Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church

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1 Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church April 12, 2014 Journey to the Cross begins April 18! For more information about it see pages 5 and 10.

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! Locations for Sabbath School Classes - All Are Welcome! Join one of our classes below - there s one for all ages...newborns to adults. Pastor s Class - Pastor Gregory- Pastors Study Adult Class - Roger Rudd - Sanctuary Adult SS /Outreach Class - Alan and Jane Williams - Chapel Adult Class - Bob Oster - Bottom of back stairs Youth Class (Ages 16+) - Upper Room Earliteen Class (Ages 11-15) - Junior Room Primary Class (Ages 6-10) - Room on Southwest end of hallway Kindergarten Class (Ages 2-5) - In between Primary and Cradle Room rooms Cradle Roll Class (Ages birth - 2) - Room on Southeast end of hallway ************************************************** Important Contact Information Pastor: Volody Nesteruk Associate Pastor: Gregory Arutyunyan Head Elder: Roger Rudd Outreach Coordinator: Alan Williams Church Secretary: Andrew Norman N. Monroe * PO Box * Spokane, WA @linwoodsda.org * * Like Us On Facebook / Follow Us On Twitter ************************************************** >> Better Living Center E North Foothills Dr * PO Box 48124, Spokane, WA * Director: Ruth Sheidler >> KHBA (9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday) >> Palisades Christian Academy N. Government way * Spokane, WA * Like Us On Facebook Principal: Dan Wister * Administrative Assistant: Kathy Stratte >> PCA Learning Center: Director: Pat Wister Sunset Tonight: 7:35 PM Sunset Next Friday: 7:44 PM April 12, 2014 Page 2

3 Prayer Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church April 12, 2014 Prayer Group ~ 9:00-9:15 AM Pastor Volody Welcome Prayer Testimony Next Sabbath Mission Spotlight ~ 9:15-9:40 AM Sabbath School ~ 9:45-10:30 AM Joyce Woods Jim Smith Special Feature Lesson Study Sanctuary and Classrooms Church Worship Service ~ 10:45 am Welcome /Announcements Praise Music Elder s Prayer John Norman Natasha Nesteruk John Norman Children s Offering Children Worthy Student Fund Children s Story The Destructive Dynamic Duo, Timmy and Dusty We Give Our Gifts to God Congregation Today s offering: Christian Record ***All Loose Offering will go toward Linwood s Church Expense*** Altar of Prayer Special Music Sermon God s Way of Victory Part 2 Congregation Melodie Harral Pastor Volody Benediction Greeters: Don and Sharon Ammon; Camera 1: Maria Ladd; Camera 2: Spencer Ladd Sound: Chuck Harral; PowerPoint: Brenda Norman; Video Controller: Melodie Harral **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 Media section. April 12, 2014 Page 3

