The Broadcaster Online - Week of November 30, 2025 | |
Let's Put the "Thanks" Back in Thanksgiving
By Mike Riley
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The inspired writers of the New Testament have consistently pointed us toward the expression of thanks. Paul goes so far as to tell the saints at Thessalonica to “give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18).
We indeed have much to be thankful for.
As this Thanksgiving season approaches, the following are some Scriptures associated with what true Thanksgiving is all about:
T-ruth — “We shall know the truth and the truth will set us free” (John 8:32). “Sanctify them in truth, thy word is truth” (John 17:17).
H-eaven — “Let not your hearts be troubled …. in my Father’s house are many rooms …. and I go to prepare a place for you” (John 14:1-2).
A-bundance — “I have come that they might have life, and …. have it more abundantly” (John 10:10).
N-ewness of life — “We are buried with Him by baptism into death …. in order that …. we too may live a new life” (Romans 6:4).
K-ingdom of God — “Upon this rock I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prefail against it” (Matthew 16:18).
S-alvation — “He became the source of eternal salvation for all who obey Him” (Hebrews 5:9).
G-iving — “The goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance” (Romans 2:4).
I-identification — “You are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God” (1 Peter 2:9).
V-ictory over death — “Death has been swallowed up in victory” (1 Corinthians 15:54).
I-nheritance — “And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ” (Romans 8:17).
N-o condemnation — “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1).
G-ift of the Son — “For God so loved the world that on the cross He gave His one and only Son” (John 3:16).
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Elders
Leon Cort
Mark Craigwell
Raleigh Gallington
Carlfred Malcolm
Minister
Mark Craigwell
Assistant Minister
Denver Simmons
Deacons
Anthony Johnson
Gregory Johnson
Albert Martin, Jr.
Walter Maxwell
Richard Meuse
Barry Person
Jason Reid
In Memoriam
Gone, but never forgotten, our beloved brother,
James W. Wade, Sr.
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Sermon for
Sunday, 11/30/25
Title: Humble Avenue
Text: Romans 12:16
Speaker: Bro. Jorge Espinal
| | Important Reminders & Announcements | | |
We offer two Sunday morning worship services to accommodate in-person attendees
The first service begins at 8:30 a.m. and runs until approximately 9:45 a.m.; the second service begins at 11:00 a.m. Our weekly Bible classes for all ages begin at 10:00 a.m. We will continue to livestream the 11:00 service on our YouTube channel, and we encourage members to utilize e-giving, even when attending in person.
E-giving link
Livestream link
| |  | TRANSPORTATION PROCEDURES | |
Members who wish to request van transportation for Sunday morning services must sign up at least 24 hours prior to requested pick up time via a link that will be provided each week. If you are unable to sign up using the link to the sign-up form, please contact Bro. or Sis. Reid to sign up.
Link for Sunday, December 7, 2025
| | | Click anywhere in the announcement above to submit your prayer request, or send an email directly to cocroxbury@gmail.com | | | Our congregation has a subscription to PTP365, an online library of 1000s of lessons on dozens of topics. All members are eligible to join the congregation's PTP365 account (one shared login per family). See Bro. Gallington to request access. | | | Note on Baptismal Certificates: If you are a new convert and have not received your baptismal certificate, please see Sis. Sandra Wade or Sis. Gloria Jean Gallington. If they do not have your certificate, please give them your name and they will see that a certificate is printed for you. | | |
Upcoming Meetings & Events
11/30 - Congregational Fellowship following 11:00 a.m. service. Details to come.
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- Sunday New Converts' Class, 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Bible Class (children) Sundays at 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Adult Devotional/Bible Study, 10:00am @church building
- Sunday Worship Service 8:30 and 11:00am in person and 11:00am via livestream on YouTube. See below for details.
- Men's/Women's Classes, 4:45 pm (4th Sunday of the month) @church building unless otherwise noted.
- Youth & Family Ministry (1st Sunday of the month at 2pm)
- Mature in Heart Women's Prayer (Tuesdays @ 10:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info below)
- Prayer Meeting (Tuesdays @ 7pm) VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info below)
- Mid-Week Bible Study (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) in person and VIA TELECONFERENCE (connection info below)
- Mid-Week New Converts' Class (Wednesdays @ 6:30pm) @church building
- Healing Hearts (Thursdays @6:15pm) VIA ZOOM
- Couple's Ministry (2nd & 3rd Fridays @ 7 pm)
- Retention Ministry (3rd Sunday following 11:00 service)
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Tech Day: 3rd Saturday of the month, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the church building, unless otherwise noted. Bring your cell phones, tablets, and laptops for help with your technological issues. See Bro. Javier Jackson, Jr., or Bro. Jerard Samuel for details.
- Women's Prayer (Saturdays 9:30am) VIA TELECONFERENCE (Connection info below)
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We extend our sympathy to Sis. Maggie Robbins and family in the passing of her cousin, Arthur Fitzpatrick, and to Sis. Sandra Wade in the passing of her brother-in-law, John Wade. Let us keep both families in our prayers.
| | Questions? See any of the deacons or their wives. | | Yemisi ADEkoje to Perform in The Nutcracker, 12/6-21 | | |
Get your tickets now to see Yemisi ADEkoje perform in the Jose Mateo Ballet Theatre's 2025 production of The Nutcracker at the Strand Theatre in Dorchester December 6-21. The dates of Yemisi's performances are listed above.
