Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church March 31, 2018 For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him. Communion Sabbath
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 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) Junior Room outside of kitchen Primary Class (Ages 6-10) Room on Southwest end of hallway 509-327-4400 * TEXT: 509-981-8508 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 Director Gayle Haeger Kindergarten Class (Ages 3-5) Between Primary and Cradle Room Cradle Roll Class (Ages birth - 3) Second Room on Southeast end of hallway 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 Our "He s Alive" TV Station - Channel 35 Board Chair: Leonard Westermeyer www.hesalivetv.com PCA Learning Center Director: Denise Ellenwood 327-8387 Sunset Tonight: 7:18 pm Sunset Next Friday: 7:27 pm March 31, 2018 Page 2
Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church March 31, 2018 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 Isaac Schlittenhart Isaac Schlittenhart Natasha Nesteruk Isaac Schlittenhart WE COMMIT Offering NAD Evangelism Isaac Schlittenhart Congregational Prayer Isaac Schlittenhart WE LISTEN Scripture Reading 2 Corinthians 5:21 Lorinda Grinwis Worship in Music Natasha Nesteruk Sermon Heart Matters: Faith Pastor Volody Communion Congregation WE ARE SENT Benediction Pastor Volody Greeters: Ryan McMorris Family; Pianist: Synnove Stover Camera 1: Kenny Rudy; Camera 2: Wyatt McMorris Sound: Chuck Harral: PowerPoint: Brenda Norman; Video Controller: Jason Lennon **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 31, 2018 Page 3
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, March 31, 2018 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Sermon by Pastor Volody 12:30 PM -Visitors Meal MONDAY, April 02, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours TUESDAY, April 03, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours WEDNESDAY, April 04, 2018 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 12:00 PM - Bible Study in Chapel 6:30 PM - Prayer Meet Friday, April 06, 2018 6:30 PM - 7:30PM - Friday Night Vespers NEXT SABBATH, April 07 2018 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Worship Service Sermon by Pastor Volody 12:30 PM - Visitor Meal Bulletin Covers We always welcome photos of animals, nature, hobbies, anything inspirational sent to us at email@linwoodsda.org to be used as a bulletin cover or the screen during the Worship Service. TODAY S VISITORS MEAL: All our visitors are invited to join the Health Ministries Team in our downstairs Fellowship Hall to enjoy a delicious Sabbath meal and to have the opportunity to get better acquainted with some of our Linwood members. NEXT WEEK S VISITORS MEAL: Everyone is invited to attend the meal next week. We will have lots of room as we will meet in the main assembly room at the Conference Office. The entrée, vegetable and rolls will be provided. Please bring either a salad and/or a dessert. We have 100 people signed up to attend. If you haven t signed up, it isn t too late. A sign up sheet is in the lobby. Be sure to put a V after your name if you would like vegan and put a GF After your name if you need gluten free. We want to make certain we have enough food for everyone. ** REVISED VISITORS MEAL SCHEDULE** March 31 Health Ministries Team April 7 All Church Meal April 14 Rudy/Oster Team April 21 Searson/McMorris Team April 28 Lance Team May 5 Ammon/Griffin Team May 12 Rudd Sabbath School Class May 19 Health Ministries Team May 26 Moseanko Team June 2 Rudy/Oster Team June 9 Lance Team June 16 Searson/McMorris Team June 23 Ammon/Griffin Team June 30 Rudd Sabbath School Class March 31, 2018 Page 4
Today Is Communion Communion is a time to gather together and celebrate the greatest gift, Jesus and His love. As humble servants, we will wash one another s feet as an act of loving dedication for Him and each other. Following will be Communion as we remember Him and partake in the bread and wine that represent the body and blood of Christ. After the Service containers will be available for an opportunity to contribute towards Linwood s new Benevolence Ministry. The purpose is to provide exclusive assistance to those in need of food, clothing, shelter, and emergency financial assistance. Craft Meet We will once again meet on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month, barring bad weather or illness. We start at 11 A.M. until 3 P.M. Bring your own project ( s) or just come for the