STONE TOWER MISSION: To Seek & Save the Lost | | |
Dear Stone Tower Church Family,
I pray this message finds you well and that you are enjoying the beautiful weather we’ve been experiencing lately. It’s a small but wonderful reminder of God’s care for us.
This Sabbath, I will be at Stone Tower to begin a new sermon series entitled “Building a Biblical Community.” The first message, “The Church Described in Scripture,” will focus on how church life should reflect the life of the Godhead. We will explore the biblical definition of the church—what it is and what it ought to be—and discover how we can better grow together as a true Biblical community.
I also want to share with you that I will be leading the Week of Prayer at Portland Adventist Elementary School (PAES) from April 21–25, from 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM each morning.
The theme for this week is “Be Kind Anyway,” based on Ephesians 4:32.
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I am looking forward to spending this time with the students and staff, and I ask for your prayers as I minister to them.
On a personal note, I kindly ask for your continued prayers for my father. Several months ago, he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and after much prayer and discussion, our family decided against surgery. By God's grace, his condition has remained mostly stable, and he is currently receiving natural treatment at M.E.E.T. Ministry. We trust in God's timing and care.
Please continue to lift up our church in prayer as well, that we may grow in love, unity, and mission as we seek to reflect Christ in everything we do.
Prayers and Blessings!
David Kokiong
Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church
Cell: 503-567-9315
Email: pastor@stonetowersda.org
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UPCOMING EVENTS
(Generally a Two-week Snapshot)
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Sabbath School
Lesson Study
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Sabbath April 19th
09:30: Sabbath School Services
11:00: Pastor Kokiong, Building a Biblical Community Part 1
01:15: 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: Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, Enjoy fellowship, bring your lunch, and discuss the writings of Ellen G. White. (We will meet in The Primary Room across from the Fellowship Hall)
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Gardening 101+ Session 1 was a success! Session 2 is scheduled for Sunday, April 27th at 10 a.m. If you'd like to attend and it's your first time, please see Jeanine Goodwin or call (503) 381-5577 for more details."
Thank you!
Stone Tower Member in Need
Room for Rent Needed – Urgent Request
A newly returned believer in his 50s has recently moved to Portland from Florida and is urgently seeking a room to rent while he searches for a new job. He is a quiet and respectful gentleman.
If you know of any available rooms or rental opportunities, please contact Michael Davis at 503-707-1817.
Thank you for your help!
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Vacation Bible School is coming to Stone Tower June 22nd through June 26th with a special Sabbath Service on June 28th! Save the date and pray for the attendees of this event!
Psalms 34:7 "The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him, And delivers them."
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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.
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
| | WHAT'S HAPPENING WITH OUR NEIGHBORS | | Steve Darmody and Jenifer LaMountain will present a free Concert, Saturday, April 26 at 7:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Park Seventh-day Adventist Church at 8378 Cason Road in Gladstone. All are invited. Questions may be directed to 503-655-2614. | | |
Portland Adventist Academy’s annual Alumni Reunion is taking place at PAA May 2-3, 2025!
All current and former PAA students, staff and friends are enthusiastically invited to come together. This year’s honor classes are: ‘45, ’50 (75-year), ‘55, ‘65, ‘75 (50-year), ‘85, ‘95, ‘00 (25-year), ‘05, ‘15, ‘20 (5-year)
The weekend’s activities include:
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Friday, May 2, 6 pm – Golden Agers & Friends Dinner, Library – Welcoming alumni from the ’50s, ‘60s and ’70s – For details, contact: Bob Winter ’53 at (503) 784-2614
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Sabbath, May 3, 10 am, Registration Opens; 10:30 am, Worship Service, including Roll Call, PAA Gym – Speaker: Dr Terry Johnsson '85
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Sabbath Lunch – Following the worship service in the Cafe/Gym for PAA Alumni & Friends (Lunch is free; donations appreciated)
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Sabbath, May 3, 2 pm – Class Reunion Meetings – classrooms and as planned
Reunion planning assistance: We can help! Contact Communications and Development Director U’Lee Brown class of ’89 at 971-351-9028 or ubrown@paasda.org for more information.
Check for updates: Alumni Reunion information on the PAA Alumni webpage at https://paasda.org/alumni
Our Special guest for the worship service is, Dr Terry Johnsson. An alumni from the class of 1985. Upon leaving PAA, Terry joined the Air Force and served as White House honor guard under 3 presidents. Terry now serves (and for the past 11 years) as the VP for Mission Integration at Adventist Health (Pacific Northwest Region)
| | PAES is Pleased to announce the K-2 Open House on May 8th @ 5:30 pm. We look forward to seeing you and we thank you for all your support! | | |
Sabbath April 26th
09:30: Sabbath School Services
11:00: Jeanine Goodwin
01:15: Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss Prescott's Book, The Promise of the Spirit, share testimonies, and pray.
01:45-3:45: Spirit of Prophecy Book Club, Enjoy fellowship, bring your lunch, and discuss the writings of Ellen G. White. (We will meet in The Primary Room across from the Fellowship Hall)
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MILO WOMEN’S RETREAT 2025 SAVE THE DATE – May 30th, May 31st and June 1st, at Milo Academy. Our theme is EXTRAORDINARY and Kara Johnsson is our keynote speaker. Watch for more information on the Oregon Conference website or go on godsgirlsconnect.com or God’s Girls Connect Facebook page. You can register at ggc.retreat@gmail.com Don’t miss CONNECTIONS at 3:00 pm, Friday, May 30th. Our Outreach project, BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, will be our “Fashion for Compassion – Purse Edition.” Bring a NEW purse and fill it with whatever new items you would like such as warm socks, gloves, a scarf, nail kit or whatever you would like to contribute.
Please call Tawny at 541.401.2521 or Tina at 541.530.3870 for more information.
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Don't miss the Camp Meeting fundraiser report in the
OR Conference News below:
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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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