4 THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, April 12, :00 AM - Prayer Group in the Chapel 9:15 AM - Mission Spotlight in the Sanctuary 9:45 AM - Sabbath School in Classes 10:45 AM - Worship Service 12:30 PM - Visitor Meal in Fellowship Hall** 12:00 PM - Worship Committee Meeting in Sanctuary** 2:30 PM - George Chanki Memorial Service at Linwood** SUNDAY, April 13, 2014 MONDAY, April 14, :00 PM - Sounds of Praise Singers Practice in Linwood Chapel 6:00 PM - Finance Meeting in Treasurer s Office 6:30 PM - Church Board Meeting in Fellowship Hall TUESDAY, April 15, :00 AM 12:30 PM - Pastor s Church Office Hours WEDNESDAY, April 16, :00 AM 12:30 PM - Pastor s Church Office Hours 12:00 AM - Bible Study in Church Chapel w/ Alan Williams 7:00 PM - Bible Study at William s Place - call if directions are needed. THURSDAY, April 17, :00 PM - Pathfinders FRIDAY, April 18, :00 PM - Youth Vespers at Ramirez home 6 9 PM - Journey to the Cross at Spokane Valley Church** NEXT SABBATH, April 19, :00 AM - Prayer Group in the Chapel 9:15 AM - Mission Spotlight in the Sanctuary 9:45 AM - Sabbath School in Classes 10:45 AM - Worship Service 12:30 PM - Visitor Meal in Fellowship Hall** 4-9 PM - Journey to the Cross at Spokane Valley Church** If you would like to receive Linwood s e-newsletter called LOVE for the LORD simply provide your e mail address on a green card and put in the offering, leave a message at the church at , @linwoodsda.org, or sign up online at This includes Linwood s Outreach & Various Evangelism. April 12, 2014 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.** LINWOOD NEWS Visitor s Meal: Our visitors' meal next Sabbath will be provided by the Ammon Team. We are choosing a set menu when planning for Visitors' meals and the team members are assigned certain items to bring. If you want to participate in the meal and you are not a team member, it is very important that you contact the team leader, Sharon Ammon at , to find out what to bring. Church Board Meeting: April 14 at 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall the monthly Church Board Meeting will be held. All Linwood members are welcome to attend, but only church board members are allowed to vote. A Finance meeting will also take place at 6:00 in the Treasurer s Office. We Will Miss You: A Memorial Service will be held TODAY at 2:30 PM at Linwood Church. On February 26 George Chanki went to sleep in Christ after a battle with cancer. Husband to Lorna Baldwin, father to Lorinda Grinwis, grandfather, and great grandfather, his positive impact will be treasured by family and friends. Journey to the Cross: See dates and times below of this event happening soon at the Spokane Valley SDA Church 16 th & Sullivan: April 18 : 6 9 p.m. April 19 : 4 9 p.m. April 20 : 4 9 p.m. Message from Our Treasurer: As you can see, January and February have been very difficult months. When we see the upturn in March we give thanks for the Lords blessing. As you think about your Tithe & Offerings, remember all Tithe goes to the conference, none is used locally. God will bless us as we continue to support his work. Thank you for all your contributions! ~Jerry Ammon Linwood Church Budget for 2014 All Loose offerings will go to Linwood s Church Budget January February March 1st Qtr Budget $15,878 $15,878 $15,878 $47,634 Amount Received $9,843 $9,363 $11,525 $30,731 Expenses $12,467 $15,437 $13,003 $40,907 Over (Under) ($6,035) ($6515) ($1,478) ($10,176) April 12, 2014 Page 5

6 Prayer Requests: If you have a prayer request, you are welcome to fill out a Green Card and put in offering. Grinwis/Baldwin Family Annette Rasmussen Moseanko Family Journey to the Cross News: Donations Needed: Apple Cider or Juice, Grape Juice, Wheat Thins. Apparent Available: Have you seen the Journey to the Cross Apparel? Check it out online at - t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweatpants, reusable fabric shopping bags. Did you know? Tickets available are online as of 3/24! Save your friends some wait time and share our online site for FREE tickets. tickets. Yard Signs: Now available! Grab some for your neighborhood. Worship Committee Meeting: April 12 after church in the Chapel. This is a new ministry for 2014 and the purpose is to help each Worship Service at Linwood run smooth by doing the following: Plan the worship services so that each part provides an impact and runs as smoothly as possible. Designate or manage the order of the service to allow that all necessary elements are included. Plan for any special services. Schedule preaching, children's story, hymns, special music, chorister, praise teams, and any other coordination that would go into planning of the worship service. If anyone has recommendations/comments to enhance the blessings during Linwood s Worship Services input is encouraged and welcome to any of the members or the church office at @linwoodsda.org or Members are: Pastor Volody Head Ron Turner Assistant Roger Rudd Head Elder Natasha Nesteruk Special Music Coordinator Mark Grinwis A/V Head Brenda Norman PowerPoint Head Ron Woods Praise Team Coordinator Joyce Woods Sabbath School Superintendent Lori Hermanson Children's Story Coordinator Joshua & Brittany Ramirez Youth Leaders Melodie Harral A/V Video Ministry Tim Pilipchuk A/V Sound/PA Robin Grussling Head Deacon Audrey Child Consultant April 12, 2014 Page 6

