Grants Pass Seventh-day Adventist Church Pastor Charles Byrd January 13, 2018 But God shows his love for us in that while we were yet sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 (RSV)
Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and ~TO OUR GUESTS~ the Welcome life: to no the man family of cometh the Grants Pass unto Seventh-day the Father, Adventist Church. but by If you me. desire to find a place where you can grow spiritually, 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! Today s flowers are provided by Elizabeth Verstappen in loving memory of her husband Joe and daughter Roseann. 10:50 AM Chuck Austin, new grandfather and previous Bible Worker for our church will present the sermon today. 12:30 PM Our guests are invited to join us for a vegetarian fellowship luncheon in the Better Living Center hosted by Henry & Robin Martin and Harry & Donna Hansen. 6:30 PM Join us for the continuation of the Ten days of Prayer in the Youth Chapel and be blessed! 7:30 PM Pastor Charles Byrd will be presenting The US in Bible Prophecy in the Sanctuary. ~ Serving You Today ~ Elder Phil Engelman Deaconesses Balbina Velasco & Rebekah Hill Deacon Dave Crick Audio Brian Rice & Alex Baydala Keyboards Sylvia Crary Interpreter for the Deaf Wende Trautwein The blessings of the Sabbath draw to a close at 5:02 PM and resume next Friday at 5:09 PM
THIS WEEK S CALENDAR Sunday ~ January 14 o 5:00 PM Soccer / School o 6:30 PM Ten Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel Monday ~ January 15 Holiday Martin Luther King Day o Due to the holiday, the church office will be closed and all meetings are canceled. Thrift Store will be closed. o Ongoing appointments for the church directory pictorial o 6:30 PM Ten Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel Tuesday ~ January 16 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 Ongoing appointments for the church directory pictorial o 4:00 PM Small Group Bible Study / Youth Chapel o 5:00 PM Women s Study Group / Multipurpose Room o 6:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting / Library o 6:30 PM Ten Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel o 7:00 PM Church Board Meeting / Multipurpose Room Wednesday ~ January 17 o 12:00 PM Bulletin information deadline o 12:00 PM Widows/Single Ladies Luncheon / Taste of India o 1:00 PM Blood Drive / Multipurpose Room o Ongoing appointments for the church directory pictorial o 4:00 PM Chronological Study of the Gospels / Youth Chapel o 6:30 PM 10 Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel Thursday ~ January 18 o 9:00 AM 1:30 PM Dorcas Thrift Store Hours o 3:00 PM 6:00 PM Veggie Food Store Hours / School o 5:00 PM Revelation Study / Youth Chapel o 6:30 PM 10 Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel o 7:00 PM Grants Pass SDA School Board / School Friday ~ January 19 o 6:30 PM 10 Days of Prayer / Youth Chapel NEXT SABBATH ~ January 20 o 9:30 AM Sabbath School / Richard Carrigan Missions o 10:50 AM Pastor Charles Byrd / Sanctuary o No Fellowship Luncheon scheduled
SABBATH SCHOOL 9:30 9:50 AM Bible Markings Victor De La Vega 9:50 10:35 AM Bible Study Class I See, I Want, I Take Sabbath School Study Guide, 1 st Quarter, Lesson 2 *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 Sanders / McFeeters Sanctuary, East Side Donna Griffith Multipurpose Room, Downstairs Spanish Class West Hall, Downstairs Young Adults Young Adult s Room, North of Sanctuary
PRELUDE 10:50 AM WELCOME TO WORSHIP WORSHIP IN SONG PRAYER OF INVOCATION CHILDREN S STORY Phil Engelman Ted Powell, Tracy Archbold & Karen Johnson Chuck Austin Victor De La Vega WORSHIP IN GIVING Oregon Conference Evangelism SCRIPTURE & PRAYER Wendell & Ronda Heidinger Galatians 6:14 WORSHIP IN MUSIC Karen Johnson Heaven s Child THE SPOKEN WORD Chuck Austin The Power of the Cross SONG OF RESPONSE Karen Johnson & Mikayla Gatt The Power of the Cross BENEDICTION Chuck Austin (Please be seated after the benediction and the Deacons will dismiss by row)
Thoughts & Prayers January Prayer Focus: Pray for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the World Church during the 10 Days of Prayer taking place from January 10-20, 2018. Those Who Need Healing: Fran Holder, Ed Denke, Monica Wheeler, Israel Rush, Joney Haning, Jessica Rae, Rita McMullen, Jean Frers, Aurora Molina, Zola Lewis Church Ministries: Stewardship Ministry, Transportation Ministry, Video Production, Better Life Broadcasting Network UPCOMING EVENTS ~ 2018 January 15 ~ Martin Luther King Day church office closed January 15 17 ~ Church pictorial appointments January 23 February 15 ~ NEWSTART Program February 11 ~ Baby Shower for Eric & Kimberlei Wagner February 17 March 17 ~ Discover Prophecy Seminar begins ANNOUNCEMENTS 2017 Tithe and Offering Receipts Receipts are available at the church office during regular business hours. Next Sabbath they will be available after church in the foyer. Ten Days of Prayer We are continuing to meet nightly at 6:30 PM in the Youth Chapel through Friday, January 19. Please join us for a study in the apparel of the High Priest and to pray together for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and other vital prayer concerns. News n Views The January News n Views is available in the foyer.
NEWSTART NEWSTART FOR THE FAMILY begins Tuesday, January 23 rd at 6:00 PM at the Better Living Center. This scientifically researched health restoration program meets Tuesdays and Thursdays for a total of 8 sessions, ending February 15 th. It includes lifestyle principles that prevent and reverse disease through natural methods. This is a great series to learn the basics of meal planning and cooking with plant foods. For more information and to register, please contact Rosie Tresenriter at (541) 471-1325. Religious Liberty Offering Our annual offering for Religious Liberty will be Sabbath, January 27 th. This offering goes toward: (1) helping individuals address issues related to matters of conscience in the workplace and elsewhere, (2) protecting and enhancing our freedoms through the legislative arena, and (3) providing free Liberty Magazine subscriptions to thought leaders in our community and in federal, state and local governments. Please consider prayerfully how you can help support these important initiatives aimed at protecting our religious liberty. 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. Church Library The Pastor has challenged us to be in the Word daily. For anyone wishing to listen to the Bible, the church library has two sets of the Bible on CD. CHEERFUL GIVERS REPORT AS OF 1/6/18 Monthly Goal Needed Church Budget (#9001) $ 20,329.00 $7,687.73 Student Aid (#9576) $ 2,150.00 $1,445.51 Next Week s Offering: Local Church Budget Church Budget as of the end of the year 2017: -$4,015.27 Thank you! Our worship service is being Live Streamed at www.grantspasschurch.com, archived in our YouTube channel "Grants Pass Adventist Church" and rebroadcasted on BLBN
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