"The Latest" is a weekly encouraging note from one of our pastors which also highlights upcoming events.
5/21/2020
Hi,
Happy Friday! I hope your week has gone well and that you have a meaningful Sabbath planned. We have several online groups you can join. I've loved attending my online Sabbath school. The links to our worship service are below as well.
I wish I could tell you that we have a firm date for reopening. Unfortunately, we still don't have word from our county government or the Conference. As soon as we know something, I'll tell you.
Be Well!
Pastor Nathan
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube and on our Facebook page.
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 470 212 228
Password: 601715
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 843 4191 2458
Password: 026132
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for WIRED. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 774 364 831
Password: 082435
Rodger Moran will be teaching and Becky Moore will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath School class at 9:30 am for adults. Topic: Creation: Genesis as Foundation - Part 1 Follow this link to join the class
Meeting ID: 861 2150 2412
Password: 073244
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdC8AB7EFg
John Mooy will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school class at 9:30 am for adults, JOG, (Journey of Grace) where we are learning to be loving like Jesus. Follow this link to join the class.
If you can't join on the computer, you can call in to
Meeting ID: 483 498 863
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ar7rrre4O
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for adults. They will be studying the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. Follow this link to join the class.
Password: 881051
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school for adults. The dial-in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
THIS WEEKEND
- Zoom Sabbath Schools - various times, see above
- Church - 11:00 a.m. Youtube and Facebook
MAY
- On the House Breakfast - May 17 - Canceled
- Food Pantry - May 27, 9-11 Drive-up only
JUNE
- Food Pantry - June 3, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 10, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 17, 9-11
- On the House Breakfast - June 21, 7:30
- Food Pantry - June 24, 9-11
FINANCIAL NEEDS AND GIVING
- Budget through the end of May 2020 - $244,525
- Received through May 16, 2020 - $181,746
Church members with birthdays this week:
- May 17- Barbara Klingstrand, Connie Walther
- May 18 - Troy Carle, Donna Cretan, Susan Maddox, Jane Townsend
- May 19 - Amy Moretti
- May 20 - Diane Brown, Joe Dorchuck
- May 21 - Jim Comazzi, Donita Osborne
- May 23 - Suzi Teel
Church members with anniversaries this week:
- May 17 - Rich & Dawn Broyer
- May 22 - Werner Bohlman and Wendy Kirkland
- May 23 - Fred & Betty Kerbs
Graduation Season
The following students are graduating this year:
College - Matthew Gearing, Business - Pacific Union College
High School - Joseph Ardron - California High School Proficiency Exam
Annaliese Haugen - Fountain View Academy
Anthony Grossman, Aurora Jones and Maya Sanz - Monterey Bay Academy
Laila Hightower - Mountain Oaks (She graduated early)
Riley Keaster & Megan Ronneburg - Sonora High School
Denali Broyer - Connections Visual and Performing Arts Academy - Summerville High School
Heather (Potts) Akers - Summerville High School
Eighth Grade - Seth Andries, Jade Aguiar, Evan Bazan, William Dragun, Jarron Lahr, Kyler McCulloch, Caron Ross, Stephanie Sanchez, Brock Scott, Charles Yaley - Mother Lode Adventist Jr. Academy
Please call the church office or email the church office if you know of a church member who will be graduating this graduation season who is not listed above.
The Adventist Book Center is planning to have another veggie food sale in August, because of the cancelation of campmeeting. It just came to our attention that the only people who get a sale announcement are the ones who have ordered from them in the past. If you would like to receive the sale notices by mail, please call the church office so that Pam can get your mailing information sent to the ABC.
5/14/2020
Hi,
It is nice to see our community beginning to open up a little bit. I'm hopeful that we will be safe and healthy and continue to be spared the tremendous suffering that so many have endured.
I don't know about you, but I'm excited to be able to worship together in person! The Covid-19 virus has taught me this just how much I appreciate seeing everyone as we worship on the Sabbath.
As I talk to people, almost everyone asks when we will be able to go back to in-person worship. I wish I had an answer, but at this time I can only tell you that I don't know. The state of California only permits large gatherings in stage four of the reopening process, so I don't expect that we will be meeting in person for quite some time.
In the meantime, I am working closely with the Conference office to ensure that when we are permitted to worship together that we have implemented health and safety protocols to protect our congregation.
Please know that your pastors and elders are praying for you, and if you need anything, please reach out and let us know.
Be Well!
Pastor Nathan
Updates
It is with sadness that we let you know that Gwen Williams passed to her rest on Monday, May 11. Please keep her family in your prayers. We are so grateful for the resurrection of Jesus that guarantees our future.
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube and on our Facebook page.
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 470 212 228
Password: 601715
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abMis9mTxZ
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 843 4191 2458
Password: 026132
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for WIRED. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 774 364 831
Password: 082435
Tim Colwell will be teaching and Becky Moore will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath School class at 9:30 am for adults: Topic: Language, Text and Context Follow this link to join the class
Meeting ID: 854 8078 5175
Password: 079207
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdC8AB7EFg
John Mooy will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school class at 9:30 am for adults, JOG, (Journey of Grace) where we are learning to be loving like Jesus. Follow this link to join the class.
If you can't join on the computer, you can call in to
Meeting ID: 483 498 863
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ar7rrre4O
No password needed
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. They will be studying the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. Follow this link to join the class.
Meetin ID: 773 6988 9465
Password: 7bDGwp
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school. The dial-in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
Upcoming Events
THIS WEEKEND
- Zoom Sabbath Schools - various times, see above
- Church - 11:00 a.m. Youtube and Facebook
MAY
- On the House Breakfast - May 17 - Canceled
- ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery - May 17, 2-4 p.m., This will most likely be in the breezeway of the church because of forecast rain.
