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STONE TOWER MISSION:
To Seek & Save the Lost
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Hi everyone,
I hope and pray that things are well with you.
The elders had an excellent training on Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM with the Oregon Conference. We covered effective visitation, conceptual tools for difficult conversations, and two additional sessions that were very helpful for our ministry together.
That same Sunday evening, Follow the Star held an appreciation banquet as a thank you to all the members who stepped in and helped make it a success. It was a wonderful time of gratitude and celebration.
We are now midway through the Prophecy Refresh Series, and it is going very well! This Thursday through Saturday (February 26-28), I will be covering Ezekiel in Bible Prophecy during our evening sessions. We meet from 6:45 PM to 8:00 PM each night, and I have been taking questions and answers live. If you would like to check us out, please join us downstairs in the Fellowship Hall. Otherwise, please keep this series in your prayers.
Looking ahead, PAES is holding an Open House for new and returning students—and for those interested in considering PAES—on Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
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There will be a food fair associated with this event, and our church is involved in helping bridge our school to our community. If you are interested, please come and show your support. Otherwise, please keep our school in prayer as we seek to increase enrollment.
Don't forget that starting Friday, March 6, at 7:00 PM, we have Pastor Kevin Paulson coming to speak on a weekend series called "Prepare To Meet Thy God." Please mark your calendars and begin praying for this important series.
This Sabbath is our 4th Sabbath, so I will be at Stone Tower. My sermon topic is the Future-Focused Church, Part 4: "Will Your Anchor Hold?" I hope you can join me as we continue this journey together.
"This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil."
— Hebrews 6:19 (NKJV)
May we remain anchored in Christ, steadfast in hope, and faithful in service as we look to Him.
Blessings in Christ,
David Kokiong
Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church
Cell: 503-567-9315
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Sabbath School
Lesson Study
(Click on the image, select the lesson this week)
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Thursday February 26th
7:00-8:00 p.m. Cracking The Bible Time Code
Friday February 27th
7:00-8:00 p.m. God's Seal vs. The World's Magic; What's The Difference?
Sabbath February 28th
10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Classes
11:00 a.m. Pastor David Kokiong, Will Your Anchor Hold?
1:30 p.m. Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, "The Promise of the Spirit," 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 the inspired writings of Ellen G. White.
7:00-8:00 p.m. The Real Issue in the Final Crisis
| 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. | | |
Stone Tower Community Service Survey
In the interest of serving our church and the surrounding community, we are asking for your help and input. Please follow the link to complete the Community Service Survey.
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ABC Sabbath School - Revelation
Daniel was a young man when he was captured and taken to a foreign country, and then he was called into duty by the LORD. Daniel had an amazing life beginning with his parents, and their training prepared him for a lifelong walk with the LORD, whether he was a teenager interpreting dreams of the most powerful man in his world or merely living life daily advising the powerful.
Fifty years go by, and then the LORD gives Daniel his own personal visions and dreams, and WOW are they fascinating and important to the world, his and ours.
As we explore Daniel's prophetic revelations, you will discover the connection to John's book of Revelation. We will draw in those visions and then the entirety of John's messages.
Join us in the ABC classroom downstairs, 9:35 a.m., for a dynamic, in-depth study of these two amazing messages from our LORD. This class will prepare you to comfortably and confidently discuss these books in any situation
Contact Elder Nunn at elderbnunn@gmail.com for more information, or just show up ready to interact with a very insightful group
| | 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
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Friday March 6th
7:00 p.m. “Our Supreme Authority” The doctrine of inspiration
Sabbath March 7th
10:00 a.m. Kevin Paulson, The Problem and the Solution: Sin and the Savior
11:00 a.m. Kevin Paulson, Is Jacob’s Ladder An Escalator? Biblical salvation: God’s part and our part
1:30 p.m. Fellowship Potluck
2:30 p.m. Impossible Till It Happens: God’s power to overcome sin
4:00 p.m. A Tale of Two Pocket: Humanity’s role in the great controversy
5:00 p.m. Questions and Answers
| | Arthur G Daniells 1858-1936 | | Arthur G. Daniells(1858–1936), the longest-serving president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, made a profound and lasting impact on the church through his energetic leadership.
His missionary spirit led him to South Africa, Australia, Germany, Scandanavia, England and more where he established the work and built institutions with mentorship and encouragment from the early adventist pioneers. | | |
In 1924, after the death of E.G. White, Daniells was asked by the Ministerial Assoc. to make a compilation of the writings of E.G.W. on the subject of "Justification by Faith".
What he presents in this little book has thrilled its readers and motivated the likes of Taylor Bunch and others to expound on the subject, and uphold the Third Angels' message. This is a must-read for all who would be ready for Jesus' soon return.
DOWNLOAD
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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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Sunday March 15th
5:00-7:30 p.m. Northwest Veg, Fellowship Potluck
Bring plates and utensils, plus a plant-based dish with
card listing its ingredients. Bring enough to serve 4-6
and increase the amount by 4 servings for each additional
person in your party.
