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STONE TOWER MISSION:
To Seek & Save the Lost
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Good morning, everyone,
I hope and pray that you’re having a wonderful week!
Our Evangelism Series wrapped up beautifully this past weekend with the baptisms of Mark Whittaker, Lindy De Moss, Johnathan Nicholas, and Bob Nakamura, along with eleven others requesting baptism or follow-up studies. Please keep each of them in prayer as they grow in faith and prepare for the next steps in their walk with Jesus.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made this series possible. From advertising and door-to-door outreach (which brought several guests), to our greeters, registration team, and deaconesses who provided warm hospitality and meals each night, your service was a blessing. Special thanks to the deacons for managing parking, setup, cleanup, and assisting during the baptisms, even through the rain. We’re also grateful for our music team, AV team, and children’s ministry, who kept things running smoothly and joyfully.
This Sabbath we’ll celebrate Communion, and I’ll be preaching on “The Man with the Water Jar: When Evangelism Ends and Discipleship Begins.” Please lift this service in prayer as we reflect on how God is leading us forward in mission.
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We also promoted our upcoming Small Groups for January–April 2026 during the series. If you’re interested in joining or hosting a group, you can sign up at Stone Tower Small Groups.
Please also keep our newly voted Nominating Committee in prayer as they prepare for their first meeting and seek God’s guidance in placing members where they can serve best.
After this weekend, I’ll be preaching at Lents on November 15, 22, and 29, but I’ll remain connected with our teams and events at Stone Tower throughout the month.
“Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.”
— 1 Corinthians 15:58 (NKJV)
Thank you for your prayers, faithfulness, and service. May the Lord continue to strengthen our church as we move from evangelism into discipleship.
Prayers and Blessings!
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 Joshua this week)
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Sabbath November 8th
09:30 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Pastor David Kokiong, The Man with the Water Jar
Communion Service
01:15 p.m. Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, The Promise of the Spirit, share testimonies, and pray.
01:45-03:45 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, don't forget to bring your lunch. We'll learn from the word of God and our Adventist heritage.
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Women's Prayer Brunch
Women's Ministry is hosting our fall prayer brunch on November 9th at 10:00 a.m. in the Stone Tower fellowship hall. Our theme this season is Divine Appointments. Please RSVP to your emailed invitation by November 2nd and plan to join us for a lovely catered meal, fun fellowship, and fervent prayer together.
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🏀 Gym Night at PAES! 🏀
Date: Saturday, November 15th
Time: 5:00 Portland Adventist Elementary School
Join us for an evening of fun, games, and fellowship!
Everyone is invited to participate in gym games, take a walk around the edge, and socialize with friends.
👟 Don’t forget your tennis shoes and water bottle!
Come ready for a great night of activity and community at PAES!
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Stone Tower's Women's Ministry Team, with the help of the Deaconess Team, is sponsoring Thanksgiving food baskets for families in need.
If you'd like to help make someone's Thanksgiving holiday special, see below.
| | | | A sign-up sheet listing items needed for the baskets will be in the church foyer at the ERC Window November 8th and 15th. You can also digitally sign up to donate items by clicking the button below. Deliver your donations to the designated areas inside the church between now and November 22nd. All donations must be received by November 22nd to be included in the baskets. No exceptions! | | |
Have you or someone you know been adversely impacted by the loss of SNAP benefits or the rising cost of food? Click the button below to send a confidential message to the coordinator with your/their name, contact information, and a brief message requesting a Thanksgiving food basket.
Baskets will be delivered on November 23rd between the hours of 2 and 4 p.m
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Women's Ministries
The Women's Locker will be open starting in November on the third Sunday of each month at 10:00 a.m. and the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. The Women's Locker is open to all women and offers a variety of clothing in sizes small through 2X, including shoes, coats, hoodies, and personal essentials. Come find what you need and bring a friend to this welcoming and supportive space!
| | Sewing Seeds Sewing Circle is proud to announce that we've completed our first project: 50 baby blankets for the new and expectant mothers at Barbie's Village (photos coming soon)! Our next project is fleece blankets for the homeless. Here's how you can help: PRAY for good health and steady hands for the ladies working in the Circle; donate an adult-size fleece blanket for the project, or support the project financially (see Jeanine Goodwin for donation details) | | |
Children's Ministries
Truth 4 Youth (T4Y) is a complete 26-part evangelistic series designed specifically for kids. Developed in cooperation with ShareHim, Young Disciple Ministries' T4Y program correlates with adult evangelistic series like Truth for Today and ASI's New Beginnings sermons, making it the perfect companion program to Pentecost 2025 outreach efforts.