- Food Pantry - May 20, 9-11 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - May 27, 9-11 Drive-up only
JUNE
- Food Pantry - June 3, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 10, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 17, 9-11
- On the House Breakfast - June 21, 7:30
- Food Pantry - June 24, 9-11
FINANCIAL NEEDS AND GIVING
- Budget through the end of May 9, 2020 - $244,525
- Received through April 25, 2020 - $156,886
Church members with birthdays this week:
- May 10 - Curtis Hardcastle
- May 11 - Patricia DiMola
- May 12 - Rebecca DeSoto, Bryan Lewis, Marlene Robson, Stephanie Sanchez
- May 13 - Chelsee Scott
- May 15 - Jim Krussow, Becky Moore, Sabrina Nash
Church members with anniversaries this week:
- None
Graduation Season
Please call the church office or email the church office, if you know of a church member who will be graduating this graduation season. (I have the MBA and MLAJA names)
5/8/2020
Hi,
I hope your week has been wonderful and that you have a restful and joyful Sabbath. I don't know about you but I can't wait to worship together. Unfortunately, we don't yet have an update on when we can meet together. Hopefully soon!
Has God done anything special in your life that you would like to share? We would love to have you record a short video testimony that we could incorporate into our worship service. Keep us posted about what God is doing!
All the best!
Pastor Nathan
Updates
The Whitney's plants disappeared really fast. They may have a very few left. If you are interested you can call Kaye at 209.985.1915. Please don't drive out without calling and making sure that there are some to get.
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube and on our Facebook page.
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 470 212 228
Password: 601715
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abMis9mTxZ
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 843 4191 2458
Password: 026132
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for WIRED. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 774 364 831
Password: 082435
Becky Moore will be teaching and hosting a Zoom Sabbath School class at 9:30 am for adults: Topic: Why is Interpretation Needed? Follow this link to join the class
Meeting ID: 884 3159 4603
Password: 074294
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kdC8AB7EFg
John Mooy will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school class at 9:30 am for adults, JOG, (Journey of Grace) where we are learning to be loving like Jesus. Follow this link to join the class.
If you can't join on the computer, you can call in to
Meeting ID: 483 498 863
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ar7rrre4O
No password needed
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. They will be studying the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. Follow this link to join the class.
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Meeting ID: 741 1227 6276 |
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school. The dial-in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
Upcoming Events
THIS WEEKEND
- Zoom Sabbath Schools - various times, see above
- Church - 11:00 a.m. Youtube and Facebook
MAY
- Food Pantry - May 6, 9-11 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - May 13, 9-11 Drive-up only
- On the House Breakfast - May 17 - Canceled - Hopefully we'll be back up and running next month
- ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery - May 17, 2-4 p.m., school parking lot
- Food Pantry - May 20, 9-11 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - May 27, 9-11 Drive-up only
JUNE
- Food Pantry - June 3, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 10, 9-11
- Food Pantry - June 17, 9-11
- On the House Breakfast - June 21, 7:30
- Food Pantry - June 24, 9-11
FINANCIAL NEEDS AND GIVING
- Budget through the end of April, 2020 - $195,620
- Received through April 25, 2020 - $156,118
Church members with birthdays this week:
- May 1 - Beckie Versteeg - (missed getting on the list last week)
- May 4 - Tristan Thorn
- May 8 - Darolene Grabow
- May 8 - Lanelle Lovelace
Church members with anniversaries this week:
- May 5 - Kieth & Lorain Silva
- May 5 - Ralph & Susan Richards
4/29/2020
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Hi,
Upcoming Events
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4/22/2020
Hi,
Are you ready to hear something that is not Covid-19 related? I sure am. The book of Job describes the ostrich as an unwise and unattractive bird. It neglects its eggs and is generally unintelligent. However, when she runs, she "laughs at the horse and rider" as they eat her dust (Job 39:18). Wow! I love it! The ostrich isn't pretty or wise, but she can run. The lesson I took from this is, you don't need to be what you're not. Just be what you are. Each of us has been built by God with our unique gifts and calling. Be what he made you to be and do what he made you to do.
Courage!
Pastor Nathan
Updates
Need a mask? Call the church office. We've got you covered.
We've transitioned back to utilizing Adventist Online Giving. When you log in, please check your online information to make sure that they have your most current address.
The Whitney's have planted extra tomato plants to give away! How fun is that! They are available on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning on May 10. They will be set out by the gate to their home. They live at 10523 Lily Lane, Chinese Camp. If you have any questions, you can call Kaye at 209.985.1915.
We'd like to help our church members continue to feel connected, even in these times of social distancing. If you'd like to send a message to your church family send a brief email to
We will share your thoughts on a slide at the next church service.
If you haven't been watching John Bradshaw's series at HopeAwakens.com, you've been missing out. Make sure to sign up and share the opportunity with your friends online.
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube and on our Facebook page.
