Announcements – Page 2 – Anaheim Seventh-Day Adventist

Announcements – 1/11/2023

Announcements:

Food Bank Distribution: this afternoon starting at 5:00 p.m., our food bank will be distributing boxes of food from the youth room. If you or anyone you know could benefit, do not hesitate to come receive. We are also in urgent need of a new food bank volunteer coordinator: please pray for God to send us the right person. Thanks to all volunteers for all you do in collecting, arranging, and distributing the food to our community each week. If you would be interested to help any of 4 days per week, please let Pr. Mark know.

Mid-week Prayer/Book Discussion Group meets this evening @ 6:00 via zoom to discuss a chapter of Patriarchs & Prophets together, and spend an extended time in prayer. This week we are discussing chapter 38, entitled: “The Journey Around Edom” (which can be found online here: https://m.egwwritings.org/en/book/84.1932#1932. Zoom meeting ID# is 705 395 5673, with password 172569. Come share some good discussion and prayer in an intimate setting.

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Friday Night Young Adult Bible Study Meets at 7:00 via Zoom, with Lorena Salto leading. Zoom info is Mtg ID# 849 172 6095. They are currently studying/discussing through the book of Galatians, and are currently in Chapter 5

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Pathfinder/Adventurer Clubs Meet

5:00 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” bilingual closing of the Sabbath program in Fellowship Hall

Online Worship Options: If you are ever traveling, sick, or still prefer to worship from home, we have online worship options, live Sabbath mornings from 10:00-12:00 on Zoom (mtg ID# is 7053955673, with password 172569), or services being posted after-the-fact on our Anaheim Sunkist SDA Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfZrh44kEB7LJUy2c37XrFA

Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders & Adventurers Will meet this coming Sabbath afternoon, but unfortunately, due to likely rain, will have to reschedule their hike for another time. They will meet at 3:00 p.m. outside the entrance to the fellowship hall. Additionally, we will be hosting all the OC Pathfinder Clubs in our Fellowship Hall on Sabbath the 21^st! (this will cause kind of a cascade of arrangements that will have to be made, look for details in next week’s update).

Pastor Mark’s Limited Availability & Transition: As announced last summer at church, Pastor Mark is now serving as the Assistant to the President a the SECC office in Riverside. He primarily spends Monday-Thursday there, though he continues to be available via phone/text/e-mail during the week, and will continue to preach and be available Fridays & Sabbaths to the Anaheim/Orange SDA Church district until a new Senior Pastor is found. Please pray for the up-coming transition time, and for discernment in God’s will for the future of our church district. Pastor Nathaniel will be continuing to serve as associate pastor through this time of transition and onward.

Online Giving: Thank you for helping us get through 2022 at budget! Your faithfulness & generosity in giving reflects that of our Heavenly Father. Please continue to remember the church’s local funding needs in your giving plans. Your tithes (10% of your increase) and offerings are most appreciated during this time. Adventist giving has both a phone app and a website you can donate through: adventistgiving.org. Any donations made here are applied directly, with no percentage skimmed off, and your donations will come in your year-end receipt, seamlessly integrated with donations made in the church. May God bless us as we partner with him in faith through our finances.

Announcements

Announcements – 1-4-2023

Announcements:

Mid-week Prayer/Book Discussion Group meets this evening @ 6:00 via zoom to discuss a chapter of Patriarchs & Prophets together, and spend an extended time in prayer. This week we are discussing chapter 37, entitled: “The Smitten Rock”. (zoom meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). Come share some good discussion and prayer in an intimate setting.

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Pathfinder/Adventurer Clubs Meet

5:00 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” bilingual closing of the Sabbath program in Fellowship Hall

Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders & Adventurers Will resume this coming Sabbath afternoon, meeting at 3:00 p.m. outside the entrance to the fellowship hall. The Pathfinders have some neat events coming up, including a potluck & hike Sabbath afternoon the 14^th, and we will be hosting all the OC Pathfinder Clubs in our Fellowship Hall on Sabbath the 21^st.

Online Giving: Please remember the church’s local funding needs in your giving plans. Your tithes (10% of your increase) and offerings are most appreciated during this time. Adventist giving has both a phone app and a website you can donate through: adventistgiving.org. Any donations made here are applied directly, with no percentage skimmed off, and your donations will come in your year-end receipt, seamlessly integrated with donations made in the church. May God bless us as we partner with him in faith through our finances.