fellowship. Also bring your own lunch. We have a lot of fun & laughter. If you are running late, the door may be locked, but you can call Rene' @ 327-1108 & one of us will come let you in. LINWOOD NEWS Friday Night Vespers Starting April 6 * 6:30 PM Linwood Church Linwood Church is excited to be having Friday night Vespers starting April 06! The spiritual enjoyment will be from 6:30-7:30 p.m. with a time for prayer, singing, short message, and closing prayer. What a wonderful way to welcome the start of the Blessed Sabbath! Everyone is invited! Find out more about Linwood on our website at www.linwoodsda.org and we're on Facebook! MADE STRONG THROUGH POWER OF THE WORD MARRIAGE WEEKEND - APRIL 7, 2018 On April 7 Adventist Church in North America is conducting Special Weekend with emphasis on Marriage and Family. We would like to invite you to uplift families and marriages in your prayers. We will be focusing our worship service on God s will for marriages and celebrating together as church family in our fellowship meal following the service at the Upper Columbia Conference. This is good opportunity to invite your friends for worship service and fellowship together. Everyone is welcome! March 31, 2018 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 Maxine Solomon Jean Strong Gerrine Njenga Cher Harris Bible Study * 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. Prayer Meeting * 6:30 PM Led out by Justin and Twyla Burch, these take place each Wednesday at Linwood. Digging Deeper Retreat -- May 18-20 @Camp Mivoden. For Linwood Church young adults interested in going to Digging Deeper Retreat at Camp Mivoden Linwood Church will sponsor 50% of your cost. See flyer on page 14. Visitors Meals Help Needed It is a blessing to have visitors meals at Linwood and have the opportunity to fellowship with each other. To support the continued success of the Visitors Meal ministry, please note how help is needed. Teams: We need more members for our visitors meal teams. If you are willing to help with this ministry, please call Sharon Searson at 509-994-9334 to be added to one of the teams. Supplies: In addition to the love and generosity of the wonderful teams who provide the delicious food to eat, supplies need to be purchased for the meals. Please consider making a donation to help cover costs for supplies needed. If using a tithe envelope, mark it Visitors Meals. Food Containers: If you have cottage cheese cartons with lids you don t need, some are needed for sending home leftovers from our visitors meals. Please put clean containers in the kitchen area. Thank you for your continued prayers and support for this ministry. March 31, 2018 Page 6
Pastor Volody recently shared that Linwood sits on the largest population base in the Spokane area and could be instrumental in helping spread the gospel. Along with this, Pastor Gregory will be retiring this year, so Linwood would need an associate pastor. It is with great excitement that Ryan Kilgore, his wife, Jennifer, and their two boys, Liam (9), and Jude (7) will be joining the Linwood Church Family soon! What a Blessing! Ryan recently shared this on Facebook, It s my privilege to share the news that I have accepted a position as an associate pastor in Spokane at the Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church. I m looking forward to working with Pastor Volody Nesteruk and the rest of the Linwood Church family. Jennifer and I will dearly miss the friends we ve made in Brewster and Chelan. Thank you all for your love and friendship. I ll be wrapping up my ministry here in the coming weeks as we prepare to move to Spokane and begin this new phase of our adventure. The Slavic Church will get a full-time Bible Worker and Pastor Volody will help oversee the needs of the Slavic Church. Since September 2013, Linwood has been richly blessed with the ministry work of Pastor Gregory and his wife, Liza. Although Pastor Gregory is retiring, he and Liza will still be in the area, so we will have the pleasure of seeing them and have Pastor Gregory periodically share a message at Linwood. God Is Awesome! March 31, 2018 Page 7
