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STONE TOWER MISSION:
To Seek & Save the Lost
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Hi everyone,
I hope and pray that you're doing well this week. As this is the second Sabbath of the month, I am scheduled to be at Lents this coming Sabbath. In my stead, Dr. Lee will be speaking on the topic "From Faith to Faith." Please keep him and his message in prayer.
Thank you to all who joined us for the Social Night last Sabbath. It was a lot of fun, and we are grateful for the fellowship we shared together. :)
If you are able, the Stevensons (Kyle, Rebecca, and Hadassah) could use help at their home this Sunday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Alternatively, if you would like to help at the church, please reach out to Kenny to help with raking leaves. Either way, your willingness to serve is a blessing.
Just a reminder that as of October 31, we have pretty much gone through the entire church membership list for the visitation plans we set out to do. If we missed you for any reason (and I may owe you a meal), please let me know!
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Please also keep our Nominating Committee in prayer as they continue making progress. We are grateful for their work and ask for the Lord's guidance as they serve.
I will officially be taking my family on vacation from November 18 to December 2, so please keep us in prayer. Because of that, our Elders Meeting will be on Thursday, November 12, and our Admin and Ministry Board Meetings will be on Tuesday, November 17. Please adjust your calendars accordingly.
"First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world."
Romans 1:8 (NKJV)
"For what if some did not believe? Will their unbelief make the faithfulness of God without effect?"
Romans 3:3 (NKJV)
Blessings,
David Kokiong
Pastor, Stone Tower SDA Church
Cell: 503-567-9315
Email: david.kokiong@gmail.com
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Sabbath School
Lesson Study
(Click on the image, select the lesson this week)
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Sabbath November 14th
10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Harold Lee, From Faith to Faith
1:30 p.m. Fellowship Group: Bring your lunch and join us to discuss E.J. Waggoner's book, The Glad Tidings, share testimonies, and pray.
1:45-3:45 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy Book Club: Don't forget to bring your lunch. We'll learn from the Word of God and our SDA prophetess.
Sunday November 15th
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Work Bee at the Stevenson Home
| Nominating Committee would appreciate your involvement by completing a short ministry interest survey. Please visit stsda.org/nomcom for the survey and more information. Thank you! | | |
Stone Tower Janitorial
We are looking for additional church members to join our rotating custodial cleaning teams. If you are willing to help keep our church clean and welcoming, please get in touch with Melissa or Jay for more information.
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An opportunity to support the family of Johnathan Nicholas.
Johnathan passed away on August 24th at only 30 years of age. He was baptized at Stone Tower in 2025, making him one of our newest members. His mother is Tatiana Nicholas, who has taught us how to find and use herbs. He is the nephew of long-time Stone Tower members, Adrian and Adrianna Janta.
They could use help covering these sudden and unexpected funeral costs. If you would like to assist them, please use the GoFundMe link or contact Adrian personally.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/a-loving-farewell-for-jonathan
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Join Stone Tower Prayer Meeting on Zoom
Wednesday night prayer meeting, 6:30-7:30 pm
Starting November 4, we’ll read Steps to Christ for inspiration in prayer. Read a chapter at home per week and join us for discussion and prayer in preparation for our meeting. In the ABC classroom. Ring the downstairs doorbell if locked.
https://zoom.us/j/92707337939?pwd=eWjzrImmSZNWRe8E8hnz1FBXF4ly4P.1
+1 253 215 8782
+1 253 205 0468
Meeting ID: 927 0733 7939
Passcode: 590928
Contact Judy Duncan or Kenny Smith for details.
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Wednesday night prayer meeting 6:30-7:30 pm
This quarter, we will read Steps to Christ, Chapter 1, in preparation for our meeting. In the ABC classroom. Ring the downstairs doorbell if locked. Contact: Judy Duncan or Kenny Smith for details.
International Prayer Group every evening, 7:00 pm PDT. Join the North America Prayer Group through Zoom by clicking this link:
Meeting passcode: 247247
| | | ST Prayer Ministry Group on the Signal App: Connect with Stone Tower members to share your praises and prayer requests and to pray for your fellow members. Click on the QR code below or take a picture of it to become a member (includes a link to download Signal). The group asks that messages be limited to praise and prayer requests only. | | |
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A Note From the Library
Come drop by the library, we have a few new books for your study and here are a couple of them:
Eat to Heal your Life by Franklin Evans
In this book, our own member Franklin B. Evans undertakes a comprehensive investigation into one of the most important health questions of our generation: the relationship between human design, nutrition, faith, and lifelong wellness.