Announcements

Announcements 12-28-2022

Announcements:

Mid-week Prayer/Book Discussion Group meets this evening @ 6:00 via zoom to discuss a chapter of Patriarchs & Prophets together, and spend an extended time in prayer. This week we are discussing chapter 36, entitled: “In the Wilderness”. (zoom meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). Come share some good discussion and prayer in an intimate setting.

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary (Pr. Nathaniel preaching, will include a communion service)

12:15 p.m. church-wide potluck in Fellowship Hall

(Kids’ clubs and Sociedad de Jovenes on hold until next week)

Church Potluck this Sabbath! Being the last Sabbath of the month, we will be holding our usual church-wide potluck in the fellowship hall after church. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share, and come prepared to enjoy delicious food and wonderful fellowship. A big thanks goes out to Cledy Milla and the volunteer team for hosting this.

“Cross-fit” Outdoor group Hiking this Sabbath Afternoon (weather permitting) This Sabbath afternoon, a group will be meeting at the “Wall Street Mill” trailhead in Joshua Tree National Park at 3:00 p.m., for an afternoon hike and (hopefully) sunset & stargazing time afterward. Trailhead is about 20 minutes past the western park entrance. Entry per vehicle is $30 per car, so carpooling is encouraged. Entry fee can also be paid ahead of time online for those who prefer it. The hike itself will be 2 easy miles: you are recommended to bring water, snaks, trekking poles, flashlight, gloves, jacket and hat. (see attached graphic)

(Note: though it’s predicted to be rainy this Sabbath, check the weather forecast out at Joshua Tree, as it’s much more likely to be dry out there! All the more reason to get out of the rain and get outdoors!)

Regular Sabbath Afternoon Programs on Hold: Being New Years Eve this coming Sabbath, we are suspending our usual Sabbath afternoon activities of Pathfinders/Adventurers and Sociedad de Jovenes. We pray that your evening with family & loved ones will be intimate, dear, and fulfilling for you.

Christmas “un-decorating” next Tuesday: Though we’re sad to take down our sanctuary’s lovely Christmas decorations, we need to do the task of returning the sanctuary to normal. If we can get enough helpers, we can get the decorations to their permanent storage space behind the balcony, rather than just in the back offices, to be moved later.

New “28 Glimpses of Jesus” Video: Though Pr. Mark’s been on a long haiatus of his video series of the 28 fundamental beliefs, he was able to record & upload a video last week! You can link to the video of Doctrine #6: Creation, here: https://youtu.be/3CLBzs0g9sY

(Note: tithes/offerings dropped into the offering plate this coming Sabbath will still count as 2022! So if you want to make any tax-deductible year-end donations, you have until this Sabbath to do so! AdventistGiving can also take 2022 donations up ‘till midnight.)

Announcements

Announcements – 12-14-2022

Announcements:

Church Christmas Party A Success! We had a wonderful time this past Sabbath evening, packing the fellowship hall for a sundown worship, potluck-style supper, and social including musical groups, a skit, bounce house, pinatas, and gifts for the kids. A big thank you goes out to Griselda Schultz, Claudia Flores, Jenny Hastings, and so many others who made it a wonderful and heartfelt time.

Food Bank Distribution: this afternoon, starting at 5:00 p.m. our food bank will be distributing boxes of food from the youth room. If you or anyone you know could benefit, do not hesitate to come receive. We are also in urgent need of a new food bank volunteer coordinator: please pray for God to send us the right person. Thanks to all volunteers for all you do in collecting, arranging, and distributing the food to our community each week. If you would be interested to help any of 4 days per week, please let Pr. Mark know.

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary – Dr. Israel Chambi preaching

3:00 p.m. Pathfinder/Adventurer Kids’ Clubs Meet

5:00 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” bilingual closing-of-the-Sabbath program – Fellowship Hall

Sabbath Afternoon Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders and Adventurers are back on for this Sabbath afternoon, starting @ 3:00 p.m. A big thanks goes out to Margarito Gonzales, Mirella Velasco, and their teams of volunteers, for providing great activities for our kids as they grow in stature, strength, and relationship with God.

