Bulletin

Bulletin December 21, 2025

"We Are Built To Last"

SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE RESUMES:

Our School of the Bible will be in session on Tuesday, December 23rd 7:00 PM It will be a four week session on ADVENT.. Zoom 851 1613 0524 Passcode 016606 or Call In 1-929-205-6099 Passcode 927285.

2026 OFFERING ENVELOPES NOW AVAILABLE: Sis. Frances Chalmers and the Trustee Ministry will be available in Hester Hall after service to give TBC members your 2026 offering envelopes. Once you have them - PLEASE USE THEM!

THANK YOU, TBC FAMILY:

On behalf of the Missions Ministry, we sincerely thank our TBC Family for the extraordinary support during the Angel Tree Program. This includes sponsors who bought gifts for the children and engaged with them at the Angel Tree Celebration, as well as members from various ministries who contributed to different activities: the Ministerial Staff, Deacon’s Ministry, Trustee Ministry, Welcome Ministry, and college students. We are also grateful for the many financial donations received. Special thanks goes to the Central Office and the Custodial Staff. Overall, this was truly a collective effort from the entire church.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, REV. BROWN:

Rev. Brown will celebrate his birthday on Tuesday, December 22nd!

TBC’S NEW REDESIGNED WEBSITE:

Our new designed website will be LIVE the weekend of December 28th—tbcboston.org

CHOIR REHEARSALS:

TBC Choir rehearsals are scheduled for January 4, 2026 after service. Please note—The Sunday rehearsals after Service INCLUDES THE SWINGERS

WELCOME, NEW MEMBERS:

Jennie Burrell, Kayla Edwards, O’Neil G. Myrie, Kevin Whitfield, Solmaria Coronel, Judith Dyer-Ramnarine, Joshua Ofirih, and Ruby Elder-Bush

BE A BLOOD DONER:

The American Red Cross Association in conjunction with the Massachusetts Association of Negro Women will have Blood Drive here on Saturday, January 31, 2026 8:00 AM—3:00 PM. Watch the bulletin for more information.

THRIFT SHOP NEWS:

Our Clothes Rack/Thrift Shop will be closed December 22, 2025-Januaury 6, 2026. Thank you for your donations and patronage. We, the volunteers wish you a Blessed Christmas & Happy New Year.

LOOKING FOR A UNIQUE CHRISTMAS GIFT?

Our bookshelf has lovely one of a kind pierced earrings for sale. All proceeds benefit TBC. Also, memorabilia from our 185 Gala is on sale. Why not stop by the Bookshelf today?

Year—2025/2026: Date order ________________$6.00 / box Troop 70957 to place your order. 617-816-3608

Buyer Name:_______________________Phone__________

Lemonades: # of cases____________/boxes_____________ total $___________________

Trefoil / Shortbread: # of cases_________/boxes________total_$___________________

Thin Mints: # of cases______________/boxes__________total $ ____________________

Peanut Butter Patties: # of cases__________/boxes_______ total $__________________

Caramel Delites: # of cases___________/boxes___________total $__________________

Peanut Butter Sandwich: # of cases__________/boxes_________total $______________

Adventurefuls: # of cases______________/boxes____________ total $________________

COMING SOON

DECEMBER, 2025

Sunday, December 21st 9:30 AM Sunday School Christmas Pageant (On Line & Live )
Tuesday, December 23rd 7:00 PM SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE
Wednesday, December 24th 7:00 PM Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 25th 10:00 AM & 10:00 PM Pastor’s Christmas Message
Wednesday, December 31st 7:00 PM New Year’s Eve Service

JANUARY, 2026

Thursday, January 1st, 2026 8:00 AM Pastor's New Year Message
Sunday, January 11th, 2026 3:00 PM MLK Convocation
Monday, January 19th MLK Day Office Closed

GROW IN THE WORD

“SUNDAY SCHOOL” – Adults
Sunday Morning 9:30am – 10:30am
ZOOM LINK – ID 847 2223 5972 password 632546
With Min. Rachel Idowu Gray
If you wish to call in the telephone number is 1-929-205-6099

