A Word from Pastor Mitch...
When I was kid, we had 7 TV stations that all went off the air at midnight. We watched
Little House on the Prairie on Monday nights and
The Waltons on Thursday nights. Today, we have 8 zillion channels that broadcast continually, 24/7.
Beyond the plethora of stations on TV, there are the constant new releases at the theater and endless options online. From Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Facebook, Amazon, Instagram, websites, phone apps, and even video games, there is always something to feed our eyes.
Not only has the number of visual stimulants multiplied, the volume of reading material continues to increase, including novels, magazines, self-help, non-fiction, and the list goes on. The point is, we have so many options to set before our eyes!
Solomon’s warning to his son in Proverbs is worth thinking about:
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Let your eyes look directly forward, and your gaze be straight before you.” Proverbs 4:25
Our eyes are the portal of our soul. The question is, what are the boundaries you have in place to guard your eyes? This Sabbath, we take a serious look what the Bible says about boundaries for our eyes. As it turns out, Jesus had much to say about our eyes. Hope to see you this Sabbath!
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Youth News!
Youth Mission Trip: City Impact 2018
We are excited to be bring you another option to be a part of a mission trip this school year.
What is City Impact? "City Impact has been in existence for 33 years now with a consistent mission: To see a spiritual awakening in the Tenderloin, the toughest district of San Francisco. Roger Huang (founder) was called here by God 33 years ago to stand in the gaps and intercede for the forgotten and ignored people of the Tenderloin."
General Information: The dates are March 19-24, 2018. We will meet and depart from Pleasant Hill SDA Church at 12:15pm. Check-in is between 1:00-3:00pm on Monday. At 3:00pm, we will begin orientation. The cost is $400 per person (Monday afternoon - Friday evening OR Saturday morning). A $100 deposit is due October 6, 2017 to hold your spot and $100 a month with a last payment in January. If you are interested in attending this mission trip, please contact me at
miguel.verazas@nccsda.com or call me at 760-574-6748.
Jr/Sr Retreat
It's that time of year again! Please plan to attend this year's Jr/Sr Retreat at Leoni Meadows, October 20-22, 2017. The cost is $85 per person. If financial assistance is needed, please contact me ASAP.
This is really an unforgettable experience. You will not want to miss out on hanging out with friends and new friends, but most importantly, a great encounter with Jesus! Please invite your friends, this is open to all juniors and seniors!
This year's speaker is Jackie James, the associate pastor of the Meadow Glade Church in Battle Ground, WA. He has 20 years of experience in various areas of ministry - academy chaplain, Bible teacher, university recruiter, and youth pastor.
Please sign up using this link:
Jr/Sr Sign-Up
. We also encourage you to fill out this one-time permission slip for youth events and outings in the 2017-2018 year:
YOUTHPS1718
. Please sign up, turn in your permission slip, and payment to me by October 11, 2017.
All In,
Pastor Miguel
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Upcoming Youth Events:
Crossroads
(Sabbath School) - Every Saturday at 10am in the Youth Chapel
Level Up! -
Bible studies every Thursday at 5pm in the Youth Chapel
- (Note: This week, Youth Bible study will be at 6pm.)
Youth Praise Band Practice -
Every Wednesday at 6pm in the Youth Chapel
Pathfinders -
Mondays at 6:30pm in the Pathfinder Hall
Gym Night -
Every Saturday night, 8pm, high school and above. Location: PHAA Gym
Sept. 21-23:
Student Leadership Conference
Sept. 23:
Team Belize Team Build: 10-mile hike after church & vespers
Sept. 27:
Youth leadership meeting at 7pm in the Youth Chapel
Oct. 4-8:
Pathfinder Camporee
Oct. 6:
Deadline for application and deposit for City Impact Mission Trip
Oct. 11:
Deadline for permission slips and payment for Junior/Senior Retreat
Oct. 14:
Youth Praise Band leads church worship
Oct. 16:
Pathfinder staff meeting
Oct. 18
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Youth leadership meeting
(Cancelled for the month of October)
Oct. 20-22:
Junior/Senior Retreat
Oct. 21:
Youth & Pathfinder bag distribution
Oct. 28:
Youth & Pathfinder can collection
Oct. 28:
Team Belize Team Build: 5pm cook-off and vespers
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JAM children's choir will be back in full swing after a wonderful kickoff season last school year. The first rehearsal will be on 9/30 in the Youth Chapel after potluck. Snacks will be provided. Any questions, contact Noradelle Ornopia at
vonndell2004@yahoo.com.
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Pleasant Hill Adventist Academy Calendar Reminders
- PHAA varsity volleyball home game v. PUC Prep at 5pm, September 26
- PHAA Fall Festival, October 29, 10am - 2pm, at PHAA
- Week of Spiritual Emphasis, October 30 - November 3, Youth Chapel
- High school band and choir performs at Pleasant Hill Adventist Church, November 4
- College Financial Aid Workshop, November 2, 6:30pm, Library (Info especially for parents, 11th, and 12th graders)
- PHAA STREAM Day, November 8 (showcasing Science, Technology, Robotics/Religion, Engineering, Art, and Math)
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Pleasant Hill Seventh-day Adventist Church
800 Grayson Rd. Pleasant Hill CA 94523
office@pleasanthilladventist.org
(925) 934-5803
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