7 Help the Linwood Light Bearer Pathfinders: They are raising money to join 36,000+ Pathfinders from over 60 countries for the largest six-day Adventist Youth Event in the world to take place in Oshkosh, Wisconsin August 11 16, There are several ways to make this a reality for our club: Linwood Directory: For anyone who would like a printed directory, they are available for a suggested $5 donation to go towards the Pathfinders Oshkosh fund (can be put in the blue container in the back or in a tithe envelope noted as Directory and placed in the offering). Paracord Survival Bracelets - $10: Paracord survival bracelets are worn around the world. Although the paracord bracelet is made to hold securely on your wrist while you are wearing it, it can be unraveled and the paracord can help you in a number of the afore-mentioned scenarios. Even if not used for emergency/survival purposes, paracord bracelets are not simply a fashion statement-- Paracord bracelets are a symbol of supporting our military and first responders! Quality Books - $8 - $10: Perfect gifts for anyone! Get one for yourself or for someone else for your reading enjoyment while supporting the Pathfinders! Mason Jar Cookies: A gift in a jar! These adorable consumable gifts include ingredients to make cookies a favorite for anyone! Always a welcome treat. And what makes these extra special they are made with love by our Pathfinders. See s Candy Bars - $2/each: Even if you aren t a chocoholic, these candy bars hit the right spot AND, of course, you support the Pathfinders! (PSST a se- cret There is a limited supply hurry and get yours before they are gone ) Penny Drive: There is a jug in the foyer for any donations to go towards the Pathfinders Oshkosh trip. What an incredible way to make a difference for the children. Donations are always welcome and appreciated, simply mark your tithe envelope, Oshkosh. Thank you for your continued prayers and support. UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS School of the Week: This week we are praying for our little school in St. Maries Idaho. This is a one-room school headed by David Soliz. This school is in a unique location, in the local strip mall with the public bathroom down the hall and a parking lot for recess play. This is a blessing as it makes it visible to all the community. The church members in St. Maries feel very strongly that this school is a miracle school since the Lord has miraculously sustained it through the years. Please pray that each student will get to know Jesus better and make Him their best friend. Also, pray that the school can be a light in their community. April 12, 2014 Page 7

8 The Borrowed Tomb: The Coeur d Alene Adventist Church presents an Easter musical called The Borrowed Tomb, April It tells the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ from the perspective of two members of the Jewish Sanhedrin, Nicodemus and Joseph of Arimathea. MEN S EPIC WEEKEND: Come to Goldendale, Wash. Thursday-Sunday, April for an Epic men s weekend. God wants to bring us fully alive as His men. John Eldredge and the Ransomed Heart Team will lead attendees through an unforgettable four-day weekend of learning together, recorded live in Colorado. Each day will be packed with adventure and awakening to God s larger story. Come join men on a journey. Discover more at epic-weekend.eventbrite.com or by calling A Day Away Can Change You: Ladies, treat yourselves to a wonderful Sabbath at the UCC Women's One Day Retreat on May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Upper Columbia Conference office in Spokane, Wash. Our time together features Tammy McGuire with special guest Joyce Wilkens, beautiful music and a delicious noon meal. Registration is available online at Space is limited, so please invite your friends and register today. Get Your Word Out: Interested in exhibiting at the UCC Camp Meeting at Upper Columbia Academy June 18-21? Contact Kathy Marson by May 15 to reserve one of the remaining booth spaces. More Like Jesus: We ve got some exciting seminars planned for you at camp meeting. Learn how to work through conflict, reach former members, cook healthy meals and many more seminars geared to help you become more like Jesus. Make plans today to attend the Upper Columbia Conference camp meeting, June at Upper Columbia Academy. A few lodging options are still available to reserve. campmeeting. Help Out and Get Free Meals: If you love camp meeting and want to help, we have some volunteer positions open. Volunteer at least four hours a day and we ll provide you with free meal tickets. We re looking for shuttle drivers and people with media experience. Want more information? Contact Kathy at or kathym@uccsda.org. Did you know... Linwood Has Notes of Encouragement Cards: Whether it s for encouragement of someone who is ill, dealing with difficult times, needs friendship, an expression of appreciation, or something different, you are welcome fill out 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 happily mail it for you. April 12, 2014 Page 8

