—Matthew 11:29, 30

In these words Christ is speaking to every human being. Whether they know it or not, all are weary and heavy-laden. All are weighed down with burdens that only Christ can remove. The heaviest burden that we bear is the burden of sin. If we were left to bear this burden, it would crush us. But the Sinless One has taken our place. “The Lord hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isaiah 53:6). He has borne the burden of our guilt. He will take the load from our weary shoulders. He will give us rest. The burden of care and sorrow also He will bear. He invites us to cast all our care upon Him; for He carries us upon His heart.

The Elder Brother of our race is by the eternal throne. He looks upon every soul who is turning his face toward Him as the Saviour. He knows by experience what are the weaknesses of humanity, what are our wants, and where lies the strength of our temptations; for He was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. He is watching over you, trembling child of God. Are you tempted? He will deliver. Are you weak? He will strengthen. Are you ignorant? He will enlighten. Are you wounded? He will heal. The Lord “telleth the number of the stars;” and yet “He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds” (Psalm 147:4, 3). “Come unto Me,” is His invitation. Whatever your anxieties and trials, spread out your case before the Lord. Your spirit will be braced for endurance. The way will be opened for you to disentangle yourself from embarrassment and difficulty. The weaker and more helpless you know yourself to be, the stronger will you become in His strength. The heavier your burdens, the more blessed the rest in casting them upon the Burden Bearer. The rest that Christ offers depends upon conditions, but these conditions are plainly specified. They are those with which all can comply. He tells us just how His rest is to be found.

“Take My yoke upon you,” Jesus says. The yoke is an instrument of service. Cattle are yoked for labor, and the yoke is essential that they may labor effectually. By this illustration Christ teaches us that we are called to service as long as life shall last. We are to take upon us His yoke, that we may be co-workers with Him.—The Desire of Ages, 328, 329.

SCRIPTURE: Genesis 22: 1-19

SERMON: "Your Only Son"

SPEAKER: Elder Jed Daniel Lee

Second Reading of Membership Transfer: Ben Geck from Stone Tower to Beaverton Adventist Church.

Linda McDonald, born on October 4, 1940, former member of Stone Tower, passed away on January 30 at the age of 82. She is now resting in Jesus. Please keep her daughters, Roxanne Bell and Judy McDonald in your prayers. Her Memorial Service will be held at Sunnyside Little Chapel of the Chimes & Memorial Gardens (11667 SE Stevens Rd, Happy Valley, OR 97086, 503-659-1184) on Wednesday, February 15th at 11:00 am. Please contact the funeral home directly if you would like to share a picture you may have of you and Linda to be included in the service slideshow. 

Roger Houser would like to give a special thanks to all those who attended his 80th Birthday Party celebration. He is very appreciative of the time and love you shared!

Lower division Sabbath School meeting. Request all teachers, assistant teachers and helpers meet on Sabbath morning, February 25th at 9:45 am in Primary classroom for 10 minutes. Three important topics to be discussed.

Our Church Business Meeting has been postponed to Sunday, February 26th from 10 am to 12 pm.

Sabbath Fellowship Group -- Meets following the worship service at approximately 1:15 PM for 30 minutes in the Amazing Bible Class room. Come fellowship with us and share how God is working in your life.

This year's theme is “Love at Home." We will be focusing on family, its relationships, roles, responsibilities, purpose, finances, development and more.

The monthly bible study occurs on Sabbath in the Youth SS room from 8:00-9:30 am. The next session is on Sabbath, February 11.

Those interested in inviting others to participate in this group Bible study and/ or have any further questions please contact Chris Pfeifer 360.833.3668 or Daniel Chung 503.619.6195.

Sunnyside Adventist Church is pleased to announce that on Sabbath afternoon, February 11, at 4:00, we will  be honored with another Evensong. It will feature Dan Miller, a nationally recognized organist, and the organist for Rodgers Organ Company in Forest Grove. He has played here at Sunnyside in concert with Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass, and last fall with the Sumptown Brass for Sabbath Vespers at the organ. Jim Robertson, a retired teacher and pastor, will present the spoken word. Location: Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, OR 97216.

Understanding and Defending the Biblical Account of Our Origins! Michael Calcagno is the VP of the Gila & Navajo Divisions of the Arizona Origin Science Association. He will be at Healing Hope Fellowship February 10-11 for three presentations: Friday at 6:30 pm (The Tower of Babel and Ancient Man), Sabbath at 9:30 (Noah and Those Pesky Dinosaurs) and 10:50 am (Why Apologetics? Why Now?). 15150 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR.

New Hearts for Christ will be at Healing Hope Fellowship, presenting Adventist history, testimonies and other messages mixed with song from the Neuharth Family. There will be 3 presentations: Friday night, February 17 at 6:30 pm, Sabbath morning, February 18 at 9:30 and 11:00 am. 15150 NE Glisan St, Portland. Come and enjoy this wonderful family delivering a great message!

University’s ICantori will present a concert at Sunnyside Adventist Church. ICantori is Walla Walla University's select choir. The ensemble has traveled extensively in the Pacific Northwest, the western United States, and appeared in Canada, Russia, and Romania. Their repertoire focuses on classical church music but includes a wide variety of styles. Join us to enjoy this special time together. Location: Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.

Walla Walla University will visit Portland Adventist Academy to provide a free workshop for prospective students and their parents titled “How to Pay for College” on Thursday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. in the PAA library. This 40-minute presentation will be led by experts from WWU Student Financial Services, and Marketing and Enrollment Services. After the presentation, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Visit wallawalla.edu/workshops for additional online workshops.

We are in a crisis. We live at the end of history, and we are asleep. We need power. We need prayer because prayer connects us with Christ and the transforming power of the Holy Spirit. Prayer is the only way we can accomplish what God has called us to do. It is through prayer that we will cooperate with angels and finish the last work. Join us at the Oregon Prayer Conference at Rockaway Beach on March 24-26^th with guest speaker Pastor Rob Clouzet. His messages will be very eye opening and inspiring. This will be a special time of prayer and learning about prayer.

https://www.oregonadventist.org/ministries/prayer-ministries 

Friday evening: THE CHURCH AT WAR

Sabbath 9:30: IN THE NAME OF JESUS

Sabbath 11:00: WHEN GOD HEARS

Sabbath evening: THE SCIENCE OF PRAYER

Sunday morning: PRAYER AND EVANGELISM

Walla Walla University is hiring! If you or someone you know is looking to advance your career, please check out opportunities in Portland and College Place and apply at jobs.wallawalla.edu. 

Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS) is a vibrant faith-based community of service made up of staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who work together to provide food, dental care, and low-cost clothing/household items to underprivileged individuals and families in the Portland area.

If you or someone you know would like to apply for a job at PACS, visit www.pacsonline.org/jobs to view openings.

Current Open Staff Positions: Dental Hygienist

Volunteer Shortage: We desperately need volunteers to drive and ride our food pickup trucks in the mornings. Involves heavy lifting, no CDL required for our trucks. If manual labor isn’t your strength, we also need volunteers willing and able to run cash register! You can find out more at www.pacsonline.org/volunteer, or by emailing questions to [email protected].

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