Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor Charles Byrd March 3, 2018 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins. Proverbs 10:12
~TO OUR GUESTS~ Jesus Welcome saith to unto the family him, of the I Grants am the Pass way, Seventh-day the truth, Adventist and the Church. life: If no you man desire to cometh find a place unto where the you Father, can grow spiritually, but by me. find healing and learn from the Bible, please join us on that same journey. You may share information with us by filling out the "Connection Card" in the pew rack. We're so glad you came! Happy Sabbath! 10:50 AM We welcome to the pulpit Pastor Brian McMahon of Prophecy Unsealed! In today s sermon he will explain from the Bible how to overcome bitterness. 12:30 PM Our guests are invited to join us for a vegetarian luncheon in the Better Living Center hosted by Growing! & Going! following the main service. 7:00 PM Join us for the continuation of Pastor Brian McMahon s Prophecy Unsealed Seminar here in the sanctuary. Tonight s message is entitled Bible Secrets To Good Health. ~ Serving You Today ~ Elder Richard Carrigan Deaconesses Joy Stewart & Julie Bohlman Deacon Dave Hallmark Audio Terry Trautwein & Alex Baydala Keyboards Sylvia Crary Interpreter for the Deaf Wende Trautwein The blessings of the Sabbath draw to a close at 6:04 PM and resume next Friday at 6:12 PM
THIS WEEK S CALENDAR Sunday ~ March 4 o 10:00 AM Walking & Hiking Club / Reinhart Volunteer Park o 3:30 5:30 PM Ronda Said Seminar / Sanctuary o 5:00 PM Soccer / School o 6:00 8:00 PM Dr. Jim Said Health Seminar / Sanctuary Monday ~ March 5 o 9:00 AM 1:30 PM Dorcas Thrift Store Hours o 5:30 PM Pathfinders / School o 6:30 PM Elders Board / Library Tuesday ~ March 6 o 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Dorcas o 9:00 AM 1:30 PM Dorcas Thrift Store Hours o 12:00 PM 4:00 PM Veggie Food Store Hours / School o 4:00 6:00 PM ABC Food Delivery / Multipurpose Room o 7:00 PM Prophecy Unsealed: Unmasking the Antichrist / Sanctuary Wednesday ~ March 7 o 12:00 PM Bulletin Information Deadline o 3:30 5:30 PM Ronda Said Seminar / Sanctuary o 6:00 8:00 PM Dr. Jim Said Health Seminar / Sanctuary o 6:30 PM Choir Practice / Jr/Earliteen Room Thursday ~ March 8 o 9:00 AM 1:30 PM Dorcas Thrift Store Hours o 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Veggie Food Store Hours / School o 7:00 PM Prophecy Unsealed: The Mark of the Beast and the Seal of God / Sanctuary Friday ~ March 9 o 7:00 PM Prophecy Unsealed: The United States in Bible Prophecy / Sanctuary NEXT SABBATH ~ March 10 o 9:30 AM Sabbath School / Testimony Michael Boyd o 10:50 AM Pastor Brian McMahon Overcoming Through the Word / Sanctuary o 12:30 PM Fellowship Meal / Better Living Center Hosted by Marcella Lynch Menu: Your Favorite Dish (Please bring enough food for your family and some to share.) o 7:00 PM Prophecy Unsealed: Armageddon and the Seven Last Plagues / Sanctuary
SABBATH SCHOOL 9:30 9:50 AM Bible Markings Birthday / Thank Offering Victor De La Vega 9:50 10:40 AM Bible Study Class Offerings of Gratitude Sabbath School Study Guide, 1 st Quarter, Lesson 9 *Extra study guides are at the Personal Ministries window* SABBATH SCHOOL CLASSES Children s Divisions: Beginners East Hall of Foyer, Birth to 4 years Kindergarten West Hall of Foyer, Ages 4-6 years Primary East Hall, Downstairs, Grades 2-4 Juniors / Earliteens West Hall, Downstairs, Grades 5-8 Youth Youth Chapel, Grades 9-12 Adult Classes: Les Derfler East Hall, Prayer Room 213 Richard Carrigan West Hall, Room 221 Frank Hurd Sanctuary, West Side Christianity 101 East Hall, Training Chapel, Room 214 Caryl Ermshar North of Sanctuary Ed Sanders Sanctuary, East Side Donna Griffith Multipurpose Room, Downstairs Spanish Class West Hall, Downstairs Young Adults Young Adult s Room, North of Sanctuary
