Praise. Testimony. April 29, 2017 During the Worship Service. Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. April 29, 2017

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1 Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church April 29, 2017 Praise & Testimony April 29, 2017 During the Worship Service I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. ~ Psalm 22:22 Powerful testimonies from a few members of the Linwood Church Family and inspirational music.

2 Welcome Visitors and Members! We are delighted to have you worshiping with us today! If you are looking for a church home, we invite you to become a part of the love and warmth of our Linwood Church Family! Billy Joe Freeman Locations for Sabbath School Classes - All Are Welcome! Join one of our classes below - there s one for all ages...newborns to adults. Adult Class - Sanctuary Roger Rudd Adult SS /Outreach Class - Chapel Jane Williams Adult Class - Bottom of back stairs Bob Oster New Believer Class - Mother s Room Pastor Gregory Young Adult Class Upper Room Brittany Ramirez Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church 6525 N. Monroe PO Box Spokane, WA Important Contact Information Junior/Teen Class (Ages 11-15) Junior Room outside of kitchen Primary Class (Ages 6-10) Room on Southwest end of hallway Kindergarten Class (Ages 2-5) Between Primary and Cradle Room Cradle Roll Class (Ages birth - 2) Room on Southeast end of hallway * TEXT: @linwoodsda.org Pastor Associate Pastor Head Elder Bible Worker Volody Nesteruk Gregory Arutyunyan Roger Rudd Justin Burch Better Living Center 25 E North Foothills Dr. PO Box Spokane, WA KHBA (Monday Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) Sunset Tonight: 7:50 pm Palisades Christian Academy Dan Wister, Principal Kathy Stratte, Administrative Assistant 1115 N. Government Way Spokane, WA Like Us On Facebook PCA Learning Center Director: Denise Ellenwood Sunset Next Friday: 7:58 pm April 22, 2017 Page 2

3 Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church April 29, 2017 Lesson Study Sanctuary and Classrooms Linwood Church Service WE SERVE Greet the Family Announcements Church Life WE GATHER Welcome & Invocation We Praise Children s Story WE COMMIT Offering Congregational Prayer Local Church Budget John Stanton Billy Joe Freeman John Stanton Lidia, Lavonne & Ledell Rosemarie Tiffany Twyla Burch WE LISTEN Scripture Reading Mathew 13:44 Chuck Harral Worship in Music Synnove Stover Sermon The Treasure Pastor Gregory WE ARE SENT Benediction Pastor Gregory Greeters: Darla & John Webber; Pianist: Synnove Stover Camera 1: Ian Lennon; Camera 2: Logan Lennon Sound: Jason Lennon; PowerPoint: Brenda Norman; Video Controller: Mark Grinwis **Please silence your cell phone during the Worship Service.** If you can t be with us in person, you can watch online at The sermons are also posted on Linwood s website in the Sermon Library section. April 22, 2017 Page 3

4 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, April 29, :30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Praise & Testimony 12:30 PM - Visitors Meal** MONDAY, May 01, :00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours TUESDAY, May 02, :00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 11:00AM-3:00PM Craft Meet 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Pathfinders WEDNESDAY, May 03, :00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 12:00 PM - Bible Study in Chapel 6:00 PM - Prayer Meeting THURSDAY, May 04, :00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours FRIDAY, May 05, :30 PM - 8:00 PM - Young Adult NEXT SABBATH, May 06, :30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Sermon by Pastor Volody 12:30 PM - Visitors Meal Notes of Encouragement Whether someone needs encouragement, dealing with difficult times, needs friendship, an expression of appreciation, or something different, you are welcome to fill out a Note of Encouragement card in any of the pews. If you don t know the address, leave it at the church office and we will mail it for you. TODAY S VISITORS MEAL: All our visitors are invited to join the Williams/Moseanko Team in our downstairs fellowship hall for a delicious Sabbath meal and time to fellowship with Linwood members NEXT WEEK S VISITORS MEAL will be hosted by the Lance team. If you are a member of our Linwood Church family but you are not a member of the Lance Team, please call Harold at to see what you can bring to complement their menu. VISITORS MEAL SCHEDULE: April 29 Williams/Moseanko Team May 6 Lance Team May 13 Griffin/Ammon Team May 20 Harral Team May 27 Rudd SS Class June 3 Rudy/Oster Team June 10 Williams/Moseanko Team June 1 No meal Camp Meeting June 24 Searson/McMorris Team July 1 Lance Team July 8 Griffin/Ammon Team July 15 Harral Team July 22 Rudd SS Class July 29 Rudy/Oster Team FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS: Our cupboards are overflowing with plastic food containers. Please do not bring any more until you see an announcement in the bulletin. April 22, 2017 Page 4