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 470 212 228
Password: 601715
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abMis9mTxZ
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 109 712 177
Password: 026132
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for WIRED. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 774 364 831
Password: 082435
Stan Wheeler will be teaching, and Becky Moore hosting, a Zoom Sabbath School class at 9:30 am for adults:Topic: "the Bible - the authoritative source of our theology" Follow this link to join the class
Meeting ID: 838 4949 3171
Password: 012499
Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
John Mooy will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school class at 9:30 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
If you can't join on the computer, you can call in to
Meeting ID: 483 498 863
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ar7rrre4O
No password needed
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. They will be studying the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. Follow this link to join the class. NEEDS TO BE UPDATED
Metting ID: 714 9762 5627
Password: 006586
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school. The dial in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
Upcoming Events
THIS WEEKEND
- Zoom Sabbath Schools - various times, see above
- Church - 11:00 a.m. Youtube and Facebook
APRIL
- On the House Breakfast - April 18 Canceled
- Food Pantry - April 22, 9-10:30 Drive-up only
- ABC Spring Truckload Sale Deadline - April 24, 1:00
- God's Closet - Apr 26 Canceled
- Food Pantry - April 29, 9-10 Drive-up only
MAY
- Food Pantry - May 6, 9-11 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - May 13, 9-11 Drive-up only
- ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery - May 17, 2-4 p.m., school parking lot
- Food Pantry - May 20, 9-11 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - May 27, 9-11 Drive-up only
FINANCIAL NEEDS AND GIVING
- Budget through the end of April, 2020 - $195,620
- Received through April 18, 2020 - $141,986
Church members with birthdays this week:
- April 20 - Bill Allen, Cinder McLeod
- April 21 - Bonnie Jones, Bruce Broyer, Lily Fuentes, Megan Burriss, Ritchie Christianson
- April 22 - Gabriel Andries, Juliana Mathews
- April 23 - Kieth Silva
- April 25 - Leilani Hansen
Church members with anniversaries this week:
- April 19 - Tyler & Kristin Newton
4/15/2020
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Hi,
“Thank You” Yard Signs – Adventist Health Sonora has made some yard signs available for anyone who would like to write a “thank you” either to those working extra hard amidst COVID-19 to keep supplies and systems running, as well as for those who are helping the community by staying home and not opening their businesses. The signs are designed to write a note of gratitude, then to be placed in front of the business being thanked. If you would like to pick up a yard sign to say thank you, stop by the church or contact Pastor Nathan.
Upcoming Events
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4/10/2020
Hi,
Are you hanging in there? It has been a rough week for our nation and our world. Sadly, more than twice the number who died on 9/11 have now perished of Covid-19 in New York City alone. Fortunately, so far, Tuolumne County has been spared. I hope and pray we continue to do as well as we have.
A lot of people are hurting--hurting over lost lives, jobs, and moments of life that can never be gotten again. Jesus. Hurts. Too.
About 2000 years ago, on a Tuesday night, Jesus went to the Garden of Gethsemane to pray. There he began to feel the full weight of human sin. There he bore the burden of human suffering. He carried our sin and suffering to the cross. There he redeemed it. Through his resurrection on Sunday morning and provided hope to humanity no matter how dark the days are. Can you see it? Can you see it? What, you ask? The light streaming from the empty tomb.
Be Strong, Be Well, Be Faithful,
Pastor Nathan
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube.
Beginner Parents will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath School at 10:00 am. Follow the link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 4822967287
Password: 179062
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 470 212 228
Password: 601715
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/abMis9mTxZ
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 109 712 177
Password: 026132
If you would like to call in you can find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for WIRED. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 774 364 831
Password: 082435
David Allen will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath School class at 9:30 am for adults:Topic: The Origin and Nature of the Bible. Follow this link to join the class
Meeting ID: 135 742 693
Password: 461305
John Mooy will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school class at 9:30 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
If you can't join on the computer, you can call in to
Meeting ID: 483 498 863
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/ar7rrre4O
No password needed
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for adults.They will be studying the Sabbath School lesson quarterly. Follow this link to join the class.
Meeting ID: 930 714 423
Password: 073234
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school. The dial-in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
Important Updates
Due to the Governor's stay at home order, our office is closed, and all office staff are working from home. If you need the secretary, you can connect with Pam during office hours at (209) 288-4879.
Upcoming Events
APRIL
- Food Pantry - April 8, 9-10:30 Drive-up only
- Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 11:00
- On the House Breakfast - April 19 Canceled
- Food Pantry - April 15, 9-10:30 Drive-up only
- Food Pantry - April 22, 9-10:30 Drive-up only
- ABC Spring Truckload Sale Deadline - 1:00
- God's Closet - Apr 26 Canceled
- Food Pantry - April 29, 9-10 Drive-up only
MAY
- May 17, 2-4 p.m. ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery
Church members with birthdays this week:
- April 6 - Emily Kingston
- Shirley Klyn
- April 7 - Chantelle Narita
- Helen Narita
- April 8 - Jasmine Hwang
- Justin Hobbs
- April 10 - Charlie McKelvey
- John Kramer
- John Moore
- April 11 - Trevor Thorn
- Haylei Flower
Church members with anniversaries this week:
- April 7 - Michael & Diane Moffat
- April 10 - Todd & Beth Christensen
- April 10 - John & Janet Diehl
- April 11 - Bill & Kathy Hamilton
4/3/2020
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4/2/2020
Dear Friend,
I've been reading the book of Job this week. Considering all that is going on, I thought it was appropriate. I noticed that Job didn't know that Satan was the real cause of his suffering. Amazingly, Job continued to trust God even though he suspected that God might be behind his pain.
We have a distinct advantage over Job. We have seen God in the face of Jesus Christ (2 Cor 4:6). In Jesus, we know that God is for us, not against us (Romans 8:31). We understand that the suffering of this earth was sown by an enemy, not by God (Matthew 13:28). We recognize that the enemy has come to hurt, kill, and destroy, but Jesus came that we might have life and have it abundantly (John 10:10). If Job could trust God, even though he sometimes suspected that God might be the source of suffering, how much more should we be able to trust God, who have seen his kindness, tenderness, generosity, and love in the story of Jesus.