9 Lessons in Latvia: During Spring Break Walla Walla Valley Academy s Missions 101 class headed to Lativa. They spent 10 days working with local Seventh-day Adventists to facilitate a youth rally. Not only did they bless the Latvian youth, WWVA students came back changed as well. Thank you to all who supported this trip. Church Fraud Update: New details have been released in the ongoing investigation of a sophisticated cyber theft that defrauded the Seventh-day Adventist Church of approximately US$500,000 during the span of a four-week period late last year. We have modified procedures to do our best to prevent anything like this from happening again, said Robert E. Lemon, treasurer of the Adventist world church. Find out how the fraud was perpetrated. l.uccsda.org/adventistfraud Working to Stay Afloat: The Board of Directors of the Review and Herald Publishing Association moved swiftly Sunday, April 6, to stabilize the financial health of the 165- year old publishing house at a specially-called Executive session after year-end reports showed a nearly $943,000 loss for 2013 and continued weakness in the first quarter of the current year. Find out what leaders are doing to stabilize the Seventhday Adventist Church's oldest institution. l.uccsda.org/rhpavote Your Clicks Count: Oakwood Adventist University is again in the running to win a grant from the world s largest home improvement retailer in an online voting contest, which the university won last year. Oakwood University, based in Huntsville, Alabama, is currently teetering in the voting tally in The Home Depot Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grant Program. The winners must have both the highest amount of votes and social media activity. Supporters can vote for their school of choice once per day until the campaign ends on April Sharing Book: People all over the world are trying to make sense of a rapidly changing world, and in many cases are struggling with the challenges that life presents. But even in the face of personal trial and uncertainty, a person can find confidence in chaos, says author, John Bradshaw. Pick up Confidence in Chaos by John Bradshaw at the Adventist Book Center VBS in a Box: Vacation Bible School is one of the most effective outreach programs your church can offer. Provide the families in your community with a fun and uplifting experience they will not forget. Galactic Quest is an interactive VBS program that teaches kids God loves us so much He has a plan to save us and He wants to live with us in heaven forever. The kids will receive daily assignments to learn more about how God has a special plan for their lives. The Galactic Quest VBS kit is available at the Adventist Book Center right now April 12, 2014 Page 9

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11 Linwood Word Search L K N W W J D D Y T H O M A S K G E K W M X E T I C C C E C O G F S S G F W E S T S F G Y X N H C S P U B S W G U H C W W P E F S A D U J O A X A S P I T E E N X R X B D R H G R S O T P S R T D L D V J Z Q Q H E T H F L C D I P A G V Y E N R I P W H W E A N Y B I D M C E N J U D E M O L I A O S U L G F C H F Q J V G Y L O H G D Q G L A U O T U V J K C J O T P T F G I I C J N L O C V T Y N M D I V J G B H L G S T P R L M O O E V E M H S J P M U W C U O E X L M W V P S J K B R D F K Q V W J T Y I F X C V A X H Z E E X D A Y W S E S F T J Q M I C T O Q A Q C R Z O G P X V R Z E K G W M F G U B Q B R S U D W Y T S P S U E D D A H T A O K Q C V ANDREW BARTHOLOMEW DISCIPLE JAMES JESUS JOHN JUDAS JUDE MATTHEW PETER PHILLIP SIMON THADDEUS THOMAS TWELVE April 12, 2014 Page 11

12 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 person God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17). 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 they do not go immediately to heaven or hell, but rest 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 power through His people to bless the church and the world in miracles, teaching, prophecy, healing, mercy, and many other gifts (1 Corinthians 12). 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 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 & Matthew 28:19-20).