Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church December 29, 2018 I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. John 15:1-4 Photo Provided by Richard & Carol Moen
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. Adult Class - Sanctuary Roger Rudd Adult SS /Outreach Class - Chapel Harold Lance Adult Class - Bob Oster Room Southeast end of hallway Christian Fundamentals - Mothers Room Pastor Ryan Young Adult Class Upper Room Brittany Ramirez Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church 6525 N. Monroe PO Box 48273 Spokane, WA 99228 Important Contact Information Junior/Teen Class (Ages 11-15) Pastors Office 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 509-327-4400 * TEXT: 509-981-8508 email@linwoodsda.org www.linwoodsda.org Pastor Associate Pastor Head Elder Volody Nesteruk Ryan Kilgore Roger Rudd 844-7370 301-3989 251-0163 Better Living Center 25 E North Foothills Dr. PO Box 48124 Spokane, WA 99228 www.betterlivingcenter.org 325-1258 Director: Gayle Haeger Our "He s Alive" TV Station - Channel 35 Board Chair: Leonard Westermeyer www.hesalivetv.com Sunset Tonight: 4:06 pm Palisades Christian Academy Monte Fisher, Principal Kathy Stratte, Administrative Assistant 1115 N. Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 325-1985 www.pcasda.org Like Us On Facebook PCA Learning Center Director: Denise Ellenwood 327-8387 Sunset Next Friday: 4:12 pm December 29, 2018 Page 2
Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church December 29, 2018 Lesson Study Sanctuary and Classrooms WE SERVE Greet the Family Announcements Special Feature WE GATHER Welcome & Invocation We Praise Children s Story Linwood Church Service Mission Spotlight John Norman John Norman Natasha Nesteruk Isaac Schlittenhart WE COMMIT Offering Local Church Budget John Norman Congregational Prayer John Norman WE LISTEN Scripture Reading John 15:1-4 Lila Anderson Worship in Music Emily Schlittenhart Message Keys to Happiness Being a Disciple Pastor Volody WE ARE SENT Benediction Pastor Volody Greeters: Bill & Saundra King; Pianist: Lorenda Rae Camera 1: Matt Hermanson; Sound: Mike Hermanson PowerPoint: Brenda Norman; Video Controller: Alex Hermanson **Please silence your cell phone during the Worship Service.** If you can t be with us in person, you can watch online at www.linwoodsda.org. The sermons are also posted on Linwood s website in the Sermon Library section. December 29, 2018 Page 3
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, December 29, 2018 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:45 AM - Worship Service Message Pastor Volody MONDAY, December 31, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours Bible Study Wednesdays * 12:00 1:00 PM Linwood Church Chapel Harold Lance and Bob Oster lead out during this inspirational time during lunch to strengthen our walk with Jesus. TUESDAY, January 01, 2019 Happy New Year WEDNESDAY, January 02, 2019 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 12:00 PM - Bible Study in Chapel 6:30 PM - How to give Bible Studies HOW TO GIVE BIBLE STUDIES 6:30PM-7:30Pm Linwood Church Chapel Weekly class Each Wednesday Friday, January 04, 2019 6:30-7:30 PM Friday Night Vespers NEXT SABBATH, January 05, 2019 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:45 AM - Worship Service Message by Pastor Volody Notes of Encouragement Whether someone needs encouragement, dealing with difficult times, needs friendship, an expression of appreciation, or something different, you are welcome 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. Friday Night Vespers 6:30 PM-7:30PM We are excited to be having Friday night Vespers. Everyone is invited! Pathfinder Teens, Save the Date - Jan. 25-27, 2019 The annual retreat for Teen Pathfinders is all about A God Who Won t Let Go. Pastor Jared Spano from Pasco Riverview SDA Church will be the main speaker. Mark January 25-27, 2019 in your calendar! December 29, 2018 Page 4
LINWOOD NEWS 2018 Contributions Thank you for your generous giving this year! All contributions for 2018 must be submitted to the church office, the treasurer, or be postmarked by December 31, 2018.Any giving received after that date will be added to your 2019 contributions. Please make sure your address is clearly written on the tithe envelope. Transfer Joining Linwood Family 2nd Reading Shirley Pester from Central SDA Church Craft Meet We are meeting again on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays each month. Since the fellowship hall will not be available yet, we have been given permission to meet in Bob Oster s class room. We start at 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch. & since the break-ins we have been requested to not leave the door ajar. Call me at 327-1108 if you come late and I will come let you in. THANK YOU FROM CRANDALLS: The family of Gary Crandall would like to thank the Linwood church family for their kindness and support shown to them during a very difficult time. The family especially wants to thank Brenda and John Norman for taking care of their audio-visual needs and a special thanks to Sharon Searson and all those who helped setting up the chapel for the family dinner and providing the wonderful meal following the service. Equipping for Service Weekends The Equipping for Service Weekends will be held in several locations throughout the Upper Columbia Conference in 2019. Intended for the whole church, these weekends focus on training members to reach their communities with the Christ-centered message of hope and wholeness. For more information and to see all dates in 2019 go to: https:// sp.uccsda.org/news2018-11-27/ January 25-26, 2019 Lewiston, Idaho February 8-9, 2019 Yakima, Wash. February 22-23, 2019 Spokane, Wash. Announcements for Linwood Bulletin Information for Linwood s bulletin should be provided by 5:00 PM Wednesdays via several methods: E-mail: email@linwoodsda.org Phone: 509-327-4400 Mail: PO Box 48273, Spokane, 99228 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. December 29, 2018 Page 5
Thank you for your continued support! Linwood is blessed! $164,724.02 As of 11/30/2018 December 29, 2018 Page 6
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We Believe... 1. 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).