Peace, Nathan
Important Updates
Two of our church members, June Benson and Rodger Heald, recently went to sleep in the sure hope of the resurrection. These were precious people and they will be missed. Please pray for and reach out to the families of Linda and Ed Russel and Susan and Fred Shield.
April 17 to May 16 It Is Written is hosting an online evangelistic meeting called Hope Awakens. It is very likely that we will have many people watching online. I hope you will join them and pray for those who do not yet know Christ to find him and experience his love.
Thank you to all who volunteered to help at the food bank. You are an inspiration! Also thanks to all who donated food. This helps a lot! If you would still like to give please contact the church office and make arrangements with Pam.
The office will continue to be closed until May 4th. All office staff are working from home. If you need the secretary, you can connect with Pam during office hours at (209) 288-4879.
If you would like digital children's Sabbath school resources, you can access them here.
If you would like digital adult Sabbath school resources, you can access them here.
If you would like paper Sabbath school quarterlies for adults or children, they are available on a table just outside the main entrance to the church from 9am to 3pm. If you have any church friends who do not email, please pass this information on to them. Also, if you are a shut-in and need someone to deliver the quarterly to you, please call the church office at (209) 288-4879. If you are able to help deliver the quarterlies, also, please call the church office.
If you are a parent an would like to receive the WIRED announcements you can sign up by texting @kidstolove to the phone number 81010. If you are a student, you can sign up by texting @thrush to the phone number 81010.
If they want to sign up on the computer, here are the links.
Parents: https://www.remind.com/join/kidstolove
Kids: https://www.remind.com/join/thrush
WIRED is meeting on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. Follow this link to join the class.
Sabbath Information
This Sabbath, we will be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube.
Primary will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Juniors will be meeting for a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am. Follow this link to join the class.
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 9:30 am for teenagers. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Password: 082435
Pastor Arnold Trujillo will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Nadine Neufeld will be hosting a phone conference Sabbath school. The dial in number is (209)813-1844 pin 1844.
Becky Moore will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath School at 9:30 am. You can access it by clicking this link. They are meeting at 9:30 am on Sabbath.
Upcoming Events
APRIL
Food Pantry - April 1, 9-11:00 Drive up only
Food Pantry - April 8, 9-11:00 Drive up only
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 11:00
On the House Breakfast - April 19 Canceled
Food Pantry - April 15, 9-11:00 Drive up only
Hope Awakens Begins - April 17
Food Pantry - April 22, 9-11:00 Drive up only
ABC Spring Truckload Sale Deadline - April 24, 1:00
God's Closet - Apr 26 Canceled
Food Pantry - April 29, 9-11:00 Drive up only
MAY
May 9, This is the first week that we will be meeting back in the sanctuary (subject to change)
May 16- Hope Awakens ends
May 17, 2-4 p.m. ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery
Church members with birthdays this week:
March 31 Aurora Jones and Betty Alvarez
April 1 - Cooper Thorn, Mickey Clough, Nathan Renner, Pauline Parrette
April 2 - Jim Reese, Tyler Grossman
April 3 - John Bills, Rachel Arhelger
April 4 - Alf Klingstrand
Church members with anniversaries this week:
April 1 - Reynold & Janet Wong
April 2 - Fritz & Gina Scheffer
3/25/2020
Our nation is beginning to feel the effects of the Corvid-19 pandemic. I have several pastoral colleagues who have infected members. I have an infected friend. One of my fellow pastoral has already lost his first member to Corvid-19. Many medical professionals are working at near-maximum capacity to prepare for the difficult coming days. The pandemic is beginning to feel very real. We must always remind ourselves that our hope in Christ is very real and absolutely certain.
I've spoken to several of our members this week who find themselves suddenly unemployed. As you can imagine, this is a very unsettling experience during a very troubling time. If you are without work, we are praying for you. If you are a medical professional who is stretched thin, we are praying for you. “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” (Romans 15:13 NIV11) We will get through these times. Together.
Experts are predicting that we are about three weeks from the peak of the infections in the United States. During the next several weeks we are going to need each other more than we have in the past. Keep me, the office staff, or your parish elder posted with your needs. We will do what we can. I have been amazed by the volunteer spirit of our congregation.
Be Well,
Pastor Nathan
Important Updates
Due to the Governor's stay at home order, our office is closed, and all office staff are working from home. If you need the secretary, you can connect with Pam during office hours at (209) 288-4879.
This Sabbath, we will only be live-streaming our worship service at 11:00 am to YouTube.
Pastor Tom will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for teenagers. Follow this link to join the class.
Reiker Schultz will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
Pastor Nathan will be hosting a Zoom Sabbath school at 10:00 am for adults. Follow this link to join the class.
If you would like digital children's Sabbath school resources, you can access them here.
If you would like digital adult Sabbath school resources, you can access them here.
If you would like paper Sabbath school quarterlies they are available on a table just outside the main entrance to the church. If you have any church friends who do not email, please pass this information on to them. Also, if you are a shut-in and need someone to deliver the quarterly to you, please call the church office at (209) 288-4879. If you are able to help deliver the quarterlies, also, please call the church office.
Our pantry is in danger of closing for lack of food. If anyone has staples they can share, please drop them off outside the church office. Please call the church office at (209) 288-4879 to let Pam know that you will be doing that. They can also use paper and heavy-duty plastic grocery bags.
