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STONE TOWER MISSION:
To Seek & Save the Lost
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Good afternoon, Stone Tower family,
I hope and pray that you're enjoying the cooler weather these days. I find it's perfect when the weather is not too hot, not too cold.
Our Evangelism Series begins tomorrow evening at 6:30 with “Unlocking Revelation's Mysteries.” Please pray for interest, attendance, and curiosity to spark.
And please lift up those who've been invited. So that their schedules are free and their hearts are open to receiving this message.
NOTE: We do have church service as usual on Sabbath morning. Our evangelist, Brian McMahon, will be our preacher. Please lift his message in prayer as we prepare to receive and welcome everyone who attends.
Ellen White once wrote,
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“Every true disciple is born into the kingdom of God as a missionary. No sooner does he come to know the Savior than he desires to make others acquainted with Him. The saving and sanctifying truth cannot be shut up in his heart.”
The Desire of Ages, p. 195
Let’s pray this missionary spirit fills our church family as we begin this series together.
“But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts, and always be ready to give a defense to everyone who asks you a reason for the hope that is in you.”
1 Peter 3:15 (NKJV)
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 for this week)
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Sabbath October 11th
09:30 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Brian McMahon, Giving the Trumpet a Certain Sound
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 SDA prophetess.
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Brian McMahon at Stone Tower SDA, Prophecy Unsealed Series
October 11th-November 1st
(A light meal will be served at 5:00 p.m. on weekdays ONLY)
Sat, Oct 11 @ 6:30- Unlocking Revelation's Mysteries
Sun, Oct 12 @ 6:30- A Thief in the Night!
Mon, Oct 13 @ 6:30- Spiritualism Exposed! Death’s Mystery Solved!
Tues, Oct 14@ 6:30 - Revelation’s 1,000 Years
Wed, Oct 15 - No Meeting
Thu, Oct 16 @ 6:30- What Is Hell-Fire Really All About?
Fri, Oct 17 @ 6:30- The Issue that Divides the World
Sat, Oct 18 (11:00 am) - How to Overcome Bitterness
Sat, Oct 18 (5:00 pm) - God’s Test of Loyalty
Sat, Oct 18 (7:00 pm) - The Doorway to a New Life
Sun, Oct 19 - No Meeting
Mon, Oct 20 @ 6:30- The Longest and Most Amazing Time Prophecy
Tue, Oct 21 @ 6:30- Bible Secrets to Good Health
Wed, Oct 22 - No Meeting
Thu, Oct 23 @ 6:30- Unmasking the Antichrist
Fri, Oct. 24 @ 6:30- The Mark of the Beast and the Seal of God
Sat, Oct 25 (11:00 am) - Overcoming through the Word
Sat, Oct 25 (5:00 pm) - The United States in Bible Prophecy
Sat, Oct 25 (7:00 pm) - Armageddon and the Seven Last Plagues
Sun, Oct 26 - No Meeting
Mon, Oct 27 @ 6:30- Revelation’s Saints—A Peculiar People
Tue, Oct 28 @ 6:30- The Most Sought After Secret in the Bible
Wed, Oct 29 - No Meeting
Thu, Oct 30 - Prophets and Prophecy, Visions and Dreams
Fri, Oct. 31 @ 6:30- The Last Night on Earth
Sat, Nov 1 (11:00 am) - The Lost Coin (Pastor Brian’s Conversion Story)
Sat, Nov 1 @ 6:30- Heaven...Is it for Real?
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Stone Tower Needs Your Skills!
October evangelistic volunteer needs: please sign up in the foyer and see the ministry leaders for details
Children's program - Melissa Brownell
need five Youth or adults
Row Hosts - Bradley Nunn
Need eight people
If you would like to help in one of the following areas, see the ministry leader for details
Greeters, Registration - Sylvia Lee
Dinner - Joy Nunn
Parking, Security - Frank Brenckle
Prayer Team - Kenny Smith
AV Tech - Warren Magnuson
There is something for everyone and we really need your dazzling smile and warm handshake
| | Prayers for Prophecy Unsealed | | |
Pray that…
… our visitors (and members) are protected from Satan’s attempts to make them sick, too busy, too afraid or too stressed to attend.
… the greeters will connect with each attendee and help them feel immediately at ease.
… the children’s ministry team and program will be filled with the Holy Spirit’s energy, wisdom, fun, and power.
…the AV team and equipment will be complication-free.
… the message will be presented in such a compelling way that each will understand.
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We’ve been planning for
several years. Prayers have
been offered for the
community, our friends and
family. Money has been
raised, materials prepared,
invitations sent, volunteers
identified. What will God do?
