It is the Mission of the St. Helena Church To Know Jesus Fully, To Reflect His Character Clearly, To Share His Message Joyfully.

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1 1777 Main Street ~ St. Helena, CA ~ (707) Church website: It is the Mission of the St. Helena Church To Know Jesus Fully, To Reflect His Character Clearly, To Share His Message Joyfully. January 21, 2006

2 THE CHURCH AT STUDY January 21, :15 a.m. ~ Song Service Chorister: Karen Han Pianist: Judit Rüfenacht Superintendent: Gregg Stutchman ~ ~ ~ 9:30 a.m. ~ Sabbath School Classes Memory Text: Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral. Hebrews 13:4 (NIV) ~ ~ ~ 10:30 a.m. ~ Family Time Praise in Song Announcements Holy, Holy, Holy Holy, holy, holy. Holy is the Lord! Holy, holy, holy. Holy is our God! Father now before Thee, Hearts in one accord ~ Worship and adore Thee. Breathe, O Living Word. As fast as the soul resolves and acts in accordance with the light that is revealed, the Spirit takes the things of God and gives more light to the soul. The Signs of the Times, 2/12/1894

3 THE CHURCH AT WORSHIP January 21, :00 a.m. ~ Meditation and Worship Meditation Nearer, Still Nearer arr. by Lorie Line Elders enter (Elders and Congregation kneel) Invocation Gregg Stutchman Call to Worship Exodus 20:1-3 Pastoral Welcome Bob Hancock, Jr. Hymn of Praise* Praise to the Lord #1 (Offering - Church Budget**) Children s Story Brent Thomas Prayer Prelude Holy, Holy, Holy (see inside panel) Pastoral Prayer Bruno Rüfenacht Special Music Medley Judit Rüfenacht Sermon FIRST THINGS FIRST Bob Hancock, Jr. Hymn of Consecration #315 O for a Closer Walk! Benediction Bob Hancock, Jr. Postlude*** March Pontificate Jacques Lemmens Organist/Pianist: Judit Rüfenacht Technology Team Leaders: Wesley & Matthew Gates *Prayer Request Cards will be collected during the Hymn of Praise. **Today s Offering ~ CHURCH BUDGET ~ Please place directly in the offering boxes as you leave the Church. *** Thank you for leaving the Sanctuary quietly, providing a meditative atmosphere for those remaining to worship during the postlude.

4 ANNOUNCEMENTS A ND THE PEOPLE which shall be created shall praise the Lord. (Psalm 102:18) This includes all of us! Praise the Lord! If you are looking for a new church home, or if you have a prayer request or praise, feel free to complete one of the information cards located on the pew in front of you, which will be collected during the Hymn of Praise. Join us for Fellowship & Refreshment after services. VICTORY CLASS meets today after services on the front rows. WHERE DOES THE NEW MILLENNIUM LEAD US? Experience a unique and fascinating series of lectures with Prof. Walter Veith. Discover the relationship between today s events and biblical prophecy. Judit & Bruno Rüfenacht invite you to their home on Sunday s, beginning January 22, at 6:30 p.m. For more information, please call them at THROUGH THE BIBLE BOOK-BY-BOOK is Wednesday, January 25 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Come prepared having read the book of 1 Samuel. We ll discuss the big picture. OUR NEXT FELLOWSHIP DINNER will be Sabbath, January 28. This is our Religious Liberty week-end and we may have more visitors than usual. Please plan now to come and bring an entrée and salad or vegetable already prepared to the kitchen by 11:00 a.m. Bring enough to serve FREE ITALIAN DINNER, with ambiance no less! Sunday, January 29, 5:30. Donations for the Mexico Mission Trip will be accepted. (You'll be well fed and finished in time to go right over to the Future of Freedom religious liberty meeting. at 7:30.) Come to catch our excitement about the thrilling things God is going to be doing through us as we minister for Him among the poverty-stricken of Mexico! Question? Call Cyndi Ricci at AND EACH MISSIONARY that is going on this Mexico Mission trip will be taking a full suitcase of clothing to give away. You too can participate, as we collect new or next-to-new items - layettes, t- shirts, etc., all sizes of various clothing. Less bulky items that take less room are preferred. Questions? call Cyndi Ricci at , Debbie Taylor at , or Jenny Oliver at