Pastor Mark’s Limited Availability & Transition: As announced last summer at church, Pastor Mark has been offered and has accepted a new job at the Southeastern California Conference of SDAs in Riverside, and is now serving as the Assistant to the President there. From now on, his weekday time will be spent there, though he continues to be available via phone/text/e-mail during the week, and will continue to preach and be available Fridays & Sabbaths to the Anaheim/Orange SDA Church district until a new Senior Pastor is found. Please pray for the up-coming transition time, and for discernment in God’s will for the future of our church district. Pastor Nathaniel will be continuing to serve as associate pastor through this time of transition and onward.

Announcements

Announcements – 12-7-22

Announcements:

Food Bank Distribution on Hold This Afternoon: Our food bank will not be distributing this afternoon, will resume next Wednesday, October 7^th, at 5:00 p.m. Thanks to Elder Michael Warr and all volunteers for all you do in collecting, arranging, and distributing the food to our community each week. If you would be interested to help any of 4 days per week, please let Elder Michael or Pr. Mark know.

Mid-week Prayer/Book Discussion Group meets this evening @ 6:00 via zoom to discuss a chapter of Patriarchs & Prophets together, and spend an extended time in prayer. This week we are discussing chapter 32, entitled: “The Law and the Covenants”. (zoom meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569)

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Pathfinder/Adventurer Kids’ Clubs Meet

5:00 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” bilingual closing-of-the-Sabbath program – Fellowship Hall

Sabbath Afternoon Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders and Adventurers are back on for this Sabbath afternoon, starting @ 3:00 p.m. Both clubs have had interesting activities/outings recently! A big thanks goes out to Margarito Gonzales, Mirella Velasco, and their teams of volunteers, for providing great activities for our kids as they grow in stature, strength, and relationship with God.

Church Christmas Party December 10th: Mark your calendars: our church will be having its annual Christmas party on Saturday evening, December 10th, starting at 5:00 p.m. It will include a sundown vespers, a potluck-style vegetarian supper, and a Christmas program afterwards. Gifts will be provided to the children! Invite friends & neighbors to this festive and warm celebration.

Announcements

Announcements – 11-30-22

Announcements:

Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Ven para reunir con hermanos cristianos en un ambiente espiritual en el medio de la semana.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

3:00 p.m. Pathfinder/Adventurer Kids’ Clubs Meet

5:00 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” bilingual closing-of-the-Sabbath program – Fellowship Hall

Announcements

Announcements – 11-16-2022

Announcements:

Wednesday Food Bank Distribution: Food Bank Distribution takes place today and every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. If you or someone you know would benefit from receiving a heaping box of free food, don’t hesitate to come/invite them to come. We are very appreciative of our volunteers who give of their time and energy to bless the community.

Mid-week Prayer/book discussion group continues to meet on zoom at its regular time each week, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). We also continue to discuss book, “Patriarchs and Prophets”, written by Ellen White. This week we will discuss chapter 31 “The Sin of Nadab and Abihu”. Spanish Prayer Group meets at 7:00 in the Fellowship Hall as well. Join to get a mid-week Spiritual recharge, and connection with fellow church members.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary: Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

5:00 p.m. Pathfinder Bonfire in the courtyard (combining with “Sociedad de Jóvenes”)

Up-coming Events for Pathfinders/Adventurers: Though our kids’ clubs will not be meeting at their regular time & place this Sabbath, both clubs have events coming up: The Pathfinders will be having a sundown vespers & bonfire in our courtyard this Sabbath the 19th, with Pr. Mark giving the devotional thought. (Note: this combines with Sociedad de Jovenes at its earlier time). And the Adventurers will be having a trip to a farm on Sunday the 27^th. All church members are invited to both programs. Club leaders Margarito Gonzales (Pathfinders) and Mirella Velasco (Adventurers) have been doing a great job with their volunteer teams blessing our kids. We are much appreciative of them and their efforts.

Thanksgiving Morning Potluck Breakfast & Service: As we’ve done in years past, we’ll be having a Thursday morning potluck at 8:00 a.m. on the 24^th, to share a fellowship meal & reflect on the meaning of Thanksgiving. A short service will be held, with opportunities to express our gratitudes toward God.

Community Service Meal Friday, Nov. 25^th: a group of local volunteers from local non-profits are coming together in our fellowship hall & courtyard Friday the 25^th to hold a meal for our community. Church members are welcome to come and receive and/or participate. Look for more details in next week’s e-mail.

