WELCOME ONE AND ALL ~ We are delighted to have the privilege of worshiping together on this beautiful Sabbath morning.  It is our hope you will see Jesus in all we do.  We pray the voice of God will speak to your heart.

 

FELLOWSHIP MINISTRY ~ Please accept our personal invitation to enjoy a delightful lunch buffet today following the worship service.  This is a wonderful time for us all to form friendships and to enjoy the blessings of lunch together as part of the “Family of God.”

 

SPANISH SABBATH SCHOOL ~ We are pleased to have a Spanish class being held at the rear of the sanctuary Sabbath mornings, 9:30-10:35 am.  All who would be blessed by a Spanish lesson are invited. 

 

COMMUNION SERVICE ~ Today we celebrate this very sacred service.  We begin first with the symbol of cleansing the heart, mind and body—the foot washing. Second, we participate in the emblems that represent the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, as the ultimate sacrifice by which we receive the gift of eternal life, salvation.

 

The pure juice of the grape, fresh wine, represents the blood of Christ shed for the remission of our sins.  The unleavened bread, represents the body of Christ offered as the atoning sacrifice; the only perfect Lamb of God.

 

SMALL GROUP MINISTRY ~ We continue our weekly time of study and prayer, Wednesday evenings, 7:00 pm.  Plan to attend our scripture studies.   Your needed materials will be furnished.

 

FOOD BANK HOURS ~ We are blessed to be able to help our community through the Food Bank.  The public and our members alike, can receive assistance during regular open hours, Tuesday, 12 Noon to 2 PM.    NOTE: This is a day and time change.

 

NOMINATING COMMITTEE ~ The Nominating Committee has completed their recommendations of new officers for the coming year.  We thank the committee for their diligent service to the church family, and trust that the Second Reading report you have received today is complete.  Every effort has been made to follow proper protocol as outlined in the church manual.

 

VBS — NEWS, VIEWS AND NEEDS:

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL ~ Plans are underway for another GREAT VBS program,  July 14-18, 6:30-8:30 pm.  The theme for this year’s program is, Son Harvest Country Fair.  Invite your friends and neighborhood children to come and enjoy these exciting programs.

 

URGENT NEED, VBS HELPERS ~ We are in urgent need of volunteers to help with Vacation Bible School.  Needs include: story-tellers, lesson teachers, arts and crafts leaders, skit participants and other misc. help.  Without YOU, VBS will NOT happen. This year’s dates, July 14 to 18, 6:30-8:30 pm.  Information: Sandi Duerr or Christine Duncan.

 

VBS STAFF T-SHIRTS ~ If you would like a “Son Harvest” VBS staff T-Shirt there is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board, or for info. call Sandi Duerr, 221-6995.

 

WORSHIP CONCERT ~ We are pleased Dr. Calvin Taylor will be coming to Winter Haven for Sabbath services August 2.  His blend of scripture and music has been a blessing to worshipers.  Invite family and friends.

 

LOOKING FOR “CRAFTY” PEOPLE ~ Pat Durfey is looking for the names of people who do crafts, and type of crafts they do, in order to develop a network or resource pool where they are able to be of assistance to each other.  For information and/or to submit names, please contact Pat Durfey, 421-8452.

 

WEIGHT LOSS SEMINAR ~ Monday eve., 6:30 pm. This weekly seminar is to assist those of us who could benefit from losing 10, 20, 50 lbs. or more.  The meetings are a maximum of one hour; the weigh-ins are private.  There are scripture promises, dietary helpful hints, suggested food plans, prayer and encouragement. This is a great time to make a NEW RESOLVE to get in better shape and lose a few pounds.  The group has both men and ladies attending.

