OUR MISSION
To Seek & Save the Lost!
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Unsanctified Desires Are Sometimes Granted
By Ellen G. White, Christ Triumphant, May 14, p. 141
"And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them." -- 1 Samuel 8:7
We have a living Head, and every person in office where sacred responsibilities are involved must inquire at every step, “Is this the way of the Lord?” All must look constantly and continuously to Jesus for His guidance and maintain principle at any cost. It is not what finite human beings can do, but what God can do through finite people who are teachable, humble, unselfish, and sanctified. We cannot put the least confidence in human ability unless the divine power cooperates with the human....
God has given minds and talents to mortals only in trust, on trial, to test and prove them to see if they will work in His way and do His will and put not confidence in themselves alone....
When Israel demanded a king to “judge us like all the nations,” “the thing displeased Samuel.” “And Samuel prayed unto the Lord. And the Lord said unto Samuel, Hearken unto the voice of the people in all that they say unto thee: for they have not rejected thee, but they have rejected me, that I should not reign over them.” ... Israel had become tired of pious rulers who kept God's purposes and God's will and God's honor ever before them according to God's instructions. They wanted a reformed religion that they might by external, flattering prosperity be esteemed great in the eyes of the surrounding nations. As they at one time hankered after the leeks and onions of Egypt, and murmured because they did not have everything to gratify their appetites, and declared their choice to go back into bondage rather than deny their appetites, so they now insulted God to His face in throwing off His wise rule. They were hankering after riches and splendor like those of other nations around them....
Satan's mind was imbuing the hearts of people that Israel should follow his own satanic counsel. They were bewitched by the devil to carry out their own purposes even in the face of the solemn protestations from their aged prophet, whom they had every reason to respect and to believe spoke to them the words that God Himself had told him to speak.—Manuscript 40, 1890.
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Sabbath School Information |
SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON STUDY — 10:00 AM
Sabbath School is better when we can study the Bible for ourselves during the week. Check out all the Sabbath School resources and equip yourself for an even better Sabbath School experience by
clicking below.
Sabbath School Mission Statement:
"Learning to be like Jesus, to Seek and Save the Lost"
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Lesson 8: The Sabbath and the End
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Worship Service Information |
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SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:25-28
SERMON: "Christian Service Part 1: Called to Serve"
SPEAKER: Pastor Steve Madsen
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IN-PERSON PRAYER MEETING!
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Please knock hard if the door is locked, we will meet in the kitchen, thank you.
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PRAY WITH PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ON ZOOM! |
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Prayer Group meets EVERY evening at 7:00pm PDT. Join the North America Prayer Group through zoom by clicking this link:
Password: 247247
For more great resources on prayer visit:
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Stone Tower Church Announcements |
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We are now accepting student aid applications from members of Stone Tower Church. You may request an application packet by sending an email to Treasurer@stonetowersda.org.
Application deadline is May 31, 2023.
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Remaining evening sessions on Friday, May 19th and Sabbath,
May 20th at 7:00 pm!
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Please note that a Children's Program, for ages 4-9, is provided during Shadow Empire for families with smaller children that are not able to sit through the presentation. Please contact Leslie Poulivaati at 503-706-2428 if you have any questions. Thank you! |
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The Annual Portland Adventist Elementary School Constituency Meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 22, 2023 at 7 p.m.,
in the PAES Library.
We encourage you and your church members to attend this meeting. We would love to see our school and church family together for an evening of conversation and prayer over our school.
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Sabbath Fellowship Group -- Meets following the worship service at approximately 1:15 PM in the Amazing Bible Class room. Come fellowship with us and share how God is working in your life.
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BIBLE STUDY TRAINING RESOURCES: |
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To see the training video and browse a variety of personal evangelism resources, please click on the button below:
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Men’s Ministry hosts a monthly Bible Study for men wanting to develop to be a godly man, husband, father, and friend.
This year's theme is “Love at Home." We will be focusing on family, its relationships, roles, responsibilities, purpose, finances, development and more.
Next Session TBD
Those interested in inviting others to participate in this group Bible study and/ or have any further questions please contact Daniel Chung 503.619.6195 of Elder Christopher Pfeifer 360.833.3668.
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Announcements From
Around The Oregon Conference
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Camp Meeting is July 13-15 for Spanish and July 18-22 for English! If you would like to volunteer in any of the departments, please fill out the online Volunteer Registration form at https://orad.us/signup
Descriptions for all positions are on the conference website. There are a limited number of paid positions available for kitchen and cleaning crew staff during Camp Meeting, as well as the Summer Grounds Crew (16+) June-July. Thank you for signing up now and helping with Camp Meeting!
