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STONE TOWER MISSION:
To Seek & Save the Lost
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Good morning, everyone,
I hope and pray you're doing well. We've got an exciting weekend coming up with Ron Duffield speaking on Friday and Saturday, so please lift the series in prayer.
As this is the second Sabbath of the month, I will be at Lents this week. I'll be preaching at Stone Tower on April 18 with the topic "Spiritual Gifts, Part 1." Following the service, we're going to have a short family meeting to discuss what's been happening, what's happening next, and to answer any general questions. I also want to talk about how we can be more united in the body of Christ. I'm aiming for 50 minutes maximum, since it will probably be a nice day, and a hike would be good for all of us.
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Don't forget, the next Town Hall Meeting with the Oregon Conference for our district is taking place on Tuesday, May 5 at the Beaverton SDA Church from 6:00 to 8:30 PM. It will be good to hear a report on how our Conference is doing from our leadership, and to bring any questions we might have for them.
"As each one has received a gift, minister it to one another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God."
1 Peter 4:10 (NKJV))
Blessings,
David Kokiong
Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church
Cell: 503-567-9315
Email: david.kokiong@gmail.com
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Sabbath School
Lesson Study
(Click on the image, select the lesson this week)
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Friday April 10th
7:00 p.m. "Liberty of Conscience: Foundation of The Great Controversy."
Sabbath April 11th
10:00 a.m. Ron Duffield, "The Way The Lord Has Led Us: God's Delegated Messengers."
11:00 a.m. Ron Duffield, "Sunday Laws are Coming: But we are Ready, Right?"
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Lunch
2:30 p.m. Ron Duffield "The NRLA and the Salamanca Vision: Lessons for Today?"
4:00 p.m. Ron Duffield "The IRLA and The United Nations: Confederacy with The World."
Questions and Answers
| It's not too late to join the Stone Tower Bible Challenge for 2026! Our congregation is reading through the Bible and memorizing scripture together. Plan to participate with us as we grow in Christ! Remember to mark off your progress on the bulletin board outside the kitchen. Reading plans are available at the Evangelism Resource Center. More information and downloadable Bible reading plans on our website HERE. | | Prayer Ministry at Stone Tower | | |
Wednesday night prayer meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
Sharing time 6:15 pm
We’ll read/discuss a chapter of The Incredible Power of Prayer and spend time in conversational prayer, where everyone has the opportunity to participate as desired. 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. | | | |
THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:
Click on the picture for a video corresponding with My Bible First Kindergarten and Primary lessons
| | A great way to prepare for our time with Ron next weekend is to watch the series he recently gave at Sandy, or the 6 part series he gave several years ago in Michigan. Both these series and more information is on our website HERE. His books and other relevant books and materials will be made available during the series. | | |
Sabbath April 18th
10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Pastor Kokiong, "Spiritual Gifts, Part 1."
1:00 p.m. Fellowship Potluck Meal
2:30 p.m. Family Meeting
April 21st
5:00 p.m. Elders Meeting
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Visit the Stone Tower Library!
Looking for inspiring reads, Bible study resources, or something wholesome for the kids?
The Stone Tower Library is open and ready to serve you!
Our collection includes:
- Christian living and devotional books
- Bible commentaries and study guides
- Children’s books with strong values and fun stories
- Inspirational biographies and more
💡 Note: All are welcome to browse, borrow, and enjoy!
Come in and explore, grow your faith, and take home something encouraging this week!
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A historical review of the Seventh-day Adventist history from 1844 through 1891.
The title itself implies that the latter rain must have been among us as a people once before. If so, then exactly what was it and when did this occur?
As Ron Duffield reviews our history, our hearts will be strangely warmed as we see, perhaps as never before, that this great second Advent movement was raised up by God to give the latter rain message.
LISTEN ONLINE
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"The latter rain did begin in the 1888-1895 era, but it was largely “resisted” by church leaders, we are told. I know, that is hard to believe and surely needs some explanations—all of which Ron addressed in Volume One. If
few are aware of how Christ was really treated over 125 years ago even among our own church fathers, is it possible that we are still wounding Him by our naïve or willful ignorance today?
Wounded in the House of His Friends brings us face to face with the reality of divine sufferings that were intensified during the 1888 episode and aftermath and that continue to this very day."
Herb Douglass
LISTEN ONLINE
| | Tuesdays 4-5:00 PM, Teen Bible Study via Zoom. Open to ages 11-16. We will be exploring the miracles of Jesus over the next several weeks. Contact Pastor David for the link. | | |
Women's Ministries April 19
10:00 a.m. Ladies, next Sunday will be our spring prayer brunch at the Brownell Residence. Join us as we spend time appreciating the renewal of spring and seeking a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit for the work before us. Stop by the ERC window after church service to RSVP.