 

IS TITHING A SACRED TRUST? ~ Could returning a faithful tithe be a test of our faith?  Is there an answer to your financial crisis?  I believe the answer to both questions is “yes.”  First, God says, “Bring ye . . .”  He trusts that I will listen and obey.  God’s trust in me is, indeed, sacred.  Second, God is not in need of me to be His “watch-dog.”  He has simply ask each of us to faithfully “bring” the tithe into the storehouse, and He will hold those who use and/or abuse the use of these sacred funds accountable to a divine standard.  Third, how can God bless me if I don’t trust Him and His promises?

 

FRIENDSHIP MINISTRY ~ Due to the extreme low water conditions boating has been impossible, however, We can STILL ENJOY A GREAT TIME AT THE LAKE. Join for a morning, 9 am to 12 Noon, of swimming, play and great fellowship  July 27.  We will be at the beach on the Southeast shore of Lake Roy.  (This is the same place where we have gone boating.)

 

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH ~ All women, ages 13 and up, are invited to a Women’s Ministry “Time of Prayer,” July 19, immediately following the lunch buffet.  The group meets, in the upper grades classroom, the third Sabbath of each month. 

 

WEB SITE MINISTRY ~ www.WinterHavenSDA.org.  Enjoy this new way of reaching out to our community!

 

INSURANCE FOR CHURCH ~ We have received the bill for our church property damage and liability insurance. The insurance paid is nearly $12,000, or is about $1,000 per month.  If every church family donated just $10 per month to the insurance fund we could liquidate most of this debt before it comes due again.  Please pray about what you can do to help pay this large bill. Some may not be able to give large amounts, but others may be able to give more. 

 

LUNCH BUFFET MINISTRY ~ Thank you to all who have signed up to become a part of this important ministry.  The listing of the New Groups and the Schedule is available in the foyer.  New groups will be shepherded by Susie Hart and Elma Hart.

 

GOOD NEIGHBOR ETTIQUITE ~ We ask that all who stay to enjoy the Luncheon Buffet be seated at the tables. We will then be dismissing by table.  Children under 14 are asked to go through line with their families, even if they plan to eat at the tables outside.  Please be sure the outside tables and the surrounding area is free of litter.

 

SHARING MINISTRY,  FREE BOOKS ~ There is a “Free Books” table in the Gym.  If you have books to donate, or if you want to take books, this will be our Summer Book Swap Table.  Remember, friends, Good books . . . fight truth decay! 

 

REMEMBER OUR CHILDREN ~ School Operating income is dependant on your help.  SAFE, (Student Aid for Education) Funds are vital for the stability of our school.  Please mark your donations on the tithe envelope, “SAFE”.  Our children benefit from your generous gifts.

 

FUND RAISING OPPORTUNITIES ~

          General Mills UPC Code, School benefit. Anytime.

          Worthington (etc.) Food Labels, Church Benefit

          Aluminum Cans, Continuing, Pathfinders

 

NOT A GORMET COOK? ~ There is an important place for you in the “Lunch Buffet Ministry.”  We always need things like cottage cheese, potato chips, pickles, olives, carrots or completed relish plates.  These will nicely add to the prepared buffet.  In addition, the kitchen staff always appreciates a hand in the clean-up after the dinner.  Your help with dishes and table clean-up will compliment the work of our great chefs.

 

L.A.M.B. PRISON MINISTRY ~ Children born to mothers in prison offer special opportunities to share a working gospel.  Talk to Trudy Mike, coordinator. 

 

HELP!  FOOD IS NEEDED ~ The supplies at the Food Bank are in need of canned vegetables, canned fruits, sweet potatoes and/or yams, plus, chunky soups (with pop top lids) and other non-perishables.  Each time you shop, get extra cans to bring to church.  Little gifts soon add up!

 

PRAYING FOR OUR CHILDREN ~ Franchising the young people of our church involves more than just asking them to do “something” for God.  We all, I believe without exception, have either children (regardless of age) or loved ones (siblings, nieces and nephews, etc.) who are the burden of our hearts.  We continue this ministry for these precious jewels, the joy of our hearts, to be re-united in a greater way with an Almighty God.