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New Video on Leadership Features PAA Alumni
The second installation of videos focused on PAA’s core values, aka “CLICC” (Courage, Leadership, Integrity, Curiosity, Concern) has been posted and available for your viewing. In this video, focused on Leadership, several alumni share their thoughts on the meaning of leadership and how PAA influenced and prepared them to be leaders in their communities. You can see why we are proud of our alumni and how they’ve grown into leadership roles. You may view the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4OqY3irPz0
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PACS is Hiring! Come join our non-profit organization in the Portland area that serves the community with a Thrift Store, Food Pantry, and Dental Clinic. We are hiring a Part-time Dental Hygienist and a Full-time Volunteer Coordinator. If you are interested in any of these positions please visit our website (pacsonline.org/jobs) for job descriptions or email info@pacsonline.org for more information.
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MEADOW GLADE ADVENTIST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IS HIRING!
Meadow Glade Adventist Elementary School located in North Clark County, Washington—serves students in Kindergarten through grade eight. MGAES provides a family-oriented Christian atmosphere and we are intentional about developing students who are serious about their studies and living out their faith from a Biblical world-view as stated in our school vision, mission and motto.
Facilities and Transportation Manager will oversee all physical plant services and the bus fleet. The position requires an individual who not only supervises but is also a part of the team that provides maintenance and upkeep of the grounds and physical plant for MGAES. This individual will oversee and coordinate the MGAES transportation program.
Hours: 40 hours a week, some weekend work
Length: 12 months
Essential Responsibilities:
· Work with Administration team to provide a school program that keeps services to
· Knowledgeable in the areas of plumbing, HVAC, electrical, carpentry, and general maintenance
· Responsible for maintenance and installation
· Ability to communicate effectively with others
· Ability to meet a crisis calmly
· Ability to organize, prioritize and be self-motivated
Requirements:
· High School diploma or equivalent
· CDL with passenger endorsement
· First Aid/CPR certified
· Cleared background check on file with the Oregon Conference
Teacher Aide (Part-Time)
Hours: Approximately 20-28 hours per week, Monday-Friday
This is a part-time position for a caring and responsible individual to work under the direction of the assigned classroom teacher(s). Prior experience working with children highly desired.
Guest Teachers/Substitutes (On-Call)
Classroom Teacher, Support Personnel including Secretary, Library, Teacher Aide, Kid Zone from 3.5 hours to 7 hours per assignment (willingness and flexibility to accept jobs both in advance and last minute).
All part-time positions, with exception of on-call positions, begin one week prior to the start of the school year and finish one week after the school year concludes. The positions require individuals who can keep confidentiality, have basic computer skills including working knowledge of office machines, computer software e.g. MS Office and Adobe products, and a cleared background check with the Oregon Conference of SDA.
For all positions wages and benefits are based on the denominational wage scale and policy. Must have the legal right to work in the United States and be able to provide evidence of that right if employed. If interested, please email your resume and cover letter with three references to the email provided. Interviews may occur before the final resume due date, so prompt submission of resumes is encouraged.
Please send a resume and three references to Bette Wheeling, bwheeling@mgaes.org or contact the school at 360-687-5121 for a full job description.
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Full-time High School Math Teacher needed for 2023-2024
PAA is accepting applicants for an experienced full-time high school math teacher for the 23-24 school year, who is committed to Christ and excited about the mission of being an Adventist educator. The complete listing can be found at: http://jobs.adventisteducation.org/opportunities/15534. Please send resumes to Mechelle Peinado, mpeinado@paasda.org.
Part-time High School Auto Mechanics Teacher needed for 2023-2024
PAA is looking for a part-time auto mechanics teacher for the 23-24 school year. If you are a skilled, experienced auto-mechanic who is committed to Christ and interested in teaching and inspiring the next generation as part of the mission of Adventist education, please contact Mechelle Peinado mpeinado@paasda.org.
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THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:
This video corresponds with My Bible First Kindergarten and
Primary Lessons
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Vegan Shepherd's Pie by Tideford Organics' | Veganuary
Looking for a vegan shepherd's pie? This 100% plant-based recipe provided by our friends at Tideford Organics' will end your search!
Read more
veganuary.com
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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 pastor, 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. Please click on the button below to communicate with us! Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate ministry leader for consideration.
We are eager to hear your thoughts.
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Upcoming Events & Church Meetings |
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Prayer Meeting -- Wednesdays @ 7 pm
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Shadow Empire -- May 18-21 @ 7:00 pm
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Church Business Meeting -- May 21 @ 10:00 am
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PAES Constituency Meeting -- May 22 @ 7:00 pm at PAES Library
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Southern Oregon's Women's Retreat -- June 2-4 @ Milo Academy
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Ladies' Spring Prayer Brunch -- June 11 @ 10:00 am
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A Pale Horse Rides -- June 22-24 @ 7:00 pm
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Bulletin & Newsletter info. due: Wednesdays by 12:00 pm
Administrative Assistant is available Monday-Thursday
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Stone Tower Seventh-day Adventist Church | (503) 232-6018 | 3010 NE Holladay St., Portland, OR | StoneTowerSDA.org
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