Author: Ruth

December 1, 2018
, 2010

Church at Study
Sabbath School Vision is
“Continuously Commune with the Master Teacher
and Learn to Magnify What Jesus Taught.”
Sabbath School Lesson “The Most Convincing Proof”
Adult Sabbath School Classes
Pastor Rice — in sanctuary
Frank Collins – in youth pastor’s office
Mitch Greenbaum – in library
Amazing Grace/ Young Adults – downstairs
Candy Byrd—room in back of organ
Don Draper – in class at end of hall
Roger Larsen—Pastor’s office
Children’s Sabbath School Classes
Beginners: birth–3 years old
Kindergarten: 4–6 years old
Primary: 7–9 years old (grades 2–4)
Junior: 10-11 years old (grade 5,6)
Earliteen: 12–13 years old (grade 7–8)
Youth: grades 9–12
Prelude - 10:30 Jermaine Cain
Prayer and