Let’s continue to
pray each day for this effort,
asking God if there is
someone left to
invite that we have not yet
considered,
mingle with the visitors each
evening to help them feel
welcomed,
commit ourselves to this
effort and expect to see lives
changed--maybe our own.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Sundays at 10:00 a.m. Sewing Seed for Christ sewing circle meets at Stone Tower. Currently, we are sewing baby blankets for families in need.
6:30 Prayer Meeting is Cancelled Until November 5th, For the Prophecy Unsealed Series. Members, please continue praying for Prophecy Unsealed prayers during its duration.
November 18, 6:00 p.m. Administration Board Meeting
November 18, 7:00 p.m. Missionaries Board Meeting
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Women's Ministries November 14 - 16, 2025
Hi Ladies, Registration is open and women have started registering.
Be sure to register early to secure a cabin at Twin Rocks.
We're looking forward to seeing you November 14 - 16, 2025.
If you have questions, give me a call at 541.401.2521
Blessings,
Tawny
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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 pm, Postponed until the end of the Prophecy Unsealed Series 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
| | Sabbath, November 8th, Communion Service | | |
Sabbath October 18th
09:30 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Brian McMahon, How to Overcome Bitterness
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 SDA prophetess.
| | “Just before the end the Advent people will review their past history and see it in a new light. We must study and understand the antitypes of the two Kadesh-Barnea experiences of ancient Israel and profit by the mistakes of our fathers especially during the 1888 crisis. We must acknowledge and confess the mistakes of our fathers and see to it that we do not repeat them and thus further delay the final triumph of the Advent Movement. The history of the past must be reviewed and studied in the light of these mistakes and their consequence in a long delay of the coming of Christ. Such a vision will explain many puzzling questions and will greatly strengthen our faith in the divine leadership of the Advent Movement. It is for this purpose that this series of studies are being given and published. It is evident that the end is near and that such a vision of the past is an essential part of the preparation for entrance into the heavenly Canaan.” Taylor G. Bunch “The Exodus and Advent Movements in Type and Antitype” 1937 | | |
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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13 Weeks to Peace
This book is ideal for inner healing. Jennifer Jill Schwirzer's private counseling practice and years of experience in book form! If you or the people you care about need
help with anxiety, depression, motivation, addiction, anger, recovery from abuse, broken relationships, forgiveness, low self-worth, guilt, or just general life struggles, this is your group. Each chapter has discussion questions and worksheets addressing issues such as getting rid of false guilt, getting motivated, forgiveness, how to have effective devotions, how to eat for brain health, etc.
Sign up to join a group now.
Any questions contact Elder Nunn elderbnunn@gmail.com
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Join us for our Open House on October 25th
North Pacific Union Conference
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🎉 Creation Sabbath Open House – October 25
You're invited to a special Open House at the Creation Study Center Museum on Creation Sabbath, October 25, from 2:00–4:00 p.m.!
🦕 Come explore:
- Real dinosaur bones
- Fascinating fossils and gemstones
- Hands-on exhibits showcasing the wonders of our amazing Creator
🧬 Dr. Stan Hudson, the Center’s Coordinator, will be on-site to lead tours and answer questions.
📍 Location:
Creation Study Center
North Pacific Union Conference
5709 N. 20th Street, Ridgefield, WA
(Just off the I-5 Freeway)
🎟️ Admission is free, and refreshments will be served.
Come celebrate the beauty of God’s creation and enjoy science exhibits that support a historical Genesis perspective. Bring your friends and family for this inspiring afternoon!
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A MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR
ODETTA AULANI WAHINEHOOKAE COURSER
October 12, 2025 • Pleasant Valley SDA Church, 11125 SE 172nd Ave., Happy Valley, OR 97086
Odetta was a cook at Portland Adventist Elementary School for many years. There will be a time of gathering before the service from 1:00 – 3:00 pm, followed by the service from 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Those unable to attend the service can watch it online using this link: https://youtube.com/live/f7C9OpbJftw.
All are invited to stay after the service for a reception from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
KEN CARR
October 19th at Woodburn SDA Church @ 1:30 with a Potluck Lunch to follow. Check with Sharron Peterson for food items needed. Click the link for more details http://woodburncommunity22.adventistchurchconnect.org/
BONNIE POUNDER
October 18th – Pounder Memorial, in the Sanctuary, 3 pm, Hay stack meal reception to follow in the Fellowship Hall. Follow the link below for details: https://tabernaclesda.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/0927.pdf
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PACS has job openings!
Job descriptions and necessary qualifications can be found in the
Hiring Info link below.
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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