Upcoming Events
MARCH
Food Pantry - Mar 25, 9-10:30 Drive up only
APRIL
Food Pantry - April 1, 9-10:30 Drive up only
Food Pantry - April 8, 9-10:30 Drive up only
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 11:00
On the House Breakfast - April 18 Canceled
Food Pantry - April 15, 9-10:30 Drive up only
Food Pantry - April 22, 9-10:30 Drive up only
ABC Spring Truckload Sale Deadline - April 24, 1:00
God's Closet - Apr 26 Canceled
Food Pantry - April 29, 9-10 Drive up only
MAY
May 17, 2-4 p.m. ABC Spring Truckload Food Sale delivery
Church members with birthdays this week:
March 22 - Martha Grossman, Sally Hoenes, Rebecca Kohl, Norma Marxmill, Matthew Narita and Kai Sweet
March 23 - Welby Lo
March 24 - George Arhelger
March 26 - Donna Reese
March 27 - Ophelia Montellano, Chloe Newton, Christine Steinhoefel
March 28 - Del Retha Haugen
Church members with anniversaries this week:
March 24 - Gary & Teri Deacon
March 27 - Shawn & Robin Akers
3/18/2020
Hi,
It seems that each day brings us more bad news about Corvid 19. The politicians are scrambling to keep the economy from an utter meltdown. The healthcare system is working overtime to prepare for the expected exponential growth of new infections. Stores are working round the clock to keep the basics on the shelves.
How should we react when it seems like the world has gone mad, and the lives we once imagined were somewhat secure, suddenly feel insecure? We must remember that God never promised that our lives would be a fairytale in which nothing bad ever happens. Jesus was forthright about suffering when he said, “in the world you will have tribulation.” (John 16:33) While Jesus frankly acknowledges the reality of trials, he assured us that we are not alone and that we can have peace during tribulation (John 16:31-33). On the cross, Jesus confronted suffering and death, and through his resurrection, he triumphed over them. The cross and resurrection demonstrate God’s unwavering commitment to us and fill us with the assurance of God’s presence now and security for the future. As we have sung so many times at church, "No fear of death, no scheme of man can ever pluck me from his hand." (In Christ Alone)
Jesus said it best when he said, “These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation, but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33 NKJV)
Important Updates:
The Board has established a “Crisis Oversight Committee”. This committee will be responsible for making all strategic decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic. This committee will have the authority to cancel church, Sabbath school, and any other church-related events and to enlist organized help (in cooperation with the church elders) from the church for church members who are struggling to care for themselves or their families.
We will be live-streaming our Sabbath school at 9:30 and our church service at 11 on Facebook and YouTube through April 12.
MLAJA is following the Central California Conference guidelines transitioning to online education through April 12.
If you are sheltering in place and need supplies, please reach out to your church family. You can call the office, pastors Nathan and Tom, or the head elder Tim Trujillo. As I mentioned in the previous email, we are working to bring our parishes back up to speed so that they can care for any needs that arise. We are taking our responsibility to our members very seriously.
Our foodbank is open Wednesdays from 9-12. Many people are in a perilous financial circumstance, and the need for food is only increasing with the staggering layoffs hitting our economy.
I have attached two documents from the Central California Conference that will give you an idea of how the Conference is responding to the Corvid 19 virus.
Courage,
Pastor Nathan Renner
3/16/2020
Good morning.
I don't know about you, but I'm amazed at how fast the world has turned upside down because of the Covid virus. Some have wondered if the restrictions on assembly or travel are the beginning of an end-time plot in fulfillment of Revelation 13. I don't think so. Others are concerned that temporarily transitioning to online only worship services somehow demonstrates a lack of faith. This is not the case.
The sensible public health measures our society is taking are in keeping with Leviticus 13, which outlines a plan of social distancing when threatened with the danger of communicable disease. Romans 13 encourages us to be submissive to the governing authorities. We should be happy to honor them in all things consistent with God's law. Lastly, 1 Corinthians 13 calls on the church to embrace love as its highest ethic. Love is deeply concerned with the wellbeing of their neighbors. By practicing social distancing, we are walking in love. As we face this crisis together, let us remember Leviticus 13, Romans 13, and 1 Corinthians 13.
Updates:
Sabbath School and Church: We hope you were able to live stream Sabbath school and church on Facebook or YouTube last Sabbath. We apologize for the delay in the YouTube feed. We will try to have this issue resolved by this Sabbath. We will be live streaming Sabbath school at 9:30 am until approximately 10:30 am and church at 11 am this coming Sabbath (March 14) as well as March 21 and March 28 (and perhaps longer). Please "join" us this Sabbath! If you missed the live stream service, you can still view Sabbath school and church on our Facebook or YouTube page. If you need help finding those pages, you can contact Pam at 209.532.3337.
Mission Trip: The MLAJA School Board made a very difficult decision on Saturday night to postpone (not cancel) the Peru Mission Trip for the safety of our students, the church and community in Asia, Peru and our local church and community. As it turns out, Peru closed its borders on Sunday afternoon, which confirmed the board's decision. We ask you to pray for God's blessing on all of the students, parents, teachers, and others that were intending on participating in the trip. We also ask you to pray for the church in Asia, Peru, who is now without a church. Jennifer Trujillo is working on rebooking the mission trip for later in the year.
"Physical" Distancing and Social "Closeness": We all now know the importance of practicing social distancing during this pandemic. However, we want to encourage all of you to find new ways to stay socially close (but not physically close) to each other by being purposefully in staying in contact by phone, email, texting, etc.
Parishes: If you need help with anything during this difficult time, please contact the church office or Nathan, Tom, Pam, or Tim directly. As Tim announced on Sabbath, we are going to be reactivating our 12 parishes and assigning an elder to each parish. If you are under 65, you may be contacted by one of our elders to ask for help in responding to needs in your specific parish. More information will be distributed tomorrow.