10:50 AM PRELUDE WELCOME TO WORSHIP WORSHIP IN SONG PRAYER OF INVOCATION CHILDREN S STORY WORSHIP IN GIVING Richard Carrigan Amy, Kayla & Niki Pastor Brian McMahon Pastor Charles Byrd Local Church Budget SCRIPTURE & PRAYER Richard Rasmussen Ephesians 4:29-32 WORSHIP IN MUSIC Tammy Tivis Even in the Valley THE SPOKEN WORD Pastor Brian McMahon How to Overcome Bitterness SONG OF RESPONSE Hymn # 262 Sweet, Sweet Spirit BENEDICTION Pastor Brian McMahon (Please be seated after the benediction while the Deacons dismiss by row)
Thoughts & Prayers March Prayer Focus: Pray for the Holy Spirit to draw the people to the Evangelistic Meetings and touch their hearts with the message. Those Who Need Healing: Fran Holder, Monica Wheeler, Israel Rush, Joney Haning, Jean Frers, Jessica Rae, Lance Schmidt, Dave Hamblin, Molly Mourning, Gary Jones, Dennis Gallegos Church Ministries: Live Stream Ministry, Men s Ministry, Music Ministry and Better Life Broadcasting Network UPCOMING EVENTS ~ 2018 Ongoing March 17 ~ Prophecy Unsealed Seminar March 6 ~ ABC Food Delivery for pre-orders March 18 ~ Celebration of Life for Bill McFeeters March 25 ~ Benefit Concert for Congo April 2 ~ Area Pastors Meeting April 8 10 ~ Sun Country Gardens ANNOUNCEMENTS Regular Prayer Meeting and Bible Studies Cancelled The following regularly scheduled meetings have been canceled for the next four weeks due to the Prophecy Unsealed seminar: Tuesday Small Group Bible Study at 4:00 PM, Tuesday Women s Bible Study Group at 5:00 PM, Wednesday Chronological Study of the Gospels at 4:00 PM, Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 PM, and Thursday Revelation Study at 5:00 PM. They will resume after March 17. Prophecy Unsealed Seminar Ongoing It's not too late to be part of the "Prophecy Unsealed". Pastor Brian McMahon will continue night after night to unpack the prophetic symbols of the Bible and what they represent. Plan to arrive early and bring a friend! A special program is available for children ages 5-12. A schedule of upcoming subjects is available in the Personal Ministries Window.
Church Board Recommendations for Ministry Leadership 1 st Reading Bob Dale Sabbath School Council Head Donna Hansen Greeting Committee Head Church Membership Incoming Transfers 1 st Reading Coreen Dusten from Newport SDA Church (Newport, TN) Jerry & Daisy Bolduc from Glendale City SDA Church (Glendale, CA) Jacki Landis (Simmons) from Fresno Sunnyside SDA Church (Fresno, CA) Church Membership Outgoing Transfers 1 st Reading Loren & Maleesa Nussbaum to Albany Adventist Church (Albany, OR) Estate Planning Needs Ted Perry, Planned Giving and Trust Officer for the Oregon Conference, will be available to meet with members in the Medford and Grants Pass area on March 13 & 14 and in the Roseburg area on March 15 to help find answers to your estate planning needs. You can make an appointment by calling him directly at 503-850-3567 or ted.perry@oc.npuc.org. Quilts for Kids Ministry Do you have the desire to be the hands of Jesus? A homemade blanket or quilt would share the love of Jesus in a tangible way, bringing comfort and security. Help is needed in many ways. For more information please contact Rebekah Hill at 509-310-3171. 2018 Bible / Spirit of Prophecy Reading Program Copies of this year s reading program are available in the foyer and the church office during the week. This study will enrich your relationship with Jesus, so please join us. If you have any questions or need a book that is compatible with the study, please contact Donna Griffith. Benefit Concert For Congo Mission at Grants Pass Pattern Education Ministries invites you to enjoy an evening of music on Sunday March 25, at 5:30 PM. All donations will benefit overseas missions and help establish centers of health and education. Manny and Lisa (Montague) Romero will also share about their work in the Congo and its tremendous needs. To learn more about Pattern Education, visit: patterneducation.org. Cell phones Please remember to silence your cell phones. Thank you.
