Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church March 18, 2017 Photo Provided by Synnove Stover
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! Dick & Jan Moseanko 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 Adult Class - Bottom of back stairs Bob Oster 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 Young Adult Class Upper Room Brittany Ramirez Important Contact Information Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church 6525 N. Monroe PO Box 48273 Spokane, WA 99228 509-327-4400 email@linwoodsda.org www.linwoodsda.org Pastor Associate Pastor Head Elder Bible Worker Volody Nesteruk Gregory Arutyunyan Roger Rudd Justin Burch 844-7370 413-2217 251-0163 216-4044 Better Living Center 25 E North Foothills Dr. PO Box 48124 Spokane, WA 99228 www.betterlivingcenter.org 325-1258 KHBA (Monday Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) 622-4780 Palisades Christian Academy Dan Wister, 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 Tonight: 7:00 pm Sunset Next Friday: 7:09 pm March 18, 2017 Page 2
Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church March 18, 2017 Lesson Study Sanctuary and Classrooms WE SERVE Greet the Family Announcements Church Life WE GATHER Welcome & Invocation We Praise Children s Story WE COMMIT Offering Congregational Prayer Linwood Church Service Mission Spotlight Local Church Budget Steve Smith Steve Smith Kim Brasch Guy Twins Greg Stover WE LISTEN Scripture Reading Philippians 2:5-11 Lila Anderson Worship in Music Tyese Chumov Sermon The Pursuit of Joy: Being a Servant Pastor Volody WE ARE SENT Benediction Pastor Volody Greeters: Roberta Wains & Cliff Milburn; Pianist: Cris Smith Camera 1: Tyese Chumov; Camera 2: Spencer Ladd Sound: Tim Pilipchuk; PowerPoint: Vonny Rudy; Video Controller: Maria Ladd **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. March 18, 2017 Page 3
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, March 18, 2016 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Worship Service Sermon by - Pastor Volody 12:30 PM -Visitor Meal MONDAY March 20, 2017 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours TUESDAY, March 21, 2017 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours: 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM Pathfinders WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2017 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 12:00 PM - Bible Study in Chapel 6:30 PM - Prayer Meeting THURSDAY, March 23, 2017 9:00 AM 12:00 PM - Church Office Hours FRIDAY, March 24, 2017 6:90 PM Matt & Josie Minikus Concert 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Young Adult NEXT SABBATH, March 25, 2017 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Worship Service Sermon by Pastor Volody 12:30 PM -Visitor 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 Lance Team in our downstairs fellowship hall for a delicious Sabbath meal and time to fellowship with some of our Linwood members. NEXT WEEK S VISITORS MEAL will be hosted by the Griffin/Ammon team. If you are a member of our Linwood Church family but you are not a member of the Griffin/Ammon team and you would like to attend the meal, please call Gale Fleming Griffin at 879-7009 to find out what you can bring that will complement their menu. NEWLY REVISED VISITORS MEAL SCHEDULE: March 18 Lance Team March 25 Griffin/Ammon Team April 1 Harral Team April 8 Rudd SS Class April 15 Searson/McMorris Team April 22 Rudy/Oster Team April 29 Williams/Moseanko Team Team May 6 Lance Team May 13 Griffin/Ammon Team May 20 Harral Team May 27 Rudd SS Class Secret Prayer Pals, Please remember your Secret Prayer Pal each month. Look on the table in the foyer for your gift of encouragement each week. May God bless you as you prayerfully remember your Secret prayer Pal all year. Please call Maxine with any questions or concerns. 509-720-1010 March 18, 2017 Page 4