5 **Please provide bulletin announcements, PowerPoints, videos, or any other special needs for the upcoming Worship Service by Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.** Baptism Service May 6 th* DURING CHURCH Please plan to join us for this very special Sabbath to show support for Jenalyn Cequina. LINWOOD NEWS Craft Meet May 2 * 11:00 AM 3:00 PM Fellowship Hall Bring your own lunch and projects for fun fellowship while being creative. These get -togethers of fun creativity happen the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month. CHURCH BOARD MEETING May 08, 6:30 PM FELLOWSHIP HALL.Anyone can attend, only board members can vote. New Believer s Bible Study Group IN MOTHER S ROOM We warmly invite our new members and those who are just beginning to attend our church to join us for this class. This class will study the regular Sabbath School Quarterly while having a vision to develop relationships in the group, have interactive Bible Study and do fun projects together for the group and our community. Teachers currently are: Jamie Wallace, Pastor Wayne, Pastor Gregory, Pastor Volody. Come help Justin and Twyla celebrate the soon-arrival of their little one! The gender still is a secret as the couple has chosen to wait to find out when the baby is born. The event will be hosted by Tatiana Williams on May 7 th at 4:00 pm in Linwood s Fellowship hall, and she would like everyone to RSVP no later than April 30. You can RSVP by calling/ (951) This is a co-ed event so GENTLEMEN PLEASE come and support Justin and join in the food and fun festivities! Due to an abundance of clothing and bedding items, the couple requests that if you would like to give a gift toward helping them get ready for their little bundle of joy, please refer to their registry items (as these are the most needed right now) or you can give a cash/check gift that will go toward their much -needed items rather than giving them clothing and bedding. The couple is registered on Amazon under "Twyla Burch and Justin Burch." April 22, 2017 Page 5

6 Prayer Requests If you have a prayer request, you are encouraged to let us know by filling out a Green Card and put it in the offering Sharon Searson Billy Joe Freeman Gerrine Njenga Shari Harper Cher Harris EACH WEDNESDAY AT LINWOOD Bible Study Linwood Church Chapel 12:00 1:00 p.m. Harold Lance and Bob Oster lead out during this great time during lunch to strengthen your walk with Jesus. 6:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting taking place each Wednesday at Linwood and led out by Justin and Twyla Burch. God s Closet Needs a Representative from Linwood Church. This is a wonderful and important ministry for our community. They meet once a quarter. Please contact the church office if interested in helping in this wonderful ministry. God s Closet is a non-profit organization. We collect new and gently used children s clothes and shoes, then once a quarter we have a Free Shop-day Event and give the clothes out free!!! We charge only a $1.00 entrance fee per family. The fee is used exclusively to pay for any expenses we incur. Visit our website at God's Closet Shop Day Sunday, April 30, :00 AM - 2:00 PM Central SDA Fellowship Hall 804 W Spofford * Spokane Volunteers are always welcome and appreciated! We are happy to answer any questions or comments you may have / spkane@godscloset.com. April 22, 2017 Page 6