Austin and Cassia Owen: As Tim informed you on Sabbath, Austin and Cassia Owen and their dear children Gemyline and Elia, are sadly going to be moving to Tennessee next week. Cassia sang special music on Sabbath along with Welby Lo as a special goodbye to you all. Please be sure to reach out to them directly to let them know how much they are going to be missed.
Personal Bible Study and Prayer: These very uncertain times present an excellent opportunity for you to spend more time in personal and family Bible Study and Prayer. I've attached a document to this email with four reading plans to get you started. The YouVersion Bible app is also a fantastic resource.
Church Office: The church office will be closed until March 28, 2020 (and perhaps longer). However, Pam will still be working and answering phones (but not the door). If you are not able to get through to Pam at the church office, please contact Nathan, Tom, Pam, or Tim directly on their cell phones. We are committed to being available to help each of you during these uncertain times.
Giving: We want to ask you to please remember to give your tithe and offerings during the next few weeks. You can give online at discoverlifesonora.org or send you tithe and offerings by mail or drop off them at the church office. Thank you!
God's Closet: Unfortunately, this outreach has been postponed. We will update you as soon as a new date is selected.
Food Bank: Our foodbank is continuing to serve clients from 9-12 on Wednesdays.
Click here to view the four Bible Reading Plans.
3/12/2020
Hi,
From an abundance of caution and in consultation with Adventist Health and the Central California Conference Office and in cooperation with the Governor of the State of California, Discover Life Seventh-day Adventist Church will not be holding worship services for the next three weeks.
The pastoral staff and administration of Discover Life realize that many of our members fit the demographic of at-risk people in regards to COVID-19. Because of this, we believe the most loving thing to do is hold our services online for now.
We encourage all our members to take advantage of this time to connect in meaningful ways. Call friends that you know will miss our weekly fellowship the most. Enjoy Sabbath family time. And wash your hands!
Since we will not be collecting offerings for the next three Sabbaths, please remember your local church by giving online at discoverlifesonora.org. Alternatively, you could drop your gifts in the door box at Pam's office, or send your gifts through the mail, marking your intent for each gift.
Pastors will still be on the clock and available via phone or email for appointments and visitation.
Please share word of this with all the folks you may know that do not frequent social media, have access to email, or have limited communication in other ways.
Please join us each Sabbath on Live Stream for services at YouTube or Facebook. Watch for email and social media updates on what services Discover Life will have to offer. These are uncharted waters for Discover Life Church and the Central California Conference. Please keep us all in your prayers as we attempt to navigate well.
The on the house breakfast is canceled as well on Sunday. We are doing our best to keep everyone as healthy as we can.
God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Psalm 46
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Online Worship Services - 11:00 AM - Nathan Renner
Upcoming Events
MARCH
Food Pantry - Mar 11, 9-12
Food Pantry - Mar 18, 9-12
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
Food Pantry - Mar 25, 9-12
APRIL
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
3/6/2020
Happy Sabbath,
I'm looking forward to worshiping at Discover Life this Sabbath! Make sure to mark your calendars for the MLAJA auction this Sunday at 4:00 PM. This is always a fun time. Also, please note that our fellowship dinner is scheduled for March 14, not tomorrow.
Courage!
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Worship Services - 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. - Nathan Renner (no fellowship dinner)
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Upcoming Events
MARCH
Food Pantry - Mar 11, 9-12
Fellowship Dinner - Mar 14 (Note date change)
Food Pantry - Mar 18, 9-12
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
VBS Live Training - Mar 22, 10-2, Fresno Central Church
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
Food Pantry - Mar 25, 9-12
APRIL
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
Hi,
I hope you've marked your calendar for the supper and communion service this Friday evening at 6:30. It should be a meaningful time of grace and fellowship.
I want to let you know about a movie I'm excited to see. It is called Patterns of Evidence and is all about the Red Sea crossing. It is playing in Riverbank one day next Tuesday, February 18th, at 7:00 PM. You can check out the details here.
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Worship Service, 9:30 and 11:00 Tom Gearing
Agape Feast - Feb 14, 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
Ruthe Reese Memorial -- Feb 15, 3:30 PM - soup, salad, and bread potluck to follow
On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
Glasses Party - Feb 16, 3-5 p.m.
Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY
Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
Gym Night - Benefits Peru Mission Trip - Feb 22, time tbd
MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
Bob Clough Memorial - Feb 29, 2 pm
Baby Shower for Tammi and Keith Eaton's baby boy - Feb 29
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Fellowship Luncheon - Mar 14 (Note date change)
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
VBS Live Training - Mar 22, 10-2, Fresno Central Church
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
2/6/20
Hi,
Donald Trump promises "big action" on prayer in school. Does this help or hurt the cause of religious liberty? Having a Biblically informed understanding of religious liberty is essential at this moment of history. This Friday night at 6:30 and Sabbath morning at 9:30 and 11:00, we are blessed to have Alan Reinach as a guest speaker for three unique presentations. Mr. Reinach is the Religious Liberty Director for the Pacific Union Conference. He is an attorney who specializes in religious liberty issues. He has successfully fought big business to preserve our religious liberty.
Hope you can make it!
