November 4, 2022

"Write the things which thou hast seen, and the things which are, and the things which shall be hereafter." --Revelation 1:19

The principle that we are called to uphold at this time is the same that was maintained by the adherents of the gospel in the days of the great Reformation. When the princes assembled at the Diet of Spires in 1529, it seemed that the hope of the world was about to be crushed out. To this assembly was presented the emperor's decree restricting religious liberty, and prohibiting all further dissemination of the reform doctrines....

Mighty issues for the world depended upon the action of a few heroes of faith. Those who had accepted the truths of the Reformation met together, and their unanimous decision was “Let us object to the decree. In matters of conscience the majority has no power.” They drew up their protest and submitted it to the assembled states....

In this last conflict God has committed to our hands the banner of truth and religious liberty that these reformers held aloft. Those whom He has blessed with the knowledge of His Word are held responsible for this great gift. We are to receive God's Word as supreme authority. We must accept its truths for ourselves, as our own individual act. And we shall be able to appreciate these truths only as we shall search them out for ourselves, by personal study of the Word of God....

The Protestant churches, having received doctrines that the Word of God condemns, will bring these to the front and force them upon the consciences of the people, just as the papal authorities urged their dogmas upon the advocates of truth in Luther's time. The same battle is again to be fought, and every soul will be called upon to decide upon which side of the controversy he or she will be found.

When people are not willing to see the truth and receive it because it involves a cross, they are opening the door to Satan's temptations. He will lead them, as he led Eve in Eden, to believe a lie. The truth through which they might have been sanctified is set aside for some pleasing delusion presented by the destroyer of souls.

It is often the case that the most precious truth appears to lie close by the side of fatal errors. The rest that Christ promised to all who should learn of Him lies close beside indifference and carnal quietude, and multitudes overlook the fact that this rest is found only in wearing Christ's yoke and bearing His burden, in possessing His meekness and lowliness.—Manuscript 100, 1893.

SERMON: A Church Worship Concert

SPEAKER/SINGER: Steve Darmody

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Please knock hard if the door is locked, we will meet in the kitchen, thank you.

Happy Friday and Preparation Day! As we draw close to the Sabbath hours, let us reflect on the following:

"Before the Sabbath begins, the mind as well as the body should be withdrawn from worldly business. God has set His Sabbath at the end of the six working days, that men may stop and consider what they have gained during the week in preparation for the pure kingdom..."  -- Testimonies to the Church, Vol, 6, p. 356

Did you know that Door2Door Evangelism distributes The Great Controversy and other evangelism literature? If you would like to be a part of this ministry team and reach the Stone Tower community, please reach out to Kenny Smith at 360-521-8565 or Maura Sanchez 503-954-9477.

Women’s Ministry will be hosting a Ladies' Prayer Brunch on November 6 at 10:00 am. We will be reading from the book Daughters of God, Chapter 2, section “Sarah, Wife of Abraham, Mother of Nations.” 

Our theme is “Lessons On Faith." The monthly bible study occurs on Sabbath in the Youth SS room from 8:00-9:30 am.

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.

We will be having our Thanksgiving Church Family Fellowship Meal on November 19th after the worship service. Please bring your favorite signature dish to share at this special meal!

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

Camas/Vancouver Bible Study Small Group: We are starting a new study topic in our small group. We will study the book of Acts. We concluded our study of Luke with the main theme of "The Kingdom of Heaven is Now" meaning you can experience Heaven on Earth. You can transcend the circumstances of this life and have the Mind of Christ, partake of the Divine nature now, dead to the world, alive in Christ Jesus. So we thought it would be great to see how this experience was lived out in the Apostolic church. Come and join us 6:30 pm each Wednesday. Contact Elder Bradley Nunn with questions at 360-833-8480.

Bible Study Training Resources! To see the training video and browse a variety of personal evangelism resources, please click on this link:

Do you have a special wedding anniversary you would like to recognize? Anniversaries are recognized upon request. You can email [email protected]

Marcella Gearhart passed away September 29, 2022. A memorial service will be conducted for her Sunday, November 13, 2022, at 3:00 pm, at Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon 97216.

Fern Ringering’s Memorial Service will be November 20 at 1:00 p.m. at the Gladstone Park Seventh-day Adventist Church. There will be refreshments afterwards. Fern was the director for the Adventist Adoption Agency for 25 years.