7 How about enjoying the highly-anticipated warmer temperatures in the months ahead with some hikes and bike rides? Check out the schedule, mark your calendar, and invite others! The information is also on Linwood's website calendar at linwoodsda.org/ calendar/. If there are any questions, please contact Bob at Hike / Bike Activities Schedule Date Day Activity Location 05/07 Sunday Bloomsday How many are interested - Call 05/21 Sunday Bike Bike the Trails of the Coeur d Alene/Lunch Meet at Coeur d Alene River Exit (Murray) Bike at leisure 5-20 miles Easy Follows River 06/10 Sabbath Hike Nature walk and Mineral Ridge Trail. Off Wolf Lodge Exit at Lake Coeur d Alene 2.1 miles Moderate 06/25 Sunday Hike Nature walk and Sullivan Lake Ione, WA 7.2 mile Easy Photography Contest Prize for Best Pic 07/04 Tuesday BBQ / POTLUCK At Bob s house and fireworks at Suncrest RSVP by 7/ Begins at 4:00 PM 07/15 Sabbath Hike Nature walk and Horseshoe Lake Deer Park, WA 4 miles Easy 07/30 Sunday Bike Hiawatha Trail & Lunch/Meet at church I90 Exit 5 on MT side $9 Adult for Ride & Return Bus $6 Child for Ride &Return Bus 08/12 Sabbath Hike / POTLUCK 08/20 Sunday Hike in Cave Nature walk and Potluck at Little Spokane River Estuary Sontag Park for potluck in Nine Mile Falls Gardner Caves State Park, Ione, WA Meet at church/bring Lunch April 22, 2017 Page 7

8 2017 BUDGET 1st Qtr APR YTD BUDGET $42,129 $14,043 $56,172 DONATIONS $30,524 $10,371 $40,895 +/- $<11,875> $<3,672> $<15,277> as of 04/22 EXPENSE $37,926 $37,926 BASEMENT REMODEL GOAL $100,000 TO START $100,000 $90,120 UPDATE* AUDIO VIDEO UPGRADE GOAL $20,300 Spokane area churches were asked to help with the costs of the move of He s Alive TV Station. Our portion is $2,300. This move is an exciting opportunity for us. Once the TV Station is moved and equipment upgraded, Linwood will have the opportunity to broadcast live to one of the 4 channels He s Alive TV currently has. It was voted to increase our AV goal to compensate. Thank you for your continued support. AV Dep t. $12,053 $20,300 April 22, 2017 Page 8

9 New Address? Please note updated address. Goes to Conference Office Stays in Linwood Church Budget - Stays in the church to pay for utilities, insurance, taxes, PCA subsidy, student aid, combo loan, church payroll, office supplies, printing, Internet, phone, building upkeep/repairs, lawn care and other operating costs. Subsidies of Better Living Center, Pathfinders, and He s Alive TV. Tithe All tithe goes to Upper Columbia Conference to provide for pastors, teachers, and related ministries throughout our region and around the world. NEW ONLINE GIVING PAGE ON OUR WEB SITE. Please check our Online Giving page with more flexibility and options to return tithe and give offerings. Thank you for your faithfulness! April 22, 2017 Page 9

10 1115 N Government Way Spokane, WA Our 7th and 8th Graders have started their adventure in D.C.! Thank you to all of you who donated and supported these kids to make this amazing trip possible! Our students saw amazing and meaningful sites. On the itinerary today: Arlington National Cemetery and the changing of the guard, the Iwo Jima Memorial, the Pentagon 9/11 Memorial, Air Force Memorial, the National Archives (Students saw there the original Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Bill of Rights, Gettysburg Address AND a 1297 Magna Carta copy!), Air and Space Museum, Korean War Memorial, Vietnam War Memorial, and the Lincoln Memorial. 10 miles of walking happened today, but so many important memories along with those miles. April 22, 2017 Page 10