Church Christmas Decorating November 29^th: That Tuesday evening we’ll be gathering to beautify our church sanctuary for the Christmas season. Kids’ ministry & Spanish members are also invited to help out, and also receive some help in their areas. We’ll provide a pizza supper, and Christian Christmas music playing in the sanctuary. Let’s get festive, in celebration of Jesus’ having come to dwell with us.

Announcements

Announcements – 11-2-2022

Announcements:

“Enamored with Jesus” Spanish Evangelism a success! Over the course of 8 evenings, several of our neighboring Spanish churches came together at our site for an evangelistic series led by Pr. Arnaldo Cruz from Florida. Praise the Lord, 7 people were baptized over the course of the week, and everyone came away feeling great about it. May God’s Word continue to be proclaimed throughout Orange County and beyond!

Wednesday Food Bank Distribution: Food Bank Distribution takes place today and every Wednesday at 5:00 p.m. in our church parking lot. It is primarily a drive-through service. If you or someone you know would benefit from a heaping box of free food, don’t hesitate to come receive. We are utterly appreciative of our volunteers who give of their time and energy to bless the community.

Mid-week Prayer/book discussion group continues to meet on zoom at its regular time each week, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). We also continue to discuss book, “Patriarchs and Prophets”, written by Ellen White. This week we will discuss chapter 29 “Satan’s Enmity Against the Law”. Join with us to get a mid-week Spiritual recharge, and connection with fellow church members.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary. Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

5:30 p.m. “Sociedad de Jóvenes” Bilingual ending-of-the-Sabbath service in the Fellowship Hall

(note: the time may change for this program going forward, given the up-coming sundown change)

Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders & Adventurers are back on for this Sabbath Afternoon: will meet at 3:00 p.m. at the entrance to the Fellowship Hall. Club leaders Margarito Gonzales (Pathfinders) and Mirella Velasco (Adventurers) have been doing a great job with their volunteer teams blessing our kids. We are much appreciative of them and their efforts.

Time Changes this Sunday: This is the more positive time change of the year, in which we “Fall back” 1 hour, making a 25-hour day on Sunday. Be sure to remember to change any “non-smart” clocks and devices Saturday night, so you don’t show-up an hour early to something! (That’d be better than showing-up an hour late, though!)

Board Meeting Tuesday: Our church board has modified its schedule slightly to have it’s monthly board meeting this Tuesday. Elders & Ministry Leaders, please make it a priority to attend, and get any agenda items you have to Pr. Mark or Maritza ASAP. All members: please pray for our leaders to be discerning, planning, and implementing God’s will in our future direction and activities. Thanks to all who contribute, for all you do.

First Pastoral Search Committee Meeting next Wednesday: On the evening of November 9^th, a SECC conference official will be coming to start the pastoral search committee process with an already-selected group from our church & the Orange church. Committee members: look for an e-mail with details. All members: please pray for God’s will to be discerned & accomplished as we seek a new lead pastor for our district.

Pastor Mark’s Limited Availability & Transition: As announced this past summer at church, Pastor Mark has been offered and has accepted a new job at the Southeastern California Conference of SDAs in Riverside, and is now serving as the Assistant to the President there. From now on, his weekday time will be spent there, though he continues to be available via phone/text/e-mail during the week, and will continue to preach and be available Fridays & Sabbaths to the Anaheim/Orange SDA Church district until a new Senior Pastor is found. Please pray for the up-coming transition time, and for discernment in God’s will for the future of our church district. Pastor Nathaniel will be continuing to serve as associate pastor through this time of transition and onward.

Announcements

Announcements – 10-26-2022

Announcements:

“Enamored with Jesus” Spanish Evangelism continues nightly! At 7:00 each evening, we are being blessed by several Spanish churches coming together in our sanctuary to sing, pray, and hear a Gospel message presented by Pr. Arnaldo Cruz from Florida. Continues throughout the week at 7:00 p.m., Sabbath evening will begin at 5:00 p.m. with a special concert from Felipe Garibo, and a baptismal service at the end. Pray for the Holy Spirit to move mightily. And it’s not too late to bring a friend or neighbor if you/they understand Spanish! (Note: this is replacing Spanish prayer group tonight and Sociedad de Jovenes for this coming Sabbath).