“SUNDAY SCHOOL” – Adult Women
Sunday Mornings 9:30am – 10:15am
ZOOM LINK – ID 838 0799 8006 Passcode 740285
With Leaders Elizabeth Crockton, and Karen Weir

“SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE”
Tuesdays 7:00pm – 8:30p School on Vacation
ZOOM LINK – ID 851 1613 0524 password 016606

PRAYER TIMES @ TBC

“MIDDAY PRAYER
Daily” 12:15pm-12:45p
Dial In Call# 267.807.9495 | ID# 470706869#

“THURSDAY EARLY MORNING PRAYER”
Thursdays at 6:00 am
ZOOM ID 861 3042 5423 password 927285
Dial In Call# 267.807.9495 | ID# 470706869#

“FRIDAY HOUR OF POWER” – Prayer Service
Friday Evenings 7:00pm – 8:00pm
ZOOM LINK – ID 861 3042 5423 password 927285.
Our Friday Evening Prayer Service will now be available

on Zoom 7:00pm – 8:00pm
If you wish to call in the telephone number is

1-929-205-6099. passcode 927285
(please stay muted during prayers)

PRAYER REQUESTED FOR

Rev. Arthur T. Gerald, Jr.; Sis. Mamie Wallace; Bro. Michael Godbold; Bro. Thomas & Sis Juarez Farrington; Sis. Ida Speller; Sis. Stacey Isles-Brako; Sis. Rudell Peeler; Sis. Eleanor Utley; Sis. Sandra Strother; Sis. Marian Jenkins; Bro. Charles Powell; Mr. Lee Thurston; Bro. Johnny Dixon; Sis. Patrina Small; Sis. Catherine Harris; Sis. Georgia Cox; Mr. Lincoln Phillip; Sis. Georgianna Isles; Sis. Deanna Lane; Sis. Charlotte Simpson; Sis. Lori Caiby; Mr. Basil Fraites; Mr. Raymond Greaves; Mr. Johnny Brown, Jr.; Mrs. Monica Yvonne Brown; Sis. Lillian Daltry; Sis. Annie Ruth Newsome; Mr. Arnott Maund; Sis. Mildred Nichols; Sis. Isylin Jagan; Bro. Allen Craddock; Mr. Shakim Greanes; Sis. Mattie Brantley; Sis. Marcia Smalls; The Powell Family; Bro. Robert Franklin; Tyriq Franklin; Sis. Diane Cunningham; Ms. Bertha Gross; Mr. Leroy Clayton; Mr. Larry Gathers; Ms. Brittney Welcher; Grace Ford-Locker; Mr. Leonard Turesky (classmate of Bro. John Cooper & Rev. Gerald); Sis. Ernestine Gunn; Sis. Phebe Dyer; Ms. Valerie Cunningham Ragland; Bro. Robert Creary; Bro. Joseph Buffong; Mr. Jeffrey Marvel; Mr. Will McNeely ; The Harley Family; Sis. Mary London; Bro. Lorne R. Tabb, Sr.; Sis. Ivy Freeman; Charles Ince; George Maynard ; Angela Pruitt; Sis. Frances Lawson; Ann Hunter; Eileen Smith; Sis. Lori Dow; Sis. Annie Freeman; Deaconess Mildred Rogers;

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DECEMBER SENIORS

BEREAVED FAMILIES

in need our sensitivity, love, and prayer

Updated

Rev. Arthur & Sis. Henrietta Gerald & family on the death of her cousin, Bertha McMillan of Pennsylvania;

Mr. Anthony Perry & family on the death of his uncle Bro. Thomas Perry. Memorial Service, Monday, January 5, 2026 11:00 Visitation 12:00 Service.