News n Views The March News n Views is now available in the foyer and at the Personal Ministries window. Piano Wanted It has come to the attention of the church board that the piano in the Better Living Center should be replaced. Do you, or someone you know, have a piano to donate? We are seeking a piano in good condition so that our events and classes can continue being blessed with spiritual music for years to come. Please contact the church office if you can help. Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist School News Kindergarten/1st Grade Round-Up: The Grants Pass Adventist School invites you to bring your children who will be in Kindergarten or 1st grade next school year for a fun morning in the classroom on Wednesday, March 7 th from 10:00 AM 12:00 PM. Openings in this classroom are limited, so invite your friends and plan to attend! Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to the school by calling 541-479-2293. Thank you! The School is currently accepting applications for the following positions: Manager/Marketer for the school s Veggie Food Store. Qualifications for this part-time position include experience in marketing and managing a small business, as well as a knowledge of basic accounting using QuickBooks. Substitute Teachers for grades K through 9. A part-time Teacher s Aide for the K-2 classroom is also needed. We could always use some volunteers who would be willing to help grade or assist in various ways. Please contact the school if you are interested in applying or volunteering. EBAY Expert Needed The church is in need of a person who can sell the used audio/visual equipment. Please contact Neto at 978-549-9997 for more information. Media Ministry Our church features a media ministry, so please be aware that our 10:50 AM service is recorded for viewing via television, internet, and is streamed live. Please note that anyone participating, including children during Children s Story, will be recorded. If you don t wish you or your child to be seen on camera, please sit in the far right section behind the first five rows. Thank you.
.Celebration of Life A Celebration of Life for Bill McFeeters will be held on Sunday, March 18 th beginning at 3:00 PM here in the church sanctuary. Refreshments will follow in the Better Living Center. Dorcas Many in the community of Grants Pass are blessed with food and clothing that are distributed from our center. Volunteers are needed to serve in the operation of various stations. It would be greatly appreciated if you could give of your time and /or to donate the following: Especially now during the winter months, we need gloves, plastic grocery bags, raincoats, jackets, blankets, tents and sleeping bags. We are no longer needing egg cartons. Please call Larry Sample at 541-660-9088 for more information. Thank you! Ministry Leaders To avoid scheduling conflicts, please contact the church office at 541-476- 6313 when planning an event or when you need to use a room in the church, the sanctuary, or the Better Living Center for activities other than your normal use so we can get it on the church calendar. Thank you! LIKE us on Facebook! We have an active church page ( Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church ) that you can connect with yourself and also invite friends and family to do as well! Just another way to keep informed and to share with others in our community about our church! CHEERFUL GIVERS REPORT AS OF 2/24/18 Monthly Goal Needed Church Budget (#9001) $ 20,219.00 $6,251.42 Student Aid (#9576) $ 2,150.00 $39.66 Next Week s Offering: Church Budget as of the end of January, 2018: -$2,131.13 Adventist World Radio (WB) Our worship service is being Live Streamed at www.grantspasschurch.com, It is also archived at our YouTube channel, "Grants Pass Adventist Church" and rebroadcast on Better Life Broadcasting Network.
DIRECTORY Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church 1360 NE 9 th Street Grants Pass, OR 97526 Church Office: 541-476-6313 Fax: 541-474-2179 Church Office Hours: Mon Thurs 9 AM 3 PM Office@grantspasschurch.com Web Site: www.grantspasschurch.com Pastor Charles Byrd: PastorByrd@GrantsPassChurch.com Pastor Charles Byrd 541-415-6878 Pastor s Office Hours: Tuesdays 10 AM 3 PM Bible Worker Victor De La Vega 541-816-7828 Church Secretary Kii Morse 541-476-6313 Head Elder Richard Carrigan 541-761-4273 Head Deacon Dave Hallmark 541-846-7612 Head Deaconess Sandy Page 541-218-4724 Treasurer Terry Trautwein 541-660-1502 Dorcas Leader Larry Sample 541-660-9088 Dorcas Office Tuesdays 9-2 541-476-2052 Dorcas Thrift Shop Mon., Tues., Thurs. 9:00 1:30 Grants Pass SDA School Grades K - 10 541-479-2293 Principal Richard Rasmussen 208-553-8931 Oregon Conference Office 503-850-3500 Adventist Book Center 800-765-6955 Better Life Broadcasting 541-474-3089 Grants Pass Worship Hour Broadcast Sunday at 11:00 AM, Wednesday at 4:00 AM, Friday at 10:00 PM Sabbath at 4:00 PM, Channel 22/Antenna 30.1 THE VEGGIE FOOD STORE HOURS AT THE SCHOOL Tuesday: 12:00 4:00 PM Thursday: 3:00 6:00 PM
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