Mid-week Prayer/book discussion group continues to meet on zoom at its regular time each week, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). We also continue to discuss book, “Patriarchs and Prophets”, written by Ellen White. This week we will discuss chapter 28 “Idolatry at Sinai”. Join with us to get a mid-week Spiritual recharge, and connection with fellow church members.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary. Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

5:00 p.m. Concert by Felipe Garibo / Hispanic Evangelism with Baptismal service

Church Potluck this Sabbath: Being the Last Sabbath of the month, we will be gathering in the fellowship hall after church service to share a vegetarian meal with wonderful Christian fellowship. Bring a dish to share, and come ready to enjoy food, fun, and faith in a warm, friendly atmosphere.

Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders/Adventurers are on hold this week, being the last Sabbath of the month. Club leaders Margarito Gonzales (Pathfinders) and Mirella Velasco (Adventurers) have been doing a great job with their volunteer teams blessing our kids. We are much appreciative of them and their efforts.

“Trunk or Treat” Halloween Alternative Activity: on Sunday, October 30^th, from 6-8 p.m. Our sister church at Orange has decided to host a family-friendly, fall-themed Halloween alternative in its parking lot, and our church has been invited to join them. Come bring your kids to enjoy basketball, a bounce house, and of course candy collection out of the trunks of church members’ cars. You can speak to Pastor Nathaniel if you have any questions or would like to help out.

Pastor Mark’s Limited Availability & Transition: As announced over the summer at church, Pastor Mark has been offered and has accepted a new job at the Southeastern California Conference of SDAs in Riverside, and is now serving as the Assistant to the President there. From now on, his weekday time will be spent there, though he continues to be available via phone/text/e-mail during the week, and will continue to preach and be available Fridays & Sabbaths to the Anaheim/Orange SDA Church district until a new Senior Pastor is found. Please pray for the up-coming transition time, and for discernment in God’s will for the future of our church district. Pastor Nathaniel will be continuing to serve as associate pastor through this time of transition and onward.

Announcements

Announcements – 10-19-2022

Announcements:

Mid-week Prayer/book discussion group will be meeting at its regular time each week, Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Meetings going forward will be on zoom only: (meeting ID#: 7053955673, with password 172569). We also continue to discuss book, “Patriarchs and Prophets”, written by Ellen White. This week we will discuss chapter 27 “The Law Given to Israel”. Join with us to get a mid-week Spiritual recharge, and connection with fellow church members.

Spanish Prayer Group: For the first time since the pandemic shutdown, our Spanish group has recently resumed its weekly prayer group on Wednesday evenings @ 7:00 in the fellowship hall. If you are a Spanish-speaker, come receive a blessing with fellow believers.

Sabbath Morning Church Worship: We continue to meet in the sanctuary. Folks are still recommended to wear facemasks while worshipping, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

Current Sabbath Worship/Activities schedule:

9:00 a.m. Spanish Sabbath School service (Fellowship Hall)

9:20 a.m. Kids’ song service (all ages) in Youth Room

9:45 a.m. Kids’ Sabbath Schools in their age/grade-based classrooms

10:00 a.m. Spanish Devotional Service – Fellowship Hall

Young Adult Sabbath School – room 304

English Adult Sabbath School – Sanctuary

11:00 a.m. All ages/languages church service in sanctuary

3:00 Kids’ Clubs of Pathfinders/Adventurers

5:00 p.m. Concert by Felipe Garibo / First Night of Hispanic Evangelism with Pastor Arnaldo Cruz (note: this is pre-empting Sociedad de Jovenes both this week and next).

Hispanic Evangelism Starts This Sabbath Afternoon/Evening! You may have seen the large banner in front of our church: from October 22-29, members & visitors from a few surrounding Hispanic churches will be joining our Spanish group to welcome guest speaker Arnaldo Cruz as he brings the theme “Enamored with Jesus”. Weeknights will begin at 7:00 p.m., but the two Sabbath services will include a concert beforehand, and will start at 5:00.

“Trunk or Treat” Halloween Alternative Activity on October 30^th: Our sister church at Orange has decided to host a family-friendly, fall-themed Halloween alternative in its parking lot that Sunday evening, and our church board has voted to join them. Come bring your kids to enjoy basketball, a bounce house, and of course candy collection out of the trunks of church members’ cars. You can speak to Pastor Nathaniel if you have any questions or would like to participate.