 

COMPASSION MINISTRY ~ If you are aware of any families that are in need of assistance, please inform our Compassion Ministry team (Eleanor Ferrio, director of Community Services).  We have an active Food Bank program here in Winter Haven. 

 

A PARKING OPTION ~ If it is not an inconvenience, please consider parking in the Eye Clinic parking lot just adjacent to the church property on the East side. 

 

ALUMINUM CANS FOR PATHFINDERS ~ Please continue to recycle the aluminum so we can protect our resources.  Pathfinders are again collecting the aluminum as part of their fundraising for the 2009 National Camporee in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.

 

REVERENCE ~ While the church sanctuary may not be the Most Holy place as in the tabernacle, it is to be a place to show reverence to the presence of God.  We are told that nothing of the ordinary, even the common talk of everyday topics, or everyday routine is to come into the sanctuary. Our children are to be taught that when they enter they do so with total reverence.  To profane the sanctuary is to offend God.

 

MISSION STATEMENT ~ “Reaching Spiritually Lost People with God’s Redemptive Amazing Grace” ~

Defined: The Seventh-day Adventist Church at Winter Haven exists to communicate to all people the everlasting gospel of God’s love in the context of the three angels’ messages of Revelation 14:6-12.

 

God’s redemptive grace is revealed in the life, death, resurrection, and high priestly ministry of Jesus Christ.  This message is to lead all who hear to choose to accept Jesus as their personal Saviour and Lord and to become united with His remnant church.

 

When we walk in the footsteps of Jesus, we will nurture each other that all may become disciples of Christ, thus preparing a people for His soon return.

 

CHURCH MINISTRIES ~ “The Gospel in Action”

Fellowship Ministry: Weekly and Monthly Potlucks

Compassion Ministry: The Food Bank Program

Caring Ministry: Nursing Home Sharing Time

Grant A Wish Ministry:  Give Kids the World

Audio Tape Ministry.  Ministering to worship needs

Fitness Ministry: Awareness to Make Lifestyle Changes

Friendship Ministry: Water Sports for Young and Others

Music Ministry: Strings of Joy and Member Music

Praying for Our Children.  Ministering to our Children

Concert Series Ministry: Concerts for our Community

Embracing Ministry: Greeters Welcoming Guests

Health Outreach Ministry: Vegetarian Cooking Seminars

Small Group Worship Ministry: Weekly Prayer and Study

Internet Ministry: Website—www.WinterHavenSDA.org

Prayer Warrior Ministry—Intercessory Prayer for Church

Spoken Word Ministry: Weekly Preaching/Evangelism

Correspondence Ministry: Cards and Notes to Family

Education Ministry:  School for the Church’s Children

L.A.M.B. Prison Ministry: Reaching Incarcerated Families

Pathfinder Ministry: Activities for the Older Children

Adventurer Ministry: Activities for the Younger Children

Home and School Ministry: A Time for Involvement

Visual Attraction Ministry: Keeping the Church Beautiful

Sharing Ministry:  Book Swapping and Exchange

Media Print Ministry:  Liberty  and  Signs  Magazines

Security/Safety Ministry:  Church Safe Haven

Secret Sister Ministry:  Encouraging one another in God

Work Bee Ministry:  Keepers of God’s House

Social Fellowship Ministry:  The Church Family at Play

Church Family Ministry:  All Working, Praying, Playing

 

Friends, there is a ministry (perhaps several) for each of us to become actively involved in the “Process” of sharing the good news of Salvation to our families and to our communities.  Remember, there is but one reason to be a Christian—Preparing a People to be Ready for Jesus to Come.  It begins first in our own hearts and then reaches out to our families, friends and to our circle of influence.  It happens when each of us daily asks God—“Help me to be just a little more like Jesus today, than I was yesterday!”

 

If you are a guest today, we hope you will sense the presence of Joy, Delight, and Thankfulness you have brought to us by your visit.  We hope you will consider making the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Winter Haven your church home.  If there is anything we can do to enhance your visit, speak to the pastor or one of the worship leaders.