POINSETTIAS IN THE

SANCTUARY IN MEMORY:

BOYKIN, J.B. Wife, Bobbie A. Boykin

BOYKIN, Jamil
Mother, Bobbie A. Boykin

CABRAL, Linda & Rudolph Parents, Deacon Milton & Mary Britton

CABRAL, Linda & Rudolph, Parents, Gregory & Adeline Cabral

CABRAL, Linda & Rudolph Sister,
Crystal & Brother, Milton Britton

COOKS-NOBLES, Deaconess Robin her parents, Murray L. Hines and Betty Cook Hines

COOKS-NOBLES, Deaconess Robin her father and brother, Roy Cook, Jr. and Roy Cook, III

COOKS-NOBLES, Deaconess, Robin in memory of Loved Ones

CREARY, Myrtle Husband, Milford

CREARY, Myrtle Daughter-in- Law,
Patricia Creary

DYER-KYER, Leca & Phebe,
Father, Victor Dyer

DYER-KYER,
Leca & Phebe Mother, Mabel Dyer

FARRINGTON, Trevor
Mary G. Farrington

FARRINGTON, Trevor
Osmond T. Farrington

FARRINGTON, Trevor, Delores Lowman

FARRINGTON, Trevor,
Antonio Gonzalez

GERALD, Henrietta Grandmother,
Cleretta Burke

GERALD, Henrietta Mother,
Edith Williams

GERALD, Henrietta, Sister,
Malachia Williams

GERALD, Henrietta Sister, Dr. Elizabeth Williams

GERALD, Henrietta Niece, Lisa Marie Wheeler

GERALD, Henrietta
Uncle, Arthur Burke

GERALD, Henrietta
Parents, Arthur & Sara Gerald

GERALD, Henrietta,
Sister, Margaret Gerald

ISLES-BRAKO, Stacey
Parents, Irvin & Catherine Isles

ISLES-BRAKO Stacey
Brother, Joseph Isles, Sr.

ISLES-BRAKO, Stacey,
Father-in-Law, Frank Brako, Sr. & Brother-in-law, John Brako

ISLES-BRAKO, Stacey Cousin & Godmother, Eleanor Ross

JACKSON, Naomi Loved Ones

JANEY, Stephanie, Loved Ones

KEYES, SHARON, Loved Ones

NIA, My Grandmother, Agnes Nobles

NOBLES, Deacon Maurice, Jr., Father, Deacon Maurice Nobles, Sr.

NOBLES, Deacon Maurice, Jr., Mother, Deaconess Agnes Nobles

NOBLES, Deacon Maurice, Jr., Loved Ones

SMITH-DOWNIE, Shirley,
Husband, Norbert

SMITH-DOWNIE, Shirley,
Mother Evelyn Wilson

STEWART, Gwendolyn,
Loved Ones

WALTON, Renee,
Mother, Annie Walton

Wilson, Michelle ,
Son, Kian Wilson

Parents, Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Wright

Sister, Betty Wright Johnson

WRIGHT, Alma, Brother, John W. Wright

WRIGHT, Alma, Sister-in-Law, Willie M. Wrigh
Aunt , Alberta Williams

WRIGHT, Alma, Aunt, Mae F. Hird

WRIGHT, Alma,
Uncle, Frank McAllister, Jr.

WRIGHT, Alma, Friend, Marian Blackshear

WRIGHT, Alma,
Friend, Lucy B. Cothran

WRIGHT, Alma, Friend, Viola Layne

WRIGHT, Alma,
Friend, Olive Craigwell

WRIGHT, Alma, Friend, Betty Simmons

IN HONOR

CABRAL, Linda & Rudolph,
The Britton & Cabral Families

CENTRAL OFFICE TBC’s First Family

DYER-KYER, Leca,
Friend, Eveline Cornish

GERALD, Henrietta , Husband, Rev. Arthur T. Gerald, Jr.

GERALD, Henrietta,
Son, Arthur M. Gerald

GERALD, Henrietta,
Daughter, Alana M. Gerald

GERALD, Henrietta,
Sister, Janyce Justice Murray

GERALD, Henrietta,
Sister, Clara T. Bell

WRIGHT, Alma, Friends Brenda and Brianna Richardson