Friday, January 10, 2025 | Vol 7. No. 82

Sabbath's Worship Service

"MOSES: Inspiration"



If taking initiative was the take-home lesson from last week’s message, this week’s lesson is the necessary companion. Especially in light of our recent tragedies in Los Angeles. Moses is now an adult and full of promise. He’s also a bit full of something else that takes most of us down when it comes fulfilling our potential.


Join us tomorrow as we search for inspiration from a tragic story in Moses’ life.






Pastor Jonathan Henderson

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Prayer Requests

Please pray for...


Petra Rodriguez, the mother of Lilia Rodriguez

Jacqueline Baptiste

Nancy Villasenor

Angela Britton

Janet Windels

Jason and Christy Scoggins

Guy and Jill Scoggins Noland

Eric Cumbia

church family affected by the Southern California fires



Church Leadership

Ministries

Attitude of Gratitude

Barry T. McGregor


Barry T. McGregor, affectionately known as "T," has become an integral part of the Vallejo Drive Church family. He has already made a mark with his servant heart even though he joined our church rather recently. Born in Florida, T spent his childhood in a blend of military discipline and academic pursuits. His father, a US Army serviceman, was away for long periods of time, leaving his mother, a university professor of journalism, to raise T and his five siblings with the support of extended family.


T's early dream of becoming a veterinarian led him to a unique choice of high school. This institution combined rigorous academics with practical farmwork. The students started classes each day at 6:00 a.m. then transitioned to a farm for hands-on experience at 12:30 p.m. This demanding schedule instilled in T a strong work ethic and a deep appreciation for the natural world.


Following his father's footsteps, T enlisted in the US Marines after high school. He served for six years, taking deployments in England, Japan, and Hong Kong. Upon returning to the US, he retired from the Marines and settled in the San Fernando Valley, a decision influenced by a romantic interest.


T embarked on a diverse career path, initially working as a personal security guard for a concert promoter. He then transitioned into providing bodyguard services for various celebrities for 15 years. Around 2006, he shifted gears once more, joining UPS, to which he dedicated the next 30 years until his recent retirement.


T's spiritual journey began in 1990, leading him to baptism in 1995 at the Westminster SDA Church. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he heard about Vallejo Drive Church and was drawn by the presence of Pastor James Kyle, whom he knew from the Breath of Life ministry. Eager to connect with Pastor Kyle, T transferred his church membership. Ironically, Pastor Kyle left Vallejo Drive Church shortly after T joined.


Despite initial concerns about the church's atmosphere, T found Vallejo to be a warm and welcoming community. Contrary to the apprehensions expressed by some of his friends, he discovered that Vallejo Drive Church members were friendly, kind, and engaging, embracing individuals regardless of their background or appearance. This positive experience quickly made him feel at home.


T has been an active participant in church life, readily lending a helping hand wherever needed. He has served faithfully as an elder and a Sabbath School superintendent and as part of the deacon ministry. However, T considers his greatest joy to be his children, Noah (14) and Ataly (12). Both of them were homeschooled until three years ago, when they enrolled at Glendale Adventist Academy, where they are now thriving as straight-A students.


Reflecting on recent challenges, T felt a deep need to rededicate his life to Jesus. He will be publicly reaffirming his commitment through rebaptism during this Sabbath worship service. We are grateful for T's steadfast faith, his generous spirit of service, and his valuable contributions to the church community.



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Church Announcements

2024 TAX SEASON



Please update any address changes with the treasurer. You can slip a note under her door with your new address, mark your tithe envelope, or email treasurer@vallejodrive.church. Tax documents will be sent via postal mail later this month.

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CHURCH OFFICE NEWS


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Exercise Opportunities with Adventist Health Glendale

Trying to get some exercises and movement in your schedule?

Come by the church!


Adventist Health Glendale has exercise classes on our church campus on Monday afternoons, Tuesday mornings, and Wednesday mornings. Please visit adventisthealth.org/livewell or call 818-409-8354 for more information on how to join.

Happening This Week

FRIDAY

3:00 p.m. Teens4Christ (Earliteen Room)


SABBATH

9:45 a.m. Adult Sabbath School Program In-Person (Sanctuary)


10:00 a.m. KIDS Connection: In-Person (Chapel) / Online

10:00 a.m. CORE Youth Sabbath School In-Person (Room 106)

10:00 a.m. Adult Sabbath School Classes In-Person (Sanctuary)

10:00 a.m. Gospel Conversations Class (Former Media Room)

 

11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Service In-Person / Online (Facebook/YouTube)



MONDAYS

7:00 p.m. Koinonia Bible Study (Zoom) - Click Here to Join


WEDNESDAYS

6:00 p.m. Seeking Jesus Bible Study Group (Zoom) - Click Here to Join

7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting In-Person (Fellowship Hall)


NEXT SABBATH

10:50 a.m. Church Life and Announcements (Sanctuary)

11:00 a.m. Divine Service

Church Life

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Church Finances

Year to Date as of December 27, 2024



Total Local Church Giving            $981,464.39

Total Local Church Spending        $1,594,315.47


Budget Giving (incl. in local)          $341,103.43

Budget Spending (incl. in local)       $545,489.42


Tithes Received 2024              $1,066,464.10

Tithes Received 2023              $1,033.770.21

Sunset Time

Friday January 10, 2024 - 5:02 PM

Next Friday, January 18, 2024 - 5:09 PM


Glendale - Sunrise, Sunset and Daylength


"You have six days in which to do your work, but remember that the seventh day, the Sabbath, is a day of rest. On that day do not work, but gather for worship. The Sabbath belongs to the Lord, no matter where you live."


Leviticus 23:3, Good News Translation

January 10 John Matthew Torres


January 11 Mallory Carcich


January 13 Joey Arbias

January 13 Claudio Bestagno

January 13 Zori Carlos

January 13 Loven Lim

January 13 Louis Mo


January 13 Marina Raines


January 14 Tanaya McGregor

January 14 Charles Grant Vigilia


January 16 Lucila 'Lucy' Garcia


January 17 Vivian Vanegas

The weekly birthday calendar is from the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists database. We apologize if your birthday is not listed. It is crucial to have everyone's contact information up to date.


Please contact us to update your birthday and other information for our records by emailing clerk@vallejodrive.church. Thank you!