Spokane Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church October 27, 2018 We Appreciate Our Pastors and Their Families
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 Junior/Teen Class (Ages 11-15) Pastors Office Primary Class (Ages 6-10) Room on Southwest end of hallway Kindergarten Class (Ages 3-5) Between Primary and Cradle Room Cradle Roll Class (Ages birth - 3) Second Room on Southeast end of hallway Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church 6525 N. Monroe PO Box 48273 Spokane, WA 99228 Important Contact Information 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: 5:40 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: 5:30 pm October 27, 2018 Page 2
Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church October 27, 2018 Lesson Study Sanctuary and Classrooms Linwood Church Service WE SERVE Greet the Family Wayne Searson Announcements Mission Spotlight BLC Christmas Gift Program Kelly Meyer WE GATHER Welcome & Invocation We Praise Children s Story Wayne Searson Men in Black Pastor Gregory WE COMMIT Offering UCC Advance Wayne Searson Congregational Prayer Wayne Searson WE LISTEN Scripture Reading Luke 5:17-19 Becky Wells Worship in Music Natasha Nesteruk Message Going for Broke Pastor Ryan Closing Hymn All Hail the Power of Jesus Name WE ARE SENT Benediction Pastor Ryan Greeters: Bill & Saundra King; Pianist: Synnove Stover Camera 1: Matt Hermanson Sound: Mike Hermanson: PowerPoint: Bethany Grussling 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. October 27, 2018 Page 3
THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE (**See announcement) TODAY, October 27, 2018 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Worship Service Message by Pastor Ryan Pastor Appreciation Reception Cake and Cookies TODAY AFTER CHURCH Linwood Foyer MONDAY, October 29, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours TUESDAY, October 30, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours WEDNESDAY, October 31, 2018 9:00 AM -12:00 PM - Church Office Hours 10:00 AM Staff Meeting Friday, November 02, 20187 6:30-7:30 PM Prayer Weekend Justin Burch NEXT SABBATH, November 03, 2018 9:30 AM - Sabbath School 10:35 AM - Worship Service Prayer Weekend, Twyla Burch 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. CHURCH SALAD POTLUCK: Next Sabbath everyone is invited to participate in a salad potluck at the Conference Office in the assembly room. Please bring a salad and join in the Fellowship of eating together before attending the Prayer Weekend at our church at 2:30 in the afternoon. Palisades Christian Academy is looking for someone who could provide "on-call" care for a student as needed on school days. If you feel called to help a struggling student, please call our Principal, Monte Fisher, at 509. 325. 1985 or email montef@pcasda.org. PCA is also still in need of Substitute Teachers. Please contact Monte Fisher if interested in Subbing. Thank you! Jaime Jorge in Concert Violin Virtuoso Jaime Jorge is performing at Omak Seventh-day Adventist Church on Wednesday, October 31 at 7 p.m. All are invited to hear Jaime Jorge's beautiful music and his personal story of how God has led him. Love offering gratefully accepted. Free admission. More information at https://www.omakadventist.org/. October 27, 2018 Page 4
LINWOOD NEWS Children s Ministry Volunteers Needed Linwood Adventist Church is looking to start an Adventurer Club as an outreach to the kids in our community in grades 1-4. We have leaders for the club already, but we re looking for additional help. If you are interested in this opportunity to serve, please contact Pastor Ryan or Pastor Volody right away! 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. 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 Lila Anderson Husband Robert Kimberly Cummings Anna Sainsbury John Webber s son David Pastor Lloyd Perrin Cher Harris Friday Night Vespers 6:30 PM-7:30PM We are excited to be having Friday night Vespers. Everyone is invited! 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. October 27, 2018 Page 5
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BASEMENT REMODEL WORK BEE SUNDAY MORNING 9:00-12:00 $160,869. As of 09/30/2018 Thank you for your continued support! Linwood is blessed! October 27, 2018 Page 7