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12 UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Final Days to Register for the UCC Women s One-Day Retreat May is just around the corner and that means it is Women s One-Day Retreat time. Have you registered? There are still spots available if you would like to attend the Upper Columbia Conference Women s One-Day Retreat on Sabbath, May 6, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the conference center (Spokane, WA). This wonderful time of fellowship is meant to enrich you spiritually, mentally and physically. Plan to come early or stay late to enjoy a walk on the Jay Sloop Trail (one mile paved trail around the conference office). Invite your family and friends to join you and register online at Call or Tamara if you have any questions. (509) or tamarat@uccsda.org. AMEN Conference May 11-13, 2017 Save money and register today for the very first regional AMEN Conference. Health care providers at all levels, pastors, outreach coordinators, Bible workers, and health ministries leaders are encouraged to attend. The theme is Comprehensive Health Care: Developing Your Ministry Toolkit. Register online at chc. Contact Cindy Williams at cindyw@uccsda.org or (509) or visit for more information. Looking to Jesus at Camp Meeting This year the seminar line-up is second to none. You will find something you want to learn: How to grow your women's ministries; how to give Bible studies or understand Ephesians; learn more about Ellen G. White, medical missionary work or how to hold a cooking class; Find out how to use juicing and charcoal toward better health. These practical seminars will help your family both spiritually and physically.see the details here: If you go to register for lodging and it seems full, call or the communication department at or kathym@uccsda.org. This year's camp meeting with key note speaker Mark Finley promises to be one of the best yet. To register go to: campmeeting. Camp Meeting Needs some Volunteers especially in First Aid Camp Meeting is just around the corner, June 13-17, 2017 at Upper Columbia Academy. We are looking for a three more first aid volunteers. We will thank you for your service with some meal tickets. To learn more, or to volunteer, contact Kathym@uccsda.org or call Bible Studies If you are interested in receiving Bible studies or if you know of someone who would like Bible studies, please contact our Bible Worker Justin April 22, 2017 Page 12

13 Pray for Peaceful Valley Christian School in Tonasket, Wash. PVCS is a one room school (traditional white schoolhouse) just a few miles from the Canadian border The teacher/principal is Henry Buursma with all grades. Thankfully, Henry s wife, Lorilee is a wonderful volunteer teacher aide when needed, and a number of faithful volunteers from the church help with the facility when needs arise. Here are the praises and prayer requests Henry shared with us: We would first like to praise God for bringing us through the year so far in spite of the financial challenges we are facing. The generosity of individuals along with the commitment of our two wonderful little churches have done much to keep Peaceful Valley Christian School operating this year. Our spring fruit program is one of the best ever with a profit of almost $ ! We look forward to graduating two eighth graders this year and will see two new students for the following year to balance the enrollment. While these blessing continue we have much need for our future. We would like to pray that there will be an increase in enrollment for next year along with enough money to keep our books balanced. Above all, though, we most ardently wish to see PVCS continue to be a witness to the communities of Tonasket and Oroville. Our greatest prayer is that the young people and their families who come to our school will desire to know Jesus and want to serve Him. May the prayers of all be for God to give us, the faculty and school board of PVCS, the energy and strength to continue in this important work so that we can win hearts to Him and may doors be opened whereby we can witness to His glory. Strum, Hum, and Have Fun! at Camp MiVoden Do you like to sing fun Christian songs, learn to play a guitar? hike on beautiful trails? These and many other fun activities are awaiting you at Camp MiVoden this summer. Learn to water ski, zipline among the trees, paint ceramics, hike among picturesque cedars and make new friends. Choose your week at Camp MiVoden this summer. There are Youth Camps, Ultimate Camps and Family Camps. Come enjoy one week or several weeks having an amazing summer with God and others who live for him! Register now or get more information at MiVoden.com or contact Denise Kinney: (509) , DeniseK@uccsda.org. Truth Will Triumph Would you like to see your family joyfully following Jesus? Join us for Restoration International s 20 th annual NW Family Retreat Truth Will Triumph at Upper Columbia Academy, July 5-8, Registration is open. Visit the retreat website at: or contact the hosts: Vernon & Karina Pettey, , host@nwfamilyretreat.org. Linwood Has Green Cards If you have an update on your contact information, new to the area, interested in Bible Studies, want to serve in a ministry, or want to transfer your membership, we invite you to fill out a green card available in any pew. April 22, 2017 Page 13

