILIENCE, & FAMILY IN JIM CROW AMERICA.:  Lunch $ 15

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2pm Missionary Circle

Sunday, February 22, 2026 BH Moment will be presented by the Youth Ministry on Ruby Bridges.

Black History Month Gala

Saturday, February 28 | 6PM | Woolery Mill, 2250 W Sunstone Drive, Bloomington, IN

Ticketed Event • $60 in advance • Purchase Gala Tickets

Saturday, February 28, 6pm: Black History Month Gala Woolery Mill, 2250 Sunstone Drive, Bloomington IN 47403.  The evening begins with a Reception at 6:00 PM, followed by the program at 7:00 PM. Guests will enjoy dinner and dancing as we honor Mrs. Elizabeth Mitchell (pictured), the 2026 Living Legend, and recognize the Outstanding Black Leaders of Tomorrow.

To support final planning with our catering partner, guests who purchase tickets by February 13 will be able to select their preferred entrée in advance. Tickets purchased after February 13 will not include advance meal selection, and entrée options will be available at the event on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sunday, March 1, BH Moment on the History of First Baptist  Church of  Charleston presented by Diane Hanks.

Keep In Prayer

The Darryl Simpson Family, Veodies Callaway, the Carol Johnson Family, the Booker T. Hart, Jr. Family, the family of Rev. Wells, Robert Motley, Jodie Costley, Steven Wiley, DaRay Williams, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, The Luther Spears Jr. Family, Cora Crockett, Journey Armour, Tyrone Morris, Kennedy Jones (Sharon Ware’s Grandson), Keith Barnard, Joanne Swayze, Carter Cole, Jodeci Smith, Lisa Stieglitz, Michael Dabney, Terry Drescher, Arletha Dabney, , Percy Webb, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, Lola Thompson.

Announcements 

February 8, 2026

Today, Sunday February 8, 2026 There will be a meeting of the SED 2026 Convention committee immediately after service today.

Today, Sunday, ebruary 8, 2026:  BHM Moment on the life of Basil Biggs preented by Maria Biggs-Brown.

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2pm Missionary Circle

Keep In Prayer

Veodies Callaway, the Carol Johnson Family, the Booker T. Hart, Jr. Family, the family of Rev. Wells, Robert Motley, Jodie Costley, Steven Wiley, DaRay Williams, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, The Luther Spears Jr. Family, Cora Crockett, Journey Armour, Tyrone Morris, Kennedy Jones (Sharon Ware’s Grandson), Keith Barnard, Joanne Swayze, Carter Cole, Jodeci Smith, Lisa Stieglitz, Michael Dabney, Terry Drescher, Arletha Dabney, , Percy Webb, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, Lola Thompson.

ATTENTION:  End of Year Contributions have been mailed.  Also attached is a list of contributors for whom I need addresses.  If you are on this list or know the address of an individual on this list, please contact the office. Also, as always, if your records don’t agree with the letter, please contact me at the office.  I can run a detailed report by date to see where the mismatch might be.

ATTENTION: As we did last year with the 3 minutes presentations of historic people and events in African American history, We have a signup sheet outside the office with  a list of possibilities for members to choose from.   Please consider participating to keep our history alive throughout Black History Month and beyond

ATTENTION:  City of Bloomington Poster Contest for Black History Month. Registration deadline is 2/16/2026.  Additional information is on the bulletin board, and can be found at the following link  https://sites.google.com/bloomington.in.gov/cobbhm/poster-board-contest-2026

Announcements 

February 1, 2026

Today, February 1, 2026:  BH Month Presentation by Dr. Audrey Mccluskey on Claudette Colvin.

Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026 10am Brotherhood Meeting

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 6pm Trustees’ Meeting

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 2pm Missionary Circle

Keep In Prayer

Robert Motley, Jodie Costley, Steven Wiley, DaRay Williams, The Jackie and Robert Perry Family, The Luther Spears Jr. Family, Cora Crockett, Journey Armour, Taylor Ferguson, Tyrone Morris, Kennedy Jones (Sharon Ware’s Grandson), Keith Barnard, Rev. David Swayze, Carter Cole, Jodeci Smith, The Donald Turner Family (Brother to Patti Bolton), The Jessie Hood Family, Lisa Stieglitz, Martha Chamberlain, Michael Dabney, Arisha Anderson, LaVon Thomas, Arletha Dabney, Ethel Cole, Harry Price, Kreed Dabney, Diane Smith, Percy Webb, Dr. Jacqueline Webb, Lola Thompson.

ATTENTION:  End of Year Contributions have been mailed.  Also attached is a list of contributors for whom I need addresses.  If you are on this list or know the address of an individual on this list, please contact the office. Also, as always, if your records don’t agree with the letter, please contact me at the office.  I can run a detailed report by date to see where the mismatch might be.

ATTENTION: As we did last year with the 3 minutes presentations of historic people and events in African American history, I am again submitting a list of possibilities for members to choose from, and present during February-- Black History month and beyond.  If you will, please list these names and the guidelines in an all members email, church newsletter, and to Hattie. The deadline for signups  will be: JANUARY 26, 2026 with  3 minute presentations to begin on Sunday, FEBRUARY 1, 2026.  On a first come basis, members should submit their first and second choice to Church administrator, Tallie  by the above date of January 26.  

1. CLAUDETTE COLVIN 6.  THE CENTRAL PARK FIVE

2. GWENDOLYN BROOKS 7.  THE GREENSBORO FOUR

3. LEWIS LATIMER 8.  THE BLACK PANTHER PARTY

4. GUION "GUY" BLUFORD 9.  THE FIRST AFRICAN BAPTIST CHURCH

5. THE LITTLE ROCK NINE 10. MAYA ANGELOU

ATTENTION:  City of Bloomington Poster Contest for Black History Month. Registration deadline is 2/16/2026.  Additional information is on the bulletin board, and can be found at the following link  https://sites.google.com/bloomington.in.gov/cobbhm/poster-board-contest-2026

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