**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 LINWOOD IS THE PLACE TO BE ON WEDNESDAYS! Matt and Josie Minikus In Concert Linwood Church March 24 th 6:00pm. Please invite your family and friends to come and enjoy this wonderful Concert. See page 7 for more information. Enjoying Snow-less Weather! If you are looking for ways to enjoy the highly-anticipated warmer temperatures in the months ahead, how about some hikes and bike rides? Check out the 2017 Hike/ Bike Activities 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 509-466-3389. See Schedule on Page 10 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. Transfer Joining Linwood Family 1st Reading Jim, Donna, Kevin & David Reinking from Spokane Valley SDA Church Love and Godspeed 1st Reading Rhett & Heather Gillespie to Cascade Adventist Church Bend OR. Alan Williams to Osburn Adventist Church Osburn ID 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting taking place each Wednesday at Linwood and led out by Justin and Twyla Burch. Bible Studies If you are interested in receiving Bible studies or if you know of someone wanting Bible studies, please contact our Bible Worker Justin Burch @ 509-216-4044. March 18, 2017 Page 5
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. Gerrine Njenga Shari Harper Cher Harris Prayer Request: In September, the Spokane North View Seventh-day Adventist Church will launch an area-wide evangelistic ministry called Total Health Spokane. A group of dedicated medical professionals and medical ministers from around the country will begin two years of service in the Spokane/Northern Idaho region, sharing Christ's love through community educational and gospel evangelistic meetings, as well as in-home health education and ministry. Please pray for God's blessing and provision during the preparatory phase and beyond, that we may fulfill Christ's mission of love and mercy. All churches and members can participate if they wish. More info at www.totalhealthspokane.com. Moses Lake Seventh-day Adventist Church is having a fun run on Sunday, June 4, to raise funds to complete their church. They started their building project eight years ago but cannot get an occupancy permit without additional work being completed on the interior of the church. They are currently meeting in their school gymnasium. If you are interested in helping them raise funds to finish the construction by either participating in the run or sponsoring a runner, please contact Judy Twigg at 509-771-1353. Crafty Ladies Meet Come visit or play with us. The 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month we meet from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bring your own lunch and plan for a fun time. We sew, quilt, knit, crochet, visit laugh (a lot). We meet in the fellowship hall. Bring your own project. 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. March 18, 2017 Page 6
Matt and Josie's music is what peace sounds like in the form of melody and song. They don't just sing, they escort the human heart into the heart of God. Ty Gibson Matt and Josie's music does something that could only be done beautifully and softly, like their voices. It confronts our unbelief with the presence of a God who, more than anything, desires our hearts' affections. And I must say it does so successfully, for since I have heard their music, I have loved Jesus more than ever. Jennifer Jill March 18, 2017 Page 7
2017 BUDGET JAN FEB MAR TOTAL BUDGET $14,043 $14,043 $14,043 $42,129 DONATIONS $11,215 $8,504 $3,583 $23,302 +/- <2,828> <5,539> <10,460> <18,827> (as of 03/12) EXPENSE $12,236 $12,997 $25,233 BASEMENT REMODEL GOAL $100,000 TO START $100,000K $85,000K AUDIO VIDEO UPGRADE GOAL $18,000 upgrade recording and streaming audio/video hardware for Streaming, DVD s and YouTube. $10,912 $18,000 March 18, 2017 Page 8
Tithe All tithe goes to Upper Columbia Conference to provide for pastors, teachers, and related ministries throughout our region and around the world. Church Budget - stays in the church to pay for utilities, PCA subsidy, student aid, combo loan, church payroll, office supplies, printing, Internet, phone, building upkeep/repairs, snowplowing, lawn care, Better Living Center, Pathfinders, and He s Alive TV Subsidies, as well as other day to day operation costs. Our current budget is $14,030 per month. March 18, 2017 Page 9