Connecting the Linwood Church Family! Ever have a conversation with someone you ve been going to church with for months, and you should know their name, but can t remember? It is embarrassing to admit, but many of us probably have! Wouldn t it be helpful to have a pictorial directory for a quick reminder? Earlier this year in February, everyone was encouraged to be included by either getting their picture taken at Linwood or providing a photo to the church office. Thank you to everyone who allowed us to have a photo of you! We have 60ish photos. However, in the last Linwood Church directory, there were 100+ photos. We believe we can get more photos for this directory let s aim for 100ish! Help us put a face and current contact information to the name to help everyone feel more connected! We need your help for the remainder of October...but, it is easy to be included in the directory by one of the methods listed below: 1. Get your photo taken! One of our click-happy members is thrilled to take your photo Today after church, anyone who wants their photo taken can go to the location noted below. While there, you can also confirm your contact information. TODAY S PHOTO LOCATION: Mother s Room TIP: For quality photos, we recommend wearing bright colors, but avoid prints and plaids, if possible. 2. Simply email your information to the church office at email@linwoodsda.org with a photo to use. If you have any questions regarding the church directory, please contact the church office. Thank you all for making an effort to be a part of Linwood s next directory! Without you, it will not be complete. October 27, 2018 Page 8
BINDING MACHINE To help with assembly of Linwood Church directories. REWARD Satisfaction of knowing you made some people happier. CONTACT Church Office October 27, 2018 Page 9
It is the mission of the Better Living Center (BLC) to reach beyond the primary food bank provisions and support the clients in every aspect of their lives. Christmas provides opportunities to reach out and to establish connections that might not be available at a different time of the year. As we are all getting ready for Christmas, as Linwood has done in 2016 and 2017, here is another opportunity to help support the BLC in their mission in 2018 as well and the families that visit the BLC. There are about 250 children each month impacted by the BLC. The Linwood Church Family is taking on the challenge of providing a gift for each one of those children. Better yet, if we are able to provide TWO gifts, imagine the joy that would create. UNITED we could be very successful in reaching that goal. We have already been blessed with a project coordinator, Kelly Meyer has volunteered to lead in this ministry again. Praise the Lord! For this project to continue being successful, more help is essential. October 27, 2018 Page 10
You can be involved and support the project 1. Pray for the Project: Trust the Holy Spirit will guide the right gift to the right child. 2. Monetary Donations: If you have a desire to make a difference in this capacity by donating monetarily, mark Christmas Gifts on your tithe envelope. Donations can also be mailed to Linwood mark the envelope: Christmas Gifts Linwood Church PO Box 48273 Spokane, WA 99228 3. Time Donations: Always appreciated and needed. A count of (5) five people to shop for gifts and / or participate in a wrapping party, tentatively scheduled for Sunday, November 25. Time to be announced as the date gets closer. If you are interested, please call or text Kelly at the number below. If there are any suggestions of items to get and / or questions, please call or text Kelly Meyer at 509-990-0285. Thank you for your continued prayers and support as we continue to make a difference for Jesus. Blessing for Children and Their Parents: *Time for us to UNITE as a church and bring some joy to others. *Opportunity to reach out to our community. *Opportunity to show the Love of Jesus - Because He Cares, We Care. October 27, 2018 Page 11
UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE NEWS Guatemala Mission Trip March 20 April 3 Cost $1900. Sign up soon to reserve your spot! Upper Columbia Conference is sponsoring a mission trip to the San Luis, Guatemala area. Participants will get to help build a church and have an after school VBS program. You can visit our website for additional information and an application at uccsda.org/guatemala. For questions, contact Denise Kinney at 509-242-0506 or denisek@uccsda.org. Donate Suitcases, beanie babies Hot wheels for Guatemala Mission Trip! Your donations of suitcases will allow Guatemala Mission Trip participants to take additional supplies for the trip. We are also taking donations for tooth brushes, beanie babies and small cars like hot wheels or matchbox for our village outreach. Any questions please call Denise Kinney at 509-242-0506 or denisek@uccsda.org. Reduce Taxes and Support God's Work! Are you facing RMDs (required minimum distributions from a retirement account)? Want to potentially reduce taxes and support God s work? Donors age 70½ or older can make transfers (up to $100,000 