BASEMENT REMODEL $150,000 $132,947 Church Directory If you were not able to get a picture taken in February or provide one to the church office, do not worry, there is still time! There will still be an opportunity to have a picture taken at church or simply send a picture to the church office at email@linwoodsda.org. If any editing needs to be done, we are happy to help with that. Why a church directory? In a very real sense, directories are important in helping members of a congregation feel connected to the church. Expressed by someone who works with church directories, A directory can solidify members to the church. Members feel a sense of pride, a sense of belonging, a sense of community when they are a part of the directory. Thank you for your help in being a part of Linwood s church directory. March 31, 2018 Page 8
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Journey to the Cross: Spokane Valley - March 30 - April 1 1601 S Sullivan Rd., Spokane Valley, WA 99037. Journey to the Cross The Spokane Valley Adventist Church presents the 11th Annual Journey to the Cross outdoor walk-through event on Easter weekend. You won t just hear the story, you ll be in it as you are surrounded by a cast of 250! Last year over 4,000 people experienced the power of the Easter story first hand. Your family can experience the story of Jesus' unwavering love for mankind. You can reserve a free ticket for a specific time, or you may simply come and listen to beautiful music while you wait. For tickets and more information go to: http:// www.journeyspokane.com/ Every year you keep saying you want to see this event. Now is the time to come. Take your vacation in Spokane this Easter. Or if you have already come and enjoyed it in the past maybe this year is your year to be a part of the cast. http:// www.journeyspokane.com/volunteer Friday, March 30, from 6:00-9:00pm Saturday, March 31, from 4:00-9:00pm Sunday, April 1, from 4:00-8:00pm Tours start every 15 minutes and last approximately 45-50 minutes. This event is free of charge. March 31, 2018 Page 10
UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Neil Nedley Keynote Speaker for Optimizing Brain Health - May 10-12 Register today for the Optimizing Brain Health AMEN Northwest conference on May 10-12, 2018 with keynote speaker Dr. Neil Nedley. Discover the spiritual connections to a healthy mind and learn how to share these important findings with those you serve. Make plans to attend this special conference for all levels of health care providers, pastors, outreach coordinators, Bible workers, and health ministry leaders. Continuing education credit is available with 6 hours of CME pending. Visit www.uccsda.org/ AMEN2018 for more information and to register. Space is limited so register today. Take a One-Day Vacation to the Spring Women's Retreat 2018 - May 5 (Saturday) "Each Tapestry Tells a Story" is the theme for our gathering this year for our women and young teen women spring event. Our keynote speaker, Kathy Beagles-Coneff, comes from Pacific Press where she works as editor of Guide Magazine. She will have three presentations relating to how God weaves us like a tapestry to one day be like Him. Plan now to join us on Sabbath, May 5, 2018 in the assembly room at Upper Columbia Conference office, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. To register, go to uccsda.org/women's ministries. For more information, call 509-838-2761. Hold an Active Shooter Drill in Your Church Does your church hold Fire Drills or Earthquake Drills? Consider holding an Active Shooter Drill. Adventist Risk Management has some good advice for this event. Read more here: http://l.uccsda.org/asdrillarm Prayer for Mission Trips Pray for the mission trips so many of our teens are involved with all over the world during spring break. Please pray for safety and for a good outcome for the projects each group will undertake. Golf Cart Drivers are Needed for Camp Meeting Volunteers are part of the back-bone of camp meeting. Do you like people? Can you drive? Are you an EMT or a Nurse? Volunteers are needed in many areas such as golf cart drivers, first aid, signing for the hearing impaired, media, audio/sound, and certain seminar classes. Volunteers must be screened and accepted. If you are interested in volunteering for camp meeting, contact us at campmeeting@uccsda.org. March 31, 2018 Page 11