2017 Hike / Bike Activities Schedule Date Day Activity Location 04/01 Sabbath Bike Bike and lunch at Fish Lake trail. Sunset Hwy Rec Area Parking 2:00PM 04/15 Sabbath Hike Nature walk and Lunch @ Tubbs Hill Park Coeur d Alene, ID 2.4 miles - Easy 04/23 Sunday Hike Nature walk and Lunch at Kamiak Butte Palouse, WA 2.4 miles Easy 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 Lunch @ Mineral Ridge Trail. Off Wolf Lodge Exit at Lake Coeur d Alene 2.1 miles Moderate 06/25 Sunday Hike Nature walk and Lunch @ 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 7/01 466-3389 Begins at 4:00 PM 07/15 Sabbath Hike Nature walk and Lunch @ 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 Nature walk and Potluck at Little Spokane River Estuary Sontag Park for potluck in Nine Mile Falls 08/20 Sunday Hike in Cave Gardner Caves State Park, Ione, WA Meet at church/bring Lunch March 18, 2017 Page 10
1115 N Government Way Spokane, WA 99224 509-325-1985 www.pcasda.org March 18, 2017 Page 11
UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Thank you for the Accordions for Laos! The individuals who received the accordians for the work in Laos say, "Thank You." Several good accordions were donated for the Lord's work in Laos. They have arrived and have been put to good use. The people there are so happy to have them! One is already in the hands of a church member who has taken it up with some lessons, and others are in the process of learning to play them. The people in Laos wish to thank each one who gave. They say, "May God bless you, and may He continue to prosper our work here as well with the addition of these gifts. Thank you!" AMEN Conference May 11-13, 2017 Save money and register today for the very first regional AMEN* Conference. Early-bird registration ends April 16. The keynote speaker is Dr. Zeno Charles-Marcel. Dr. Marcel is currently serving as a Health Ministries Associate Director at the General Conference and is a dynamic, engaging speaker. The theme is Comprehensive Health Care: Developing Your Ministry Toolkit. Health care providers at all levels, pastors, outreach coordinators, Bible workers, and health ministries leaders are encouraged to attend. Register online at www.uccsda.org/chc. Contact Cindy Williams at cindyw@uccsda.org or (509) 242-0520 for more information. *AMEN stands for Adventist Medical Evangelism Network. Pray for Spangle Elementary School This week we are praying for Upper Columbia Academy Elementary School in Spangle, Wash. This is a two-teacher elementary school that is right next door to UCA. They are led by Gordon Smith as principal and grade 5-8 teacher, and Kristy Plata teaches grades 1-4. Additionally, they have wonderful teacher aides and volunteers, and also appreciate the help of several of the academy teachers who add some extras into the program. Here are the school s praises and prayer requests that Gordon has shared with us: Praises: The students we are privileged to teach every day Excellent staff, a supportive and positive board, and parents For the laptops and other technology upgrades that we have just completed For the local pastor's involvement in the school with worship and Bible studies Prayers: That in the new school year, God will send us those students who need the nurturing environment we strive to give each day. Wisdom to appropriately handle challenging students For the students in the baptismal class, that they each make decisions to accept Jesus as their personal Savior For students and staff who are traveling over Spring Break, For the new gym project. UCC Women s One-Day Retreat The annual Women s One-Day Retreat will be held on Sabbath, May 6, 2017, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Upper Columbia Conference Auditorium. More details and registration information coming soon. Thanks for saving the date to join us. March 18, 2017 Page 12
Zip, Swim, Paint at Camp MiVoden Do you like to swim in a lake, learn to waterski, zipline among the tree tops, paint ceramics, learn to play an instrument, hike among picturesque cedars and make new friends? If so come join us at Camp MiVoden. We feature Youth camps, Ultimate Camps and Family Camps. Come enjoy 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) 242-0506, DeniseK@uccsda.org Volunteer at Upper Columbia Conference Camp Meeting Give a call or email to volunteer for camp meeting this year. It's that time of year to offer your service at camp meeting. This year we need some cooking class helpers, golf card drivers, first aid volunteers and media and photography help. Call 509-242 -0512 or email kathym@uccsda.org to let us know where you would like to volunteer. We do offer some perks. GYC Northwest! Join GYC Northwest April 14-16 in Milton- Freewater, Oregon for an inspiring youth event. Learn from God s Word, praise Him in song, and spend time with Him in prayer. Plan to grow deeper in your walk with God, connect with old friends, and create new friends! There is no experience quite like worshiping our Creator together with hundreds of other youth/young adults. Please see gycnorthwest.org for more details and to register. The deadline for registration is March 31 (after that, register until April 14 for an extra fee). Please email info@gycnorthwest.org if you have any questions. Education Positions available There are openings for the 2017-2018 School Year in the following locations. For more information go to: http:// www.uccsda.org/education/job-openings Principal/Teacher (grades 1-8) - Cornerstone Christian School; Bonners Ferry, Idaho Principal/Teacher (grades 1-8) - Countryside Adventist Elementary School; Spokane, Wash. Grades 7-10 Science & Math - Palisades Christian Academy; Spokane, Wash. Milton Stateline Adventist School has 3 part-time positions available. A librarian, a 5th and 6th Science and Social Studies teacher and a resource aide. for more information contact Barbara Lepiane 541-938-7131 The Coeur d Alene Seventh-day Adventist church invites you to: JIM MCDONALD in concert Saturday, April 1st its 6:00pm at the Coeur d Alene Seventh-day Adventist Church. Jim McDonald is an internationally-known Christian recording artist and record producer. His career spans more than three decades. He is a tall, likable Texan with a captivating, mellow, Bass Voice. Jim's easy delivery of a song carries with it a message of God's love that will leave you wishing that the song would never end. His passion for and dedication to high-quality music is evident in every recording he releases. March 18, 2017 Page 13
Linwood Word Search March 18 Bulletin Items U J S R M E U B R Q R F D R J Y A S T T H T N Y J A M E N C O N F E R E N C E D U S Y N P I E O O O S L I L A A N D E R S O N U D E G E A R K E R J I E V G N J K F Z I Q K B R I R I M I V A E M T F N I F M G X A Y B W H V Y O P B E G Y R Y B S H O I D F T I V N W S C C N V R S G A W T E E I E W T N U Y N G S V D A E N I E O A U H X R S R K I E I G T L L S R S F I O D H N R W Y F X A A M E D S U L S K S E M P I V E T A U V Z R M Y N G E A A T S I E D U C A T I O N P O S I T I O N S N E C L P R N L K L H I C U A N C F V I H S G M F I T T Y A U W B P L F C P P H N S T F O L T E V E E I I T S P O I E U S G O O E K B P J S H A N T R B N V F S E O B K B R X R F Q L Q D O P T H P R R S G I A A H D H J A D O O W N I L T A T R E C N O C S T R G T K W D X T S E L U D E H C S L A E M R E Y I C E G T E K X E X R E C I V R E S P I H S R O W E Q W N S U E T X V I S I T O R M E A L G X I D G S G I I K X O G N I R E F F O E H T I T D H O J G O Z Y M D N G U Y T W I N S J L E D O M E R T N E M E S A B L A O G T E G D U B J U B M X Z M P N N U C C E Q M A T T J O S I E M I N I K U S Y F C W Y J H R P E V X W A P B K Y O C T R X P B R Q L M S R B T O Z W B F D H D I A B X S Z F O U D T C C N Z N S S K J O C B H G Y W D L P O W E R O F P R A Y E R Q Amen Conference Audio Video Upgrade Basement Remodel Being A Servant Bible Studies Budget Goal Concert At Linwood Crafty Ladies Meet Education Positions Guy Twins Hike Bike Activities Joining Linwood Lila Anderson Matt Josie Minikus Meal Schedule Mission Spotlight Northwest Passage Notes Of Encouragement Palisades Panther Press Power Of Prayer Prayer Meeting Streaming The Pursuit Of Joy Tithe Offering Transfer Ty Gibson Visitor Meal Vonny Rudy Worship Service March 18, 2017 Page 14
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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).