April 21st
5:00 p.m. Elders Meeting
April 28th
6:00 p.m. Administrative Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Ministries Board Meeting
May 31st
11:00 a.m. The women's monthly meetups are back! We will meet at the Gyro House in Beaverton for a meal and fellowship, and to plan the remaining meetups for the year. We hope all the women will come out and get to know your sisters in Christ.
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Oregon Conference Women’s Ministry Training Day
Is just around the corner, on Sunday, April 12th at the Holden Convention Center in Gladstone, Oregon. Check-in is at 8:30 AM and includes a continental breakfast. Training from 9 AM sharp to 4 PM. Be ready to have some fun and make new connections! This is NOT just for women’s ministries leaders, but for any laywoman who helps or hopes to at some point. Register by March 31st to have your name entered into a drawing for a gift basket! https://orad.us/2026WMTraining.
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Hello, friend in Christ. We are excited to share these six-session classes with you and your contacts. Please share this announcement with them. Thank you!
Highest Education parenting classes with Love and Logic, taught by William Hurtado, are coming soon! Six sessions, April 15 - May 20, Wednesdays from 6:30 pm - 8 pm at Frontier Electric near Costco in Vancouver. See the attached poster or visit https://www.highesteducation.com/parenting-education/. Make plans to attend!
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Date: April 18th, 2026
Time: 5PM
Location: Sandy Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Address: 18575 SE Langensand Rd. Sandy, OR 97055
Come join us at the Sandy SDA Church for the Melashenko family musical praise events.
| | Creatives! You’re invited to this year’s Creators Lab, May 1-3 in Gladstone, Oregon! Sponsored by the Oregon Conference, Creators Lab is a unique gathering designed to equip and inspire content creators, storytellers, and leaders to impact today’s world with meaningful, faith-centered media. This year’s speakers will include Kat Armas, author of Abuelita Faith, Everett Patterson from BibleProject, Kevin Wilson; Ben Lundquist, Kaleb Eisele, and more as they explore how faith intersects with culture, storytelling, and digital influence. Learn more at www.creatorslabpnw.info! | | |
Big Lake Youth Camp Summer 2026 Sessions Beginning June 28- August 30
Big Lake Youth Camp summer registration is now open! Ready to have a life-changing week of adventure? Sign up today for youth camps or family camps at Big Lake! www.biglake.org We are excited to see how God will move this summer and hope kids from your church and community will be a part of it!
Medical Volunteers Needed at Big Lake!
Big Lake Youth Camp is looking for RN's, NP’s, PA's, paramedics, social workers, and counselors to volunteer at camp this summer! Spend Sunday through Friday at Big Lake helping support the health and well-being of our campers and staff so they can fully enjoy their week at camp. We especially welcome those with experience in family medicine, emergency care, or pediatrics. As a thank you for serving, a child of your choice can attend a week of camp for free! To learn more, email biglakemedical@biglake.org.
| | Light Bearers Convocation is coming soon, June 24-27! Find event location, start times, speakers, and more HERE.
This year's emphasis is on Ephesians. "Paul’s letter to the Ephesian church was nothing short of revolutionary. In our study, we will discover a gospel that broke barriers, catalyzed healing, and unleashed resurrection power—a power that is available for us even today." | | |
Positions available at Portland Adventist Elementary School
A full-time Treasurer IS STILL NEEDED to support our PK–8 campus. The role involves bookkeeping and accounting duties (QuickBooks preferred; training available) and requires strong communication and flexibility; interested candidates may send a résumé to principal@paes.com.
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Job Opportunity at Portland Adventist Academy
Portland Adventist Academy is seeking an outstanding half-time high school Spanish teacher for the 2026-27 school year. For full details and qualifications, visit: https://jobs.adventisteducation.org/opportunities/18753
If you are interested or know someone who might be a great fit, please contact Mechelle Peinado at mpeinado@paasda.org.
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High school juniors and seniors, experience Walla Walla University for yourself at April U-Days (April 5-7) — we’ll cover your food and lodging expenses! Register by March 15 at wallawalla.edu/udays. Questions about U-Days or WWU? Call (800) 541-8900.
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Estudiantes de penúltimo y último año de preparatoria, disfruten de la experiencia de Walla Walla University durante los April U-Days (del 5 al 7 de abril). ¡Cubrimos sus gastos de alojamiento y comida! Inscríbanse antes del 15 de marzo en wallawalla.edu/udays. ¿Tienen preguntas sobre los April U-Days o Walla Walla University? Llamen al (800) 541-8900
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Communication Card
We want to hear from you! If you have questions or concerns you would like to voice, or if you would like a personal visit, phone call or another service offered by our church leadership, click the button below. If you need to speak to an elder or would like Bible studies or to be baptized or if you’d like to transfer to Stone Tower from another church, all of this can happen through our one point of contact below. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate ministry leader for consideration.
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Things to send to the Secretary's email at the bottom of the newsletter:
- Event stories, reports & photos
- Vegetarian and vegan recipes you'd like to share
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