This Sunday and Monday, help us collect Cans for a Cause! Help lower the food insecurity rate in our county and surrounding counties by giving the gift of a can good this Christmas. Items will help restock the pantry for Sumter United Ministry, Christian Charities, and Mt. Calvary Food Pantry. Items can be dropped off at the Missions Cafe.

Need List:

Hamburger Helper

Canned Soups

Spaghetti Sauce

Vienna Sausage

Spam

December 3, 9:30-11:30 AM, in McManus Hall (room 104) at the Loring Mill Campus  |  

Pocalla ladies, join us for "The Greatest Gift: A Christmas Brunch"!

There is no cost, and childcare is provided.

Please help us prepare RSVP by November 27 to Dean Andrews: 803.840.3049.

Bring a wrapped Christmas ornament for an ornament exchange, and help us “shower" the Kids Ministry in the new building by bringing a storybook or a monetary donation.

December 4, 4-6 PM, in McManus Hall (room 104) at the Loring Mill Campus  

Fun! Food! Community! Music!

Please bring a dessert or appetizer and gift for a man or woman ($10 or less)

Guest Speaker: Author Liz Wells, Finding Joy in the Holidays as a "ONE"

Help us prepare by registering by December 1 at the Info Desk, or contact Cynthia Barrineau: 803.905.5229 | cbarrineau@adbc.org

December 7, 6-8 PM, in McManus Hall (room 104) at the Loring Mill Campus  | 

Surviving the Holidays is a special holiday program to help you not only survive the upcoming holidays, but to face them with a measure of peace and assurance. This program includes a video and group discussion. You will receive a guide with daily encouragement and helpful exercises for the days ahead.

There is no cost, and childcare is provided. Heavy hors d'oeuvres will be served. Please help us prepare by RSVPing to Mary Johnson: 803.905.5224

O HOLY NIGHT

December 8, 7-8:30 PM, in the Loring Mill Campus Worship Center 

Join us for a night of worship with Christian music artist Kim Walker-Smith! Check out her website here.

Join us in your white or festive attire for an evening to celebrate the Holy Season. 

The event cost is $30

Tickets may be purchased at the door on Thursday evening, December 8, for $40.

Register Here 

MOMS Sumter, formerly known as MOPs, is a ministry of motherhood. Whether you are a military mom, a Sumter born and raised mom, a mom raising babies in diapers, or a mom sending kids off to college, this is for you!

You may register on the link below or stop by Alice Drive Baptist Church office (Admin Building) and pick up a paper form.

Register Here 

EVENT DATE(S) – 10/20, 11/3, 11/17, 12/1, 12/15, 1/5, 1/19, 2/2, 2/16, 3/2, 3/23, 4/6, 4/20, 5/11, and 5/18

9:00 AM- 11:30 AM

Worship Center at Loring Mill

December 10, 10 AM - 2 PM at Loring Mill  

Need to finish up Christmas shopping for the kids without the kids? Or maybe you just need a date day. Or even a day to catch up on laundry and dishes. Bring the kids to us and we’ll take care of the rest!

Pizza, games, crafts, and a movie are all included.

$10/kid, $30 max. This is open to kids ages 6 weeks - 5th Grade. For more information, contact Kristen McCaskill: kmccaskill@adbc.org

Register Here

Ready to live the life you really want? Get Control of Your Money!  Your church has purchased for you a one-year membership to “Ramsey +” and Financial Peace University!  A $129 value.  The cost to you?  NOTHING!  IT’S FREE!! 

Here’s what that means: You can finally get on the same page about money with your spouse. You can pay off those lingering student loans for good. You can feel prompted to tip your server an extra $100 and actually do it—without taking it out of this month’s grocery bill.

In your Ramsey+ membership, you’ll get access to:

• Financial Peace University. Learn the step-by-step plan that millions have used to pay off debt fast, save more money, and become outrageously generous.
• Live Q&A coaching calls. Take your money questions to a trained expert and learn alongside a community of people just like you.
• The premium version of EveryDollar. Plan where all your money goes and keep track of every transaction with this world-class budgeting app. 
• And so much more!

Register Here