Click the link below to purchase tickets. For a 20% discount on tickets for the 12/20 7:00 p.m. show, use the code ADEKOJE20.
https://www.showclix.com/tickets/jose-mateo-ballet-theatre-nutcracker
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Unity Fellowship: Sunday, November 30th, 1-3:30 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Join us for an afternoon of fellowship as the whole congregation gathers to share and enjoy a fellowship meal and each other's company. Questions? See any of the deacons.
2025 Children’s Winter Coat Drive: If you signed up to provide a coat or coats for our annual Children's Winter Coat Drive, please sign up for a specific gender and size on the bulletin board. Gift bag assembly: Thursday, December 4th; Gift bag delivery: Friday, December 5th. Please note the change of dates for assembly and distribution.
See Yemisi ADEkoje perform in The Nutcracker at the Strand Theater in Dorchester, December 6-21. Details are posted on the bulletin board and in the e-bulletin.
Youth & Family Ministry Annual Gingerbread Decorating: Saturday, December 13th, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the fellowship hall. Sign up on the Youth & Family bulletin board. Cost for a gingerbread kit is $12. See flyer in Upcoming Events section of the e-bulletin for details.
Youth & Family Ministry Game Night: Friday, December 26, 2025, 6-9 p.m. Sign up on the Youth & Family bulletin board. Details to come.
Community Outreach: Saturday, December 27, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. All are encouraged to join us as we prepare and distribute 100 bags of groceries to members of the Roxbury community.
Roxbury 2026 Ladies’ Day: Save Saturday, March 7, 2026, for our Annual Ladies’ Day. Our speaker will be Sis. Glinda Meadows from the Bouldercrest Church of Christ in Atlanta, Georgia. Registration is now open for this event. Scan the QR code or click the link in the invitation flyer in the Women's Ministry section of the e-bulletin to register. The cost for Roxbury sisters is $90 for ages 19 & up; $45 for ages 12-18. Submit your payments via our e-giving link with a note designating it as a Ladies' Day Payment, or by cash or check to a member of the Ladies' Day Planning Team.
| | Sunday Evening Services and Classes | | Set your calendar reminder - Join us every 2nd and 4th Sunday for an evening of uplifting spiritual discussion! | | |
December 14, 2025
Spiritual Development Class
4:45 p.m.
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December 28, 2025
Men's/Women's Classes 4:45 p.m.
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Tournament and other prizes will be awarded!
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2026 Mature in Heart Pennsylvania Dutch Country Excursion: Thursday, September 17- Friday, September 18, to see Sight & Sound's newest production - Joshua.
Single Hotel -- $574
Double Hotel -- $441
Triple Hotel -- $402
Quad Hotel -- $383
Couple King -- $926
Deposit of $125 by December 31, 2025, is required to secure your spot.
Deposits can be submitted electronically via our e-giving link. Please include "Mature in Heart 2026 Deposit" in the memo section.
See Bro. or Sis. Gallington, Sis. Nagarajah, or Sis. Keitrice Johnson with any questions.
| | | The next Men's Class is scheduled for Sunday, December 28th at 4:45 p.m. All brothers are encouraged to attend. | | | |
Registration is now open for our 2026 Ladies' Day! Scan the QR code above or click here to register. Please complete a separate registration form for each attendee or follow the instructions on the registration form to submit multiple registrations. Please note that no registration payments are due from our guests or our sisters from sister congregations.
Sisters from the Roxbury congregation, after completing the registration form, please use our e-giving link to submit your registration payment. Include a note in the memo section indicating that the payment is for Ladies' Day Registration. Click here to submit registration payments.
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Our next Women's Class will take place on Sunday, December 28th, at 4:45 p.m. at the church building and via Free Conference Call.
Dial in number: 978-990-5000
Access Code: 261232#
Or join the class online at join.freeconferencecall.com/carl95fred
The book we are reading is Consider One Another by Aubrey Johnson. It is available on Amazon.com for $13.99 plus tax.
Please read chapter 6 prior to our next class.
Sis. Carol Johnson will facilitate the discussion.
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Topic: Young Adult Ministry Meetings
Time: Dec 8, 2025 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Every month on the Second Mon, until Dec 14, 2026, 13 occurrence(s)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88661436795?pwd=bS6OQPpr0Tav9dyvBRLFle0bG99vCW.1
Meeting ID: 886 6143 6795
Passcode: 862537
| | | The Couples' Ministry resumed meeting the second and third Fridays of the month at 7:00 p.m. in NOVEMBER. Click above to join meeting. | Our next Community Outreach Grocery Giveaway is scheduled for December 27th at 9:30 a.m. at the church building. Distribution begins at 11 a.m. All are welcome and encouraged to participate in this monthly outreach effort to assist those in need in our community. | | | Remote Class/Meeting Connections | | Click the images below to connect to the respective conference calls, or dial in using the phone numbers and access codes listed. | | Tune in to Support Sister Congregations | | |
Close to Him Ministry was founded by Bro. Frank Addae, who works and worships with the Worceste Church of Christ. Its mission is to spread the Word of God, provide evidence of His existence, and guide both Christians and non-Christians towards a deeper more meaningful relationship with Him. For more information or to subscribe to Close to Him Ministry, follow this link:
https://www.youtube.com/@ClosetoHimMinistry
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Bro. John Kurpiel, minister for the Lawrence congregation, hosts an international radio program, “Soul Food,” on Mondays and Tuesdays from 11AM until 3PM. The program airs on Ignite Radio Broadcast via Mixlr, an interactive internet radio platform. Use the link below to tune in to listen, or to participate in the conversation. Always free to listen.
https://mixlr.com/ignite-radio-broadcast.
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