5 NEXT SABBATH, on our Religious Liberty week-end, Alan Reinach will speak from 9:30-10:30 a.m. There will be no adult Sabbath School classes. ALL SABBATH SCHOOL COUNCIL and Church Board members are asked to attend a special meeting called for February 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room. Sabbath School time and Family Time will be the topic of discussion. You are all needed to help make some important decisions. CHURCH FAMILY GATHERING: Plan for Friday, February 10 to come to the Fireside Room for supper, worship and socializing. Watch for more details next week. FOOTHILLS SCHOOL MOVIE NIGHT is tonight at the Deer Park Community Hall. Please join them at 6:00 p.m. for an evening of fun and entertainment. CHARLES SANDEFUR, president of Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA), will be speaking in the PUC Church on Wednesday, January 25, 7:00 p.m. ADRA partners with agencies around the world to provide community development and disaster relief. You re invited. CHIP INTRODUCTORY MEETING, January 26, 7:00 p.m. in the Calistoga Church. This is a free overview meeting. For more info, call Janet Larssen at BINDING THE WOUNDS SEMINAR with doctors Ron & Nancy Rockey in person at the Calistoga Church January 27-29: Tired of the same old relationship problems? Have you tried to fix someone you love, but find them only getting worse? Join this eye-opening seminar. Details of dates, times, fees, meals, and registration are on the bulletin board in the Narthex. (Our Church Office has a limited supply of complimentary tickets for those who would need financial help to attend.) FROM RAP STAR TO CHRISTIAN: See former hip-hop star Ivor Meyers who will be featured at the PUC Church Youth Chapel on Sabbath, January 28 at 1:30 p.m. Witness God s transforming power. All are invited. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus. Duayne Kingsley passed away on Monday at the St. Helena Hospital after a long illness. He was the brother of Doreen Murphy. Graveside services were held Friday at the St. Helena Cemetery. Our deepest condolences are extended to Doreen, Jay and Natalie Murphy and to all of his family and friends.

6 C h u r c h C a l e n d a r Sabbath January 21 9:15 a.m. Song Service 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School Lesson Study 10:30 a.m. Family Time 11:00 a.m. Worship After services Victory Class - Front of Sanctuary After services Fellowship & Refreshment - Outside 5:20 p.m. Sabbath ends Tuesday January 24 7:00 p.m. Binding the Wounds Seminar - Fireside Room January 25 Prayer Team - Church Library Through the Bible Book-by-Book - Fireside Room Wednesday 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday 5:27 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Sabbath 9:15 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:30 a.m. 11:00 a.m. After services 7:30 p.m. Sunday 7:30 p.m. January 27 Sabbath begins Religious Liberty with Alan Reinach at St. Helena High School Auditorium Why America Should NOT be a Christian Nation! January 28 Song Service Alan Reinach of Religious Liberty will speak Freedom in the Sanctuary Family Time Worship: Jerry Finneman of Religious Liberty The Emancipation Offering: Religious Liberty Fellowship Dinner - Fireside Room Religious Liberty with Alan Reinach at St. Helena High School Auditorium A Short History of Freedom! January 29 Religious Liberty with Alan Reinach at St. Helena High School Auditorium The Future of Freedom Looking forward February 6 - Special Sabbath School Council and Board Meeting February 10 - Church Family Gathering WARTALK - Exploring biblical truth for your life in the war zone between good and evil - with Pastor Bob Hancock, Jr. and Pastor Owen Bandy of the Calistoga Church. The Candle FM Good News FM Friday - 6:00 p.m. Sabbath - 10:00 a.m Friday - 8:00 p.m. Sabbath - 9:00 a.m. Sunday - 11:30 a.m. See the web site at Pastor, Bob Hancock, Jr.; Home, Office, Sec ry./treas., Beverly Cramer; Church Clerk, Linda Bowen GOOD NEWS RADIO; KSHC ~ FM Religious Liberty Website;