annually) from their IRA to charity. Such a rollover is a tax-exempt distribution from the IRA. The amount transferred can be used to meet an individual s required minimum distribution. For more information, call the Upper Columbia Conference at 509.838.2761, and ask for the Trust Department. Bone and Balance Resource Fair On October 28, from 1 4 p.m., SonBridge Community Center will present the Bone and Balance Resource Fair, the second offering of the new Health Resource Fair series. As a means of propelling forward SonBridge s mission of improving the Walla Walla Valley, this resource fair will provide information on the various ways to prevent falls and maintain healthy bones. The event will take place at SonBridge Community Center, located at 1200 SE 12th St, College Place, WA 99364, and will feature talks from Dr. Pat Johnston, retired Professor of Nutrition of the School of Public Health at Loma Linda University, and Theresa Peasley, Wellness Center Director of the Walla Walla YMCA. Weekend To Remember - Oct. 26-28 and Nov. 2-4 This happens at The Coeur d'alene Resort, 115 S 2nd Street, Coeur d'alene ID. The difference between a good marriage and a great one is hard work. FamilyLife's Weekend to Remember marriage getaway offers couples biblical wisdom and a safe environment to work on their relationship. For over 40 years, FamilyLife has helped more than 1.5 million couples build a solid foundation for the rest of their lives. You are invited to do the same. https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember October 27, 2018 Page 12
TechnicArts Fair at Upper Columbia Academy - Nov 1 Nov. 1 from 10:00 3:30 will be our annual TechnicArts Fair at UCA. Students in grades 7 and up from public schools, home-schools, Adventist schools, and other private schools are invited to register for two free 1.5 hour classes of their choice from selections such as photography, gymnastics, graphic design, computer building, intro to horsemanship, crochet, and many others. Classes are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is online and opens October 15. Go to www.ucaa.org/technicarts for a link to the registration form. Call Shelley Bacon at 509-675-5003 for more information. Job Opportunity at Camp MiVoden Camp MiVoden is looking for a full-time food service director. This is an opportunity be a part of a fantastic team that is impacting young people, families, and groups for the kingdom of God, all while living in a beautiful environment. Camp MiVoden was founded in 1940 and is an iconic Seventh-day Adventist Camp that has been connecting campers to Christ for generations. During the summer the food service director will be training, teaching, and coaching a food service staff to serve youth camps, family camps, SDA employees and a large retreat group or two. During the fall, winter and spring the food service director will be working with a small staff to serve rental groups primarily with food service but also in other areas as needed. If you are a person who enjoys cooking, hospitality, organization, and communication this is the job for you! In order to apply go to uccsda.org/jobs and fill out an application. For further questions please call 509-242-0506 to know more about this opportunity. Hurricane Florence and Michael updates Georgia-Cumberland Conference is currently managing a Donated Goods warehouse in Donalsonville, Ga., housed in a cotton gin company. This warehouse serves six distribution sites. National Guardsmen are aiding our Adventist Community Services team. A Florida State Warehouse has been secured in Tallahassee, Fla,, and should be in service soon. Adventist Community Services has been asked to operate this warehouse which may remain open for months. Teams are on standby around the US including a team from Upper Columbia Conference. An ACS distribution site working with the state of Florida has been set up in Panama City. Donations for recovery efforts for these hurricanes can be made by: 1. Drop a donation in your local church offering plate marked ACS Disaster Response." 2. Call 1-800-381-7171 3. Mail a check to: Adventist Community Services 9705 Patuxent Woods Dr. Columbia, MD 21046 Northwest Passages "Any truth out of balance becomes heresy. When we can walk that balanced road with Jesus, there is no devil that can get us off track." Minner Labrador, president of UCC, at staff worship. October 27, 2018 Page 13
The next God's Closet Shop Day is Sunday, November 4, from 10am- 2pm. We would welcome volunteers for Shop Day (Nov 4) or for Sort Day on Thursday, November 1, from 9am-3pm. Please contact Sara Maniscalco at (509) 301-0953. October 27, 2018 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).