Each program includes:
- Beautiful cross-cultural visuals and Bible story presentations
- Christ-centered songs with accompanying songbook* (accompaniment tracks also available in English & Spanish)
- Engaging Bible memory activities
- Mini-sermons with clear, grace-filled appeals
- Fun crafts that correspond with the message
- Complete, easy-to-use scripts so anyone can present confidently
With T4Y, your church can host a corresponding evangelistic series for kids while adults attend their meetings—ensuring the whole family experiences the power of the gospel together.
Imagine the harvest when the children as well as the adults make decisions for Christ in the same series!
Let’s not miss the “5–13 window.” Multiply your impact during Pentecost 2025 by reaching children for Jesus through Truth 4 Youth!
| | Prayer Ministry at Stone Tower | | |
Wednesday night prayer meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
downstairs in the ABC classroom. Please ring the doorbell or knock hard at the downstairs door. We invite you to join us for a powerful time of prayer and study as we explore Acts of the Apostles.
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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Sabbath November 15th
09:30 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Shannon Goodwin
01:15 p.m. Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, The Promise of the Spirit, share testimonies, and pray.
01:45-03:45 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, don't forget to bring your lunch. We'll learn from the word of God and our Adventist heritage.
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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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Join a Small Group and Explore the Depth of Human Emotion
Sign up now to be part of a small, supportive group as we journey together into the rich landscape of human emotion.
This approach honors and validates even our most difficult emotions—such as shame, loneliness, and grief—as gateways to deeper experiences of empathy, belonging, and awe.
Practical yet profoundly insightful, the book we’ll explore together opens up a whole new way of feeling, healing, and living.
Group Options:
- Women’s Group
- Men’s Group
- Mixed Group
To Register or Ask Questions:
Contact Elder Bradley Nunn
📧 elderbnunn@gmail.com
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To Adventist Churches,
Hurricane Melissa has torn through Caribbean communities, destroying homes and livelihoods in its path – as vividly portrayed by the photo of a Seventh-day Adventist church in Jamaica. We are blessed to be part of a faith community with a heart to help, as witnessed by so many of you already reaching out to us to see how you can help. Thank you in advance for whatever financial contribution you can make today and in the days to come that will provide relief in the form of urgent food, water, and shelter for families in crisis.
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Your donation enables ADRA to respond swiftly, providing life-saving assistance where it’s needed most and supports families affected by Hurricane Melissa and other crises around the world. Together, we can bring hope, relief, and a path to recovery.
Please continue to lift the suffering communities up in prayer.
Share this link to donate @ adra.org/HopeforHurricaneMelissa
Sincerely,
Adventist Partnerships Team
Adventistpartnerships@adra.org
| | WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS | |
PUC Begins with a Great Start to the Academic Year
With students back at Pacific Union College, the ambiance has been electrifying. New and returning students have added vibrance back on campus, expressing their highly energetic and positive energy for the 2025-2026 school year.
Read about what's new at Pacific Union College! Visit puc.edu/puc-now to catch up with us and subscribe to our email newsletter.
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PAA ACADEMY DAY & ACADEMY NIGHT:
Attention 8th grade parents! Portland Adventist Academy is excited to welcome your 8th grade student to our high school campus from 9am to 2pm on Wednesday, November 12th! We have a fun day planned - just for 8th graders - when students can get a glimpse of the high school experience at PAA, see classrooms, meet teachers, and hear about the clubs, activities, and programs offered. There will be drawings for tuition, fees and prizes, as well as several opportunities to win scholarships by participating in academic challenges. Lunch is provided. That evening, we will host Academy Night - an Open House for 8th grade parents from 6:30 until 7:30, with drawings for tuition and fees and a short meeting at 7:30. Call 971-351-8984 to register or email msperl@paasda.org. If you know other families with 8th graders who may want to join in, please pass the word along!
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PACS has job openings!
Job descriptions and necessary qualifications can be found in the
Hiring Info link above.
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Substitute Teachers Needed at PAES
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of substitute teachers for the 2025-2026 school year! We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who enjoy being around children and in the school environment. If you are interested and would like more information, please reach out to admin@paes.com to apply.
Thank you,
Anisha Hughes
Office Manager & Registrar
Portland Adventist Elementary School
Summer Office Hours: M-Th 9:00 am-2:00 pm & Fri - CLOSED
(503) 665-4102admin@paes.comwww.paes.com3990 NW 1st St., Gresham, OR 97030
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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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