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
PUC I Cantori and Orchestra will be performing at MLAJA - Feb 7, 12:45 PM All are invited to attend
Alan Reinach, Feb 7, 6:30 - Religious Liberty - Fireside Room
Worship Service, 9:30 and 11:00 Alan Reinach - Religious Liberty continued - the message will be different at the two services
Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY
Church Business Meeting - Feb 11, 6:30 Church Sanctuary
Food Pantry - Feb 12, 9-12
Agape Feast - Feb 14, 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
Ruthe Reese Memorial -- Feb 15, 3:30 PM - soup, salad, and bread potluck to follow
On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
Gym Night - Benefits Peru Mission Trip - Feb 22, time tbd
MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
Baby Shower for Tammi and Keith Eaton's baby boy - Feb 29
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
VBS Live Training - Mar 22, 10-2, Fresno Central Church
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
1/31/20
Hi,
Jesus ignited a revolution of service, a serveolution if you will. Discover Life has been taking steps to follow Jesus more fully in the serveolution. I've loved what Discover Life has done with the Life Hope Clinic and God's Closet, but feel God is asking us to make a more significant difference. Can you pray about how God is calling our church to expand its service role? Can you ask God how we can make a bigger difference in our community? Can you ask God what other areas of service he might be calling us to embrace? May God continue to bless us as we continue to love, serve, and lead our community to Jesus.
All the best,
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Sabbath Services, 9:30 and 11 a.m., Sermon: Nathan Renner
Fellowship Luncheon, 12:30 Gymnasium
New Member Class, 12:30 Sierra Room
Super Bowl Party - Sunday at the Baker's, Kickoff begins at 3:00 PM. Come hungry, bring drinks, snacks, salads or desserts. Chili and grilled cheese sandwiches provided.
Upcoming Events
FEBRUARY
Food Pantry - Feb 5, 9:00-12:00
PUC I Cantori and Orchestra will be performing at MLAJA - Feb 7, 12:45 PM All are invited to attend
Alan Reinach, 6:30 - Religious Liberty
Worship Service, 9:30 and 11:00 Alan Reinach
Food Pantry - Feb 12, 9-12
Agape Feast - Feb 14, 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
Ruthe Reese Memorial -- Feb 15, 3:30 PM - soup, salad, and bread potluck to follow
On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
Gym Night - Benefits Peru Mission Trip - Feb 22, time tbd
MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
Easter Sabbath - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
1/24/20
Hi,
Happy Sabbath. I hope God fills your day with rest from the cares of the week and with the peace of Jesus. May the sweet rest that descended upon this beautiful planet in Eden descend upon your home this day. No matter what troubles you, I hope that you will have a Sabbath day free of care.
Courage,
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Sabbath Services, 9:30 and 11 a.m., Sermon: Tom Gearing
Skate Night - Jan 25, 6:00
Upcoming Events
Food Pantry - Jan 29, 9:00-12:00
FEBRUARY
Super Bowl Party - Feb 2 at the Baker's, Kickoff begins at 3:00 PM
Come hungry, bring drinks, snacks, salads or desserts. Chili and grilled cheese sandwiches provided
Food Pantry - Feb 5, 9:00-12:00
PUC I Cantori and Orchestra will be performing at MLAJA - Feb 7, 12:45 PM All are invited to attend
Food Pantry - Feb 12, 9-12
Agape Feast - Feb 14, 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
Gym Night - Benefits Peru Mission Trip - Feb 22, time tbd
MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
Discover Life Easter Program - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17, Ricky Swartz
God's Closet - Apr 26
1/17/20
Hi,
I hope your week has been fantastic! I know mine was. I'm still riding high on the excitement of the Life Hope Clinic last weekend and the Path to Hope and Healing evangelistic outreach. Three hundred forty-three volunteers served 403 guests and provided more than $250,000 worth of free care! Thank you to all our volunteers! You facilitated the fulfillment of our mission, which is to Know God, Grow Together, and Do Good. Please mark your calendars; we've scheduled the next Life Hope Clinic for February 13,14, 2021.
I look forward to seeing you this Sabbath!
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
Hope and Healing Series - Friday, 6:30 - Defeating Depression, Steve Shield; A Path From Fear, Nathan Renner
Hope and Healing Series - Sabbath at 9:30 and 11:00 AM - A Path to Restoration, Nathan Renner
On the House Breakfast - Sunday at 7:30 AM
Growth Groups Start - Jan 19 - April 5
Upcoming Events
Food Pantry - Jan 22, 9:00-12:00
CCC Women's Retreat - Jan 24-26
Food Pantry - Jan 29, 9:00-12:00
FEBRUARY
Food Pantry - Feb 5, 9:00-12:00
Food Pantry - Feb 12, 9-12
Agape Feast - Feb 14, 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
Gym Night - Benefits Peru Mission Trip - Feb 22, time tbd
MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
Discover Life Easter Program - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17
God's Closet - Apr 26
1/9/20
Hi,
I don't know about you, but I'm excited for this weekend. Discover Life has almost 300 volunteers who are ready to follow in the footsteps of Jesus and serve the needs of our community. I love this because Christianity isn't only about ideas and doctrines. It is about God's people being Jesus' hands and feet and serving others. If you haven't signed up to help, give Kristin Lo a call at (760)650-6964, and she will find a place for you. Our training is tonight at 7:00 PM. Also, remember our worship service is Friday evening at 6:30 PM. Hope to see you then!
Courage!