14 Linwood Word Search April 29 Bulletin Items S L E D O M E R T N E M E S A B Z S I X L T N V V I T S E U Q E R R E Y A R P I Q R W G I R O R T T L P U S I R R O M C M N A Y R E J X N U N E E P E E Y S A N N W Y W G P H Q X N X R W T N B P C R G N D E B B I E G R U S S L I N G O H E B V F N A D C N J A A Q S V Z T R H A V S O W L E B O W E I U E T O E G E C G A G H T S E D I A W U I U O R S B Y E T T I N U H N Z N R R R L V N D N K N R E E H O S G S G T I S S O N M E L A H I H A E K S F T C U O N K Z N K T C A O P T W O A N I M A L H N E R R L I D V P I E E N R R A J I O J X E C H I O S U P C K G D K G H L E I N A J M Q K H E T J P C T H H S O L X A C I S U M L A N O I T A R I P S N I C O D O I R T B E M A R P S W I M Y M F V A E E M L N O L O A R N P W A W X M D S R J M E I S R M O A E G T V A T H B D E H T V A X I Y S O T T V A N C Y S E R A T P W I E C K E W C E H D J I O I W Y O Z W Y T Y A S G I Q U H K K W E F O Y E R C A C L A N I U Q E C N Y L A N E J S L E M L S G E W C T M V R O S E M A R I E T I F F A N Y L A R N A J U E N U F E V A H M U H M U R T S N E I L E C R P F W I B A P T I S M S E R V I C E V O B A G D U Z K P E A C E F U L V A L L E Y T S Z I T N O E T W S L M F G F F B N A I R O G Y R G A N N A R T X S Y O N E D A Y R E T R E A T B K N E V U E Y T S T Z Amen Conference Anna Grygorian Ava Lennon Baptism Service Basement Remodel Bike Activities Billy Joe Freeman Camp Meeting Darla John Webber Debbie Grussling Gods Closet Inspirational Music Jenalyn Cequina Linwood Representative Local Church Budget Looking To Jesus One Day Retreat Pastor Gregory Peaceful Valley Praise Testimony Prayer Request Rosemarie Tiffany Ryan McMorris Sermon Library Silence Your Phone Storage Containers Strum Hum Have Fun Tonasket Washington Truth Will Triumph Worship Service April 22, 2017 Page 14

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16 We Believe That the Bible is the final authority for all belief and practice for the Christian (2 Timothy 3:16-17). 2. That there is one God revealed in three persons God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17: Genesis 1:26). 3. That we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (John 3:16, 1 John 5:12-13 & Ephesians 2:8-9). 4. That Christians who have been redeemed by Jesus will live in obedience to all of His commandments (John 14:15). 5. That Jesus will come again very soon (John 14:1-3). 6. That the requirements of the Ten Commandments are still binding on all people today, including the seventh-day Sabbath of the fourth commandment (Matthew 5:17, Exodus 20:8-11). 7. That the judgment which will decide the eternal destiny of all people is now taking place in heaven (Daniel 8:14, 9:25-27). 8. That when a person dies one does not go immediately to heaven or hell, but rests in the grave as one who is asleep awaiting the resurrection (Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, John 5:28-29, 11:11-14). 9. That after Jesus comes again, the people of God will judge the world with Jesus, following which fire will fall from heaven to completely devour the wicked and purify the earth (1 Corinthians 6:2-3, Revelation 20:4-9, 2 Peter 3:10-13). 10. That God, as a loving Father, wants us to live healthful lives avoiding foods and substances He has declared unfit, and actively pursuing positive lifestyle habits (Leviticus 11, Proverbs 20:1, Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20). 11. That the followers of Jesus will live pure and honorable lives making sure their business, recreation and relationships meet the Bible standard (Philippians 4:8). 12. That God gives spiritual gifts to His people for the purpose of ministry. Given by the agency of the Holy Spirit gifts provide the abilities and ministries such as faith, healing, prophecy, proclamation, teaching, administration, reconciliation, compassion, charity and other gifts. (1 Corinthians 12; Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Peter 4:10, 11). 13. That the Seventh-day Adventist Church fills a special role in the world today to prepare people for the 2nd coming of Jesus (Rev. 14:6-13). 14. That we will grow as we spend time with God in prayer, as we feed on His word and share His love through witnessing.(2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 6:18; Galatians 5:22-25) 15. That the Bible teaches that all who have accepted Jesus as their Savior/Lord, and who intend to obey all the teachings of the Bible should be baptized by immersion (John 3:5; Mark 16:16 & Matthew 28:19-20).