STONE TOWER MISSION: To Seek & Save the Lost

January 31, 2025

A Message from our Pastor

Good Evening, Everyone,


I hope and pray that this message finds you well! It was a joy to see many of you at church this past Sabbath, both at the Small Group Training and at Social Night.


Quick Thought for the Week:

In the Gospel of Luke, we read about Martha, who became upset with her sister Mary for not helping her. Instead of addressing her feelings right away, Martha allowed her frustration to build until, in a moment of distress, she asked Jesus to tell Mary what to do (Luke 10:38-40). This serves as a reminder for all of us: if we’re feeling hurt or resentment toward someone, it’s important to address it early and kindly before it builds up. Let’s strive to approach these situations with love and gentleness, sharing our hearts before frustration takes hold.



This Sabbath:

I will be sharing Part 3 of "The Dream Team," focusing on "Lessons in Stewardship." I will also be continuing with Part 3 of the Small Group Training. Please keep both messages in your prayers as I prepare to share them.


Nominating Committee:

Please don’t forget to lift our Nominating Committee in prayer as well. They are working diligently to find the best fits for all the positions in our church. May God guide them in this important process.


Thank you for your prayers and support as we walk alongside each other in this journey of faith. May you experience God’s peace and grace in all that you do.


Blessings,

David Kokiong

Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church

Cell: 503-567-9315

Email: pastor@stonetowersda.org

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Sabbath, February 1

11:00 am: Pastor David Kokiong, Speaker

1:00 pm: Fellowship Meal

2:00 pm: Women’s Ministry Team Meeting

2:30 pm: Small Group Leadership Training

Second Reading of Transfers from Stone Tower: 

· Robert D. White from Stone Tower to OR Conference Adventist Church (Gladstone, OR)

· Shannon R. White from Stone Tower to OR Conference Adventist Church (Gladstone, OR)

· Laurence D. White from Stone Tower to OR Conference Adventist Church (Gladstone, OR)

· Saul Bravo from Stone Tower to Sandy SDA Church (Sandy, OR)

· Christi Hale from Stone Tower to Colville Adventist Church (Colville, WA)

· Scott Hale from Stone Tower to Colville Adventist Church (Colville, WA)

This Sabbath, February 1, 2:00 pm: Stone Tower's first AYS (Adventist Youth Society) program in many years is happening this Sabbath afternoon in the Beginner's classroom! This is a ministry run by our youth for our youth ages 18 and younger. Come and learn how God uses the young to share the gospel. See you there!

John 15:16

You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit, and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you.


Session 1: Designing Effective Small Group Systems

Session 2: Small Group Leadership Techniques and Strategy

Session 3: Small Group Formation and Focus

Session 4: Recruiting, Empowering and Leading Small Groups

Session 5: Case Study


Pastor David is passionate about empowering others to lead and grow effective small groups. He’ll be sharing his insights in a series of five sessions on Sabbath afternoons at 2:30 PM, from January 18 to February 15, at Stone Tower SDA Church.

The social Saturday night was so much fun!

Click on the picture to watch a 2:40 minute video.

Big Lake 2025: Want to send your child to summer camp? Registration for Big Lake Youth Camps opens on February 2 at 8 am. Visit https://biglake.org/youth-camps/ for more information and to register.


February 4, 5:00 pm: Elders' meeting at the Chaplain's Office at Portland Adventist Medical Center. 


Religious Liberty Offering: Help us send Liberty Magazine to over 170 local lawmakers, judges, community & faith leaders. Mark your tithe envelope Religious Liberty or fill out the Donation and Subscription form from your bulletin. Contact Elder Kenny Smith if you need assistance: 360-521-8565.

Sabbath, February 8

11:00 am: Testimony Sabbath & PAES Music Department

1:15 pm: Sabbath Fellowship Group

2:30 pm: Small Group Leadership Training

February 8 the PAES Music Department will be at Stone Tower. You won’t want to miss this! The Praise Team will lead the song service, and the choir and bell ensembles will play several musical selections. 



Gym Night at PAES February 15, 5:30-9:30 PM! All are invited to participate in games, take a walk around the edge and socialize. Bring your water bottle and tennis shoes for some fun in the gymnasium!

Portland Adventist Elementary School, 3990 NW 1st St., Gresham, OR 97030


SAVE THE DATE: February 22 Conrad Vine will be speaking at Stone Tower at 10:00 am and 11:00 am. A fellowship meal will follow, after which he will speak again around 2:30 pm.

Click here for more information and registration 

Prayer Ministry at Stone Tower

Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm every Wednesday 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.


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 to the right 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.

9:30 am Sabbath: Come a little early on Sabbath morning and gather with us for a special Prayer Time at the left front of the sanctuary. It has a rolling start, so simply find a seat in the pews as prayer begins, and feel free to join in whenever there's a pause. We'll wrap up before the 10:00am Sabbath School start time.


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

Meeting passcode: 247247

Brad Nunn shared this picture with us of Red Fish Lake near Stanley, Idaho.


(Remember -- anyone can also send your favorite photos to the secretary email address below, and I'll do my best to fit them in whenever I can -- and maybe even add a quote or verse to them!)


THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS

Click here for more info & to register for soup & salad supper

Sunday, February 9, Gladstone Park Church, 1:00 pm: If you’re a woman who is widowed, divorced, single, lonely, hurting or know someone who is, please join us for our annual Valentine Luncheon (ONE STEP AT A TIME) hosted by Take Heart Ministries. 


We are meeting at Gladstone Church, 8378 Cason Road. In addition to a lovely catered lunch, there will be a program designed just for you. Check-in begins at 12:30 pm.  To register scan the QR code below.  


For more information or questions, contact Tawny Sportsman at 541.401.2521.

Click here to Register & pay online

The Oregon Prayer Conference is March 21-23, 2025 at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway Beach, Oregon. The presenter, Dr. Richard Davidson, has a real passion for the sanctuary and will be talking about prayer and the sanctuary. We are in for a deep and meaningful journey together to help us become better at praying. You don’t want to miss this amazing opportunity to grow closer to Christ. 

Questions? Andre.Scalfani@oc.npuc.org 541-671-3645

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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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