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
- Life Hope Clinic Volunteer Meeting - Jan 9 at 7:00 PM
- Worship Service - Friday, Jan 10 at 6:30 PM
- Life Hope Clinic - Jan 11, 12 at 8 AM to 4 PM
Upcoming Events
- Food Pantry - Jan 8, 9-12
- Hope and Healing Series - Jan 13-18 at 6:30 PM
- Food Pantry - Jan 15, 9-12
- Growth Groups Start - Jan 19 - April 5, 2020
- On the House Breakfast - Jan 19 at 7:30 AM
- Food Pantry - Jan 22, 9:00-12:00
- CCC Women's Retreat - Jan 24-26
- Food Pantry - Jan 29, 9-12
FEBRUARY
- Food Pantry - Feb 5, 9-12
- Agape Feast - Feb 14 - 6:30 PM - Light Dinner will be served, followed by communion
- Food Pantry - Feb 12, 9-12
- On the House Breakfast - Feb 16, 7:30
- Food Pantry - Feb 19, 9-12
- MLAJA Visitor Day - Kindergarten - Feb 25, 27
- Food Pantry - Feb 26, 9-12
- CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
MARCH
- Time Change - Mar 8
- MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
- Peru Mission Trip - Mar 19-April 1
- MLAJA Spring Break - Mar 23-31
APRIL
- Discover Life Easter Program - Apr 11, 9:30, 11:00
- MLAJA Week of Prayer - Apr 13-17
- God's Closet - Apr 24
1/3/20
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12/27/19
Hi,
I hope you had a merry Christmas! Unfortunately, I have a dear friend who had a tough one. You see, all he wanted for Christmas was for the ministry positions at the Life Hope Clinic to be filled with capable and competent volunteers. Unfortunately, there are still several important positions to be filled. We are only two weeks out from our clinic on January 11 and 12. If you haven't signed up to volunteer, you can do so by clicking here. You don't need to be a medical professional. In fact, if you would prefer to register in person Kristin Lo and Kaye Whitney will be in the lobby this Sabbath. Make sure to connect with them.
I also want to remind you that we close our books on December 31. If you would like to give to the 2019 budget, we need to have received your donation by midnight on January 31. If you would like to give online, you can give through Adventist Giving or PushPay. Adventist Giving has no limit on the size of the gift. PushPay is limited to $9,999.00.
I hope you have a happy new year and may God fill your heart with more joy when grain and new wine abound! (Psalms 4:7)
Pastor Nathan
Upcoming Events
MLAJA Christmas Break - Dec 23-Jan 3
Food Pantry - Jan 8 at 9:00-12:00
Life Hope Clinic Volunteer Meeting - Jan 9 at 7:00 PM
Worship Service - Friday, Jan 10 at 6:30 PM
Life Hope Clinic - Jan 11, 12 at 8 AM to 4 PM
Hope and Healing Series - Jan 13-18 at 6:30 PM
Food Pantry - Jan 15, 9-12
Growth Groups Start - Jan 19 - April 5, 2020
On the House Breakfast - Jan 19 at 7:30 AM
Food Pantry - Jan 22, 9:00-12:00
CCC Women's Retreat - Jan 24-26
Food Pantry - Jan 29, 9-12
CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
MARCH
Time Change - Mar 8
MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
12/19/19
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12/13/19
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12/4/19
Hi,
At least five families at Discover Life are counting their blessings this week. Five of our young adults were traveling back to Walla Walla University to finish out the quarter when they hit black ice and rolled their car. Fortunately, no one was hospitalized, and the injuries will likely heal quickly. Thanks be to God! Every moment is a gift, and our only real security is in Jesus.
On a positive note, I'm counting my blessings because I've finished the last of the work for my master's degree. It feels good to be finished.
December and January are going to be exhilarating months for the mission of our church. Thursday, December 12, we have the MLAJA Christmas concert. On Friday, December 13, we will be hosting the Fountainview Christmas concert. These will be wonderful. On Sabbath December 21, we have a beautiful Christmas program planned with brunch between our worship services. You won't want to miss it. Make sure to invite your friends.
On January 11 and 12, we have the Life Hope clinic. During this event, we will serve the dental, vision, and medical needs of our community. To meet the pressing needs of our community, we need everyone to volunteer. Click this link to sign up to serve at this event.
All the best!
Pastor Nathan
This Weekend
- Sabbath Services, 9:30 and 11 a.m., Sermon: Pastor Renner
- NO Fellowship Luncheon - Dec 7
Upcoming Events
- MLAJA Christmas Program - Dec 12, 6:30 p.m.
- Fountainview Christmas Program - Dec 13, 7:00 p.m.
- Baby Shower for Olga and Anatoliy Daniliouk - Dec 15, 10 to 12 noon, at Powers' Home
- Discover Life Christmas Program - Dec 21, 9:30,11:30
- Discover Life Christmas Brunch - Dec 21, 10:15
- MLAJA Christmas Break - Dec 23-Jan 3
- Christmas - Dec 25
- Life Hope Clinic Volunteer Meeting - Jan 9
- Worship Service - Jan 10
- Life Hope Clinic - Jan 11, 12
- Hope and Healing Series - Jan 13-18
- CCC Women's Retreat - Jan 24-26
- CCC Couples Retreat - Feb 27-Mar 1
- Time Change - Mar 8
- MLAJA Silent Auction - Mar 8
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11/28/19
Hi, Praise awaits you, our God, in Zion; to you our vows will be fulfilled. You who answer prayer, to you all people will come. When we were overwhelmed by sins, you forgave our transgressions. Blessed are those you choose and bring near to live in your courts! We are filled with the good things of your house, of your holy temple. You answer us with awesome and righteous deeds, God our Savior, the hope of all the ends of the earth and of the farthest seas, who formed the mountains by your power, having armed yourself with strength, who stilled the roaring of the seas, the roaring of their waves, and the turmoil of the nations. The whole earth is filled with awe at your wonders; where morning dawns, where evening fades, you call forth songs of joy. You care for the land and water it; you enrich it abundantly. The streams of God are filled with water to provide the people with grain, for so you have ordained it. You drench its furrows and level its ridges; you soften it with showers and bless its crops. You crown the year with your bounty, and your carts overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness overflow; the hills are clothed with gladness. The meadows are covered with flocks and the valleys are mantled with grain; they shout for joy and sing. (Psalms 65:1–13 NIV11)
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11/14/19
Hi,
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