STONE TOWER MISSION:

To Seek & Save the Lost

September 11th, 2026

Hi everyone,


I hope and pray that things are going well with you, and that you're enjoying both the heat and the closing weeks of summer.


Don't forget, this week we are going camping at the Barview Jetty Campground in Rockaway Beach. Our church will be closed this Sabbath, as our service will be happening at the campground. I'm scheduled to preach, and I'm still praying about a topic, but it will be a little less formal than our usual service.


Please keep everyone traveling in prayer, and ask God to bless our weekend together.


A quick note about upcoming meetings: because of the Labor Day weekend, our Elders' Meeting has been rescheduled to Tuesday, September 22. The Board Meeting will move from September 22 to September 29.


Please adjust your calendars accordingly.


Also, we will not be having a Family Meeting this month. Since I'll be at the camping trip this week and then at Lents the following week, we've decided to forego the Family Meeting for September and plan something for October instead.


I look forward to seeing you at camp! Happy Sabbath, and God bless.


"The Lord watches over you; He is your shade at your right hand."



Psalm 121:5 (NKJV)


Blessings,


David Kokiong

Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church

Cell: 503-567-9315


Email: david.kokiong@gmail.com




Sabbath School

Lesson Study


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Worship Service Information

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Stone Tower Church Announcements & Activities

Sabbath September 12th

Outdoor Church at Bar View Jetty; No Services at Stone Tower SDA

10:00 a.m. Sabbath Services

1:00 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Meal; Bring your favorite dish to share

September 10-13

You are invited to Outdoor Church next Sabbath, September 12th! Join us at Barview Jetty County Campground in the Shelter building next to the playground at 10 am for Sabbath school, and 11 am for church service. We will then share a potluck meal. Don’t forget your serving spoon!

House of Peace Orchestra will be starting rehearsals on September 13th. We are inviting anyone who is interested in joining the orchestra to contact 503-810-3730. Rehearsals are at 7902 NE St John's Road, Unit 104 Vancouver WA 98665

Stone Tower Janitorial

We are looking for additional church members to join our rotating custodial cleaning teams. If you are willing to help keep our church clean and welcoming, please get in touch with Melissa or Jay for more information.


Wednesday night prayer meeting 6:30-7:30 pm 

This quarter we will be utilizing the format of the 2026 10 days of Prayer prepared by Don MacLaffery. In the ABC classroom. Ring the downstairs doorbell if locked. Contact: Judy Duncan or Kenny Smith for details.


International Prayer Group every evening, 7:00 pm PDT. Join the North America Prayer Group through Zoom by clicking this link:

Meeting passcode: 247247

ST Prayer Ministry Group on the Signal App: Connect with Stone Tower members to share your praises and prayer requests and to pray for your fellow members.  Click on the QR code below or take a picture of it to become a member (includes a link to download Signal).  The group asks that messages be limited to praise and prayer requests only.

UPCOMING EVENTS


THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:

Click on the picture for a video corresponding with My Bible First Kindergarten and Primary lessons

Sabbath September 19th

10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Services

11:00 a.m. Dr. Harold Lee

1:30 p.m. Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss E.J. Waggoner's book, The Glad Tidings, share testimonies, and pray.

1:45-3:45 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy Book Club; don't forget to bring your lunch. We'll learn from the word of God and our SDA prophetess.

Mark your Calendars

September 15th

6:00 p.m. Elders Meeting

September 22nd

6:00 p.m. Admin Board Meeting

7:00 p.m. Ministries Board Meeting

Children's Ministries

Please don't forget to add these dates to your calendar: Sept. 27, Oct. 25, and Nov. 22.

September 15th

Seasons: Moving through the Changes of Grief and Loss, at 10:30 AM: If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, join this safe and supportive 10-week group for healing and comfort in the PACS Boardroom, 11020 NE Halsey St., Portland. For more information, contact Shirley Allen, PACS chaplain, 503-252-4589 x121.

Sunday September 20th

5:00-7:30 p.m. NW Veg potluck - Fellowship Hall. Bring plates and utensils plus a plant-based dish with a card listing its ingredients. Bring enough to serve 4-6, and increase the amount by 4 servings for each additional person in your party.

September 25th

Agape Feast; Organ and Piano Concert

September 26th

Communion Sabbath

December 19th and 20th Health and Temperance

Natural Remedies Program: Sabbath, Dec. 19, 2:00 PM. Everyone is invited to come hear guest speakers share testimonies of healing and remedies used in their journey.

Sunday, Dec. 20, 10:00 a.m., will be a presentation for women only.

November 13-15, 2026

Oregon Conference Annual Women’s Retreat

November 13-15, 2026, at Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center.

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

Mt. Tabor Adventist Church invites you to a FREE Community Fun Day on Sunday, September 13, from 2:00–5:00 p.m. Enjoy fair-style games and activities, live music, food & drinks, raffle prizes, and family fun as we celebrate the end of summer and our community together. Everyone is welcome at 1001 SE 60th Ave., Portland, OR 97215.

Support Adventist education

Click the Picture Below for More Information

Substitute Teachers Needed at PAES

Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who enjoy being around children and in the school environment. Requirements: Age 21+, college degree preferred, and experience teaching and/or supervising children ages 5-13. If you are interested and would like more information, please reach out to admin@paes.com to apply.

Thank you!

Your Student Belongs at PAA

School started today, August 25th, and the energy on campus is wonderful!!!


I am excited to share that we have a great event for people to get involved with. I am attaching a slide for churches and a poster, if there is a place for you to hang it. Please run this through October 26:


PAA Paddle Battle - First Ever Pickleball Tournament!

Grab a partner and join us for the first-ever PAA Paddle Battle - a mixed duo pickleball tournament benefiting PAA Student Scholarships (PAASS). All skill levels welcome, paddles available, and great prizes up for grabs!

Sunday, November 8 | Portland Adventist Academy

Check-in at 8:00 am | Ages 14 and up

$80 per mixed duo | Register by October 26

Concessions available. Can't play? Come cheer!

Dink. Drive. Donate.

Register HERE or at paasda.org or call 503-255-8372.

Have a wonderful day!


Mechelle Peinado

Principal

Portland Adventist Academy

Christ-Centered Character-Driven


Office 971-351-9031     Mobile 503-438-0920     Website www.paasda.org

Trust steadily in God, hope unswervingly, love extravagantly. 1 Corinthians 13:13

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  2. Vegetarian and vegan recipes you'd like to share

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Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church

3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR 97232

(503) 232-6018 | StoneTowerSDA.org

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