Tuesday March 17th
5:00 p.m. Elders Meeting
Sunday March 22nd
11:00 a.m. Children's Ministries Skills Class
The event is open to children and families to learn a skill and share a meal. The focus of this event is Sewing. The class will give the children hands-on opportunities to learn. Bring a potluck-style food item. The sign-up sheet is located in the kindergarten room.
Tuesday March 24th
6:00 p.m. Admin Board Meeting
7:00 p.m. Ministries Board Meeting
| | WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS | | |
Your church family is invited to our next First Friday on March 6. First Friday is a once-monthly inspirational community fellowship event. It will be held at Adventist Health Portland Medical Center. It begins at 7:15 p.m. on the lower level in Amphitheaters C & D.
This First Friday will feature an inspirational talk by Shannon Isadore and music by The Brown Sisters. We would like to invite you to join us for this FREE event, and we encourage you to invite your friends and family members. Please download the flyer attached to this email for additional information.
Registration for the free soup and salad dinner is open now through March 4th. Remember that dinner registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and please let us know how many guests you will be bringing with you. Soup and salad will be served from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Here is the link to register:
https://adventisthealth.org/portland/events/ahpl-first-friday/
Adventist Health Portland AHPL First Friday
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 90 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 400 sites of care, including 26 acute care facilities.
adventisthealth.org
Thank you and have a blessed day,
Spiritual Care team
| | Sunnyside Adventist Church, March 19, 2026, at 1:00 pm, presented by Tim Peterson, Trust Officer of the Oregon Conference. Learn how to protect your family and assets, create a will or trust, avoid common estate planning mistakes, and practice faithful Christian stewardship. RSVP to info@sunnysideadventist.org. Sunnyside Church is located at 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216. | | Prayer Conference with Pavel Goia - REGISTER NOW to attend, spots are filling up, and the lodge is already full! | | |
Portland Adventist Community Services is Hiring! Come join our non-profit organization in the Portland area that serves the community with a Thrift Store, Food Pantry, and Dental Clinic. We are hiring a Development & Planning Manager, Dental Clinic Coordinator, and Dental Assistant. If you are interested in these positions, please click the Hiring button above.
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Positions available at Portland Adventist Elementary School
PAES is seeking a full-time Treasurer 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.
OPEN HOUSE & FOOD FAIR - THURSDAY, MAR. 5
NEW and CURRENT families are invited to come and see what makes PAES such a special place to be and register for next school year! In partnership with our constituent churches, we are hosting an Open House & Food Fair on March 5th from 5:30-7:30pm! Classrooms will be open with student work on display, you'll be able to talk with next year's teachers, and the food fair with food for purchase will be happening in the gym! Join us for the fun!
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Dear Parents and Friends of PAA,
We are so proud of the students at PAA. As we prepare for our PAASS (Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship) Auction, we are still seeking donated items to support student scholarships.
We are especially looking for:
- Timeshares or vacation homes
- Vacation packages or experiences
- Adventure activities
- Gift cards or unique items
Most of our students would be unable to attend PAA without scholarship support. Because of generous partners like you, they’re not just receiving an education—they’re part of a community where they are truly seen, known, and loved.
If you—or someone you know—might be willing to donate, please feel free to connect them with me. Every contribution makes a meaningful difference in our students' lives.
With gratitude,
U'Lee Brown
Communications | Development Director
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The Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship Auction is now online!
The Portland Adventist Academy Student Scholarship Auction has moved to an exciting online format, making it easier than ever for you to participate and support students!
Auction celebrations kick off Friday, March 6, at 12:00 PM 👉 Visit https://PAASA.ourschool.auction to watch special student stories and learn why PAA students need YOU.
Online Silent Auction
📅 March 6 – March 15 (closes at 8:00 PM) Bid on unique experiences, gift packages, and exclusive items - all while helping provide life-changing scholarships for students.
LIVE Livestream Auction Event
📅 March 15 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM Join at https://PAASA.ourschool.auction Don’t miss exciting live auction packages featuring unforgettable destinations, adventures, and once-in-a-lifetime opportunities.
Your participation helps ensure students can grow in a Christ-centered environment where they are known, loved, and prepared to lead.
💙 Every bid changes a student’s future.
If auctions and bidding are not your favorite way to participate, you can still support students and help them learn in a place where they are known and loved.
Visit https://PAASA.ourschool.auction and share a gift from the heart in any amount, anytime between March 6 and March 15.
Thank you so much!!! Please let me know if you have any questions at all; nothing is too small.
Mechelle Peinado, Principal
Portland Adventist Academy
Christ Centered Character Driven
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Dear Friend,
We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new weekly podcast from Weimar University.
Introducing: Here We Stand
Here We Stand is a conversational podcast grounded in biblical conviction and faithful living. Hosted by Dr. David Shin, Chair of Religion at Weimar University, the podcast engages theology, science, health, and current issues through Scripture-centered conversation. Each episode calls listeners to think biblically, live faithfully, and stand firm in a shifting world.
In a culture of compromise,
Here We Stand.
New episodes will be released weekly on our Weimar University YouTube channel. We invite you to watch, share, and join the conversation as we seek to stand firmly on truth with grace, clarity, and faith.
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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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