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Daniel - Wisdom to the Wise by Zdravko Stefanovic
This book is a chapter-by-chapter and verse-by-verse commentary intended to be used by readers and students of the Bible. It takes a broader look at Daniel than any previous Adventist commentary. Depending on how one counts, there are at least five ways each part of the book is examined. This multifaceted approach opens up new vistas for the careful reader.
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THIS WEEK'S CHILDREN'S SABBATH SCHOOL LESSON:
Click on the picture for a video corresponding with My Bible First Kindergarten and Primary lessons
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Sabbath November 21st
10:00 a.m. Sabbath School Services
11:00 a.m. Leonid Zakhariya
1:00 p.m. Friendsgiving Fellowship Meal
1:45-3:45 p.m. Spirit of Prophecy Book Club: Don't forget to bring your lunch. We'll learn from the Word of God and our SDA prophetess.
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Children's Ministries
Children's Ministries Skills class: please don't forget to add Nov. 22 to your calendar.
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November 13-15, 2026
Oregon Conference Annual Women’s Retreat
November 13-15, 2026, at Twin Rocks Friends Camp and Conference Center.
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November 17th
6:00-7:00 p.m. Admin Board Meeting
7:00-8:00 p.m. Ministries Board Meeting
Pastor's Vacation
November 18th-December 2nd
November 21st
Friendsgiving Fellowship Meal
December 12th & 19th
Stone Tower Kerns Neighborhood Christmas Caroling, 6-8 p.m.
December 19th and 20th: Health and Temperance
Natural Remedies Program: Sabbath, Dec. 19, 2:00 PM. Everyone is invited to hear the guest speakers share testimonies of healing and remedies used in their journey.
Sunday, Dec. 20, 10:00 a.m. will be a presentation for women only
December 26th
Stone Tower Christmas Program.
February 6th
Pastor Jim John, Training on sermon-based community groups. More details will come as the date approaches, but please keep this event in prayer.
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FREEDOM Documentary Screening
Adventist Community Church of Vancouver will host a screening of FREEDOM on Saturday, November 21, at 3:00 pm. This feature documentary explores issues of faith, counseling, and religious liberty through personal stories and interviews. Community members are invited to attend, with a reception following the screening.
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Support Adventist education
Click the Picture Below for The November Newsletter
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The Oregon Conference has an open position as an Executive Assistant in the Administration Department. The position provides support to the administrative officers: the President, Vice President of Administration, and the President and Vice President of Finance. If you know anyone qualified who might be interested in a supportive ministry role for the church, please share this job posting with them.
https://www.oregonadventist.org/support/human-resources#EmploymentOpportunities
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Substitute Teachers Needed at PAES
Portland Adventist Elementary School is in need of substitute teachers for the 2026-2027 school year! We are looking for dedicated and compassionate individuals who enjoy being around children and in the school environment. Requirements: Age 21+, college degree preferred, and experience teaching and/or supervising children ages 5-13. If you are interested and would like more information, please reach out to admin@paes.com to apply.
Thank you!
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Come See Yourself at PAA
Do you know an 8th grader who is wondering what high school will be like? We would love to have them spend the day with us!
PAA’s Academy Day is a chance for students to visit classrooms, meet teachers, try out our clubs and activities, share lunch, and have some fun. It is a wonderful way to picture themselves here, surrounded by people who will know them and care about them.
Wednesday, November 18 | 9:00 am to 2:00 pm | Portland Adventist Academy
That evening, parents are invited to Academy Night, our Open House, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm. Tour the campus, meet our teachers, and ask all your questions. We will gather for a short meeting at 7:00, with drawings for tuition and fees.
If November 18 does not work for your family, we would be glad to set up another visit. Register with Mary Sperl at 503-519-6868 or reach out for a visit, and we will make it happen.
We cannot wait to meet you!
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Communication Card
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 church leadership, 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. Your message will be forwarded to the appropriate ministry leader for consideration.
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Things to send to the Secretary's email at the bottom of the newsletter:
- Event stories, reports & photos
- Vegetarian and vegan recipes you'd like to share
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