The Adventist Book Center’s Fall Case Food & Book Sale is October 9–November 6, 2022. Sale prices are also good for all delivery locations. You can also go to www.abcflyer.com and click the sale flyer link.

We live in unprecedented times that herald the soon coming of Jesus. What can we do to prepare, so that we are not caught by surprise? Come to Healing Hope SDA Fellowship the weekend of November 4 & 5 for a 4-part series by Larren Cole on “Preparing for the Mark of the Beast Time.” The first meeting is Friday evening at 6:30 pm. On Sabbath, November 5, there will be three sessions as follows: 9:45 am, 10:50 am and 1:30 pm. Following the 10:50 am session, lunch will be provided. Topics of the meetings include Commitment, De$t, Location x3, and Use It or Lose It. The church is located at 15150 NE Glisan St in Portland.

On Sunday, November 6, at 3:00 pm, The Oregon Sinfonietta, under the baton of Dr. Donald L. Appert will feature Cello Concetro by Appert with Diane Chaplin as the soloist and Symphony in E Minor op. 32 ("Gaelic") by Beach. The concert will take place at Sunnyside Adventist Church, 10501 SE Market Street, Portland, Oregon, 97216. This will be an outstanding concert you won't want to miss!

Join friends who graduated 2012–2022 for a complimentary treat and WWU update on Friday, November 11, at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Campus lecture hall, 10345 SE Market St., Portland, Ore. Please RSVP online at wallawalla.edu/rsvp by Nov. 7. Seating is limited. 

Join good friends for a complimentary treat and WWU update on Saturday, November 12, at 6:30 p.m. at the Portland Campus lecture hall, 10345 SE Market St., Portland, Ore. Please RSVP online at wallawalla.edu/rsvp by Nov. 7. Seating is limited! 

Portland Adventist Academy is holding the 2022 annual PAA Student Scholarship (PAASS) Benefit “Strings & Stories” on Sunday, Nov. 6, with an informal reception at 2:30 pm and program at 3 pm. This year’s event is being held in the intimate setting of the PAA Library, where guests will hear the inspiring story of professional musician and 2018 PAA alumnus Ivan Danilich, and how attending PAA changed his life. Today Ivan is a professional guitarist who plays classical, acoustic and electric guitar, as well as teaching guitar online and now at PAA. He will present a short concert at the Benefit event. Limited seating. RSVP required. For more information or to RSVP, visit PAA’s website at bit.ly/22strings or contact Development Director Sam Vigil Jr. at 971-351-9028 or [email protected].

Attention 8th Grade Parents! Portland Adventist Academy is excited to welcome your 8th grade student to our high school campus from 9am to 2pm on Wednesday, November 16th! We have a fun day planned - just for 8th graders - when students can get a glimpse of the high school experience at PAA, see classrooms, meet teachers, and hear about the clubs, activities, and programs offered. There will be drawings for tuition, fees and prizes, as well as several opportunities to win scholarships by participating in academic challenges. Lunch is provided. That evening, we will host an Open House for parents from 6:30 until 7:30, with drawings for tuition and fees and a short meeting at 7:30. Visit our website PAASDA.org or call 503-255-8372 for more information.

Portland Adventist Elementary School is seeking: A 2nd grade classroom teacher and a PE teacher/Athletic Director to collaborate with our current PE teacher/Athletic Director. Our school serves a diverse population and welcomes students of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds who desire an opportunity to have Christ and the teachings of the Bible as part of their education. We are committed to being a light in our community, and unlocking the potential of every child. We are looking for Jesus-loving, student-centered, growth-minded educators who enjoy collaborating with other teachers, applying best practices, and developing an inspiring learning environment. Qualified applicants may submit their resume, cover letter, and references to [email protected].

Portland Adventist Elementary School is seeking: candidates for a full time treasurer position. We are blessed to serve a diverse population in our PK-8 school with an enrollment of 365 students. It is a fast-paced work environment that requires flexibility and self-management. We are seeking candidates that have strong communication skills, a background in bookkeeping and accounting, and knowledge of Quickbooks. We are willing to train the right person. Qualified applicants can send their resume and cover letter to [email protected]. 

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, Food Pantry Assistant Manager

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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