Palisades Christian Academy students in Grade 4-6 are selling Gold Canyon candles. These are high quality candles with a lasting fragrance. Funds raised will go towards the purchase of library books, science supplies, and other items used to enhance our education program. If you are interested, please contact one of our students or the school office for more information. Candles should be delivered by Mother's Day. Thank you much for your support. Loma Linda is coming your way: Save the Date! President & CEO Richard H. Hart, M.D.,DrPH, of Loma Linda, and some of his team will be at the Valley View SDA Church Sabbath, May 5, 2018. Dr. Hart will present the morning sermon at the 10:40 a.m. church service and will also present a update at 2:00 p.m. of the school and its world-wide mission. The day is planned to inform all how LLU began to present. The medical work is the right arm of the gospel. LLU is the largest medical university in our denomination thus this is a wonderful opportunity to learn of its world-wide work. After the morning church service, there will be a haystack potluck for all. Please plan to join us and participate in this special Sabbath. The church is located at 1201 10 th St. NE, E. Wenatchee, WA. Young Adult Retreat: Digging Deeper - May 18-20 Digging Deeper Retreat (May 18-20, 2018): A spiritual retreat for young adults and young families (ages 20s-40s) at Camp MiVoden. Come join us for a weekend that will leave you refreshed, challenged and connected. Ty Gibson, the keynote speaker, will lead us in digging into the theme of God's heart & character. Children's program for ages 4-10 yr, childcare for ages 18 months to 3 yr. and mother s room for infants are provided at the retreat. For more information visit www.diggingdeeperretreat.com. 100 Year Anniversary for Beacon Christian School - April 21 On Saturday, April 21, 2018, Beacon Christian School in Lewiston, Idaho, will celebrate its 100-year anniversary. Since 1918, Beacon has been dedicated to the education of local Seventh-day Adventist children, as well as community children whose parents desire a Christian education for their children, in Lewiston and in Clarkston, Washington-- across the Snake River. We are eager to welcome all alumni, current students, and friends of Beacon as we celebrate God s goodness and blessings throughout all these years. This April 21 celebration includes a full day of praise, fellowship, and reconnecting. The day begins at 9:30 a.m. with a short Meet and Greet. The keynote speaker is Beacon alumnus and Walla Walla University Bible Studies professor Alden Thompson. After a joint potluck, visitors are welcome to stay by to connect with new and old friends. On Sunday, April 22, a golf tournament is planned at Quail Ridge Golf Course across the river in Clarkston. For more information contact Beacon at 208-743-8361. Diabetes Undone: A course designed to help shift your diabetes paradigm, equip you to reverse diabetes, and rewrite your health story. Please prayerfully share a flyer with someone you know who would be blessed by this program. Apr. 24 - June 12, Tuesdays, 6:30 pm at North View Seventh-day Adventist Church, 12405 N. Wilson St, Mead, WA 99021. Register: (208) 614-2448 or registrar@totalhealthspokane.com. March 31, 2018 Page 12
Students In His Service Scholarship Online applications are now being accepted until May 1, for the 2018 Summer Students In His Service Scholarship. This is a three-way scholarship funded equally by the Upper Columbia Conference Office of Education, the Upper Columbia Conference Adventist Community Services Grant funds and the student s local church. Students arrange and log hours volunteering during the summer in approved activities of service to their community. Applications may only be made online at the UCC Education website (www.uccsda.org/education) from February 15 May 1. The process of approval has changed, and a Church Approval Form must be received by May 15 for the applicant to qualify. Funds are limited, so a limited number of scholarships will be awarded this year. Recipients will be notified by June 1. Come Hear the Heritage: April 7 Spokane Valley SDA Church The Heritage Singers, along with Changing People's Lives Int'l Ministry will be live in concert at the Spokane Valley Adventist Church on Sabbath evening April 7, 2018 at 6 p.m. Mark your calendar now and plan to bring a friend. Jaime Jorge in Concert: Coeur d'alene - April 14 On Saturday, April 14 at 6:00pm at the Coeur d Alene Seventh-day Adventist Church, join us for a free concert of inspirational, uplifting Christian music with violin virtuoso Jaime Jorge. Born in Cuba and raised in a communist country, Jaime has a passion for proclaiming the gospel through his music. His gift of musical interpretation brings new life and excitement to every song. You will be inspired by his music and blessed as he shares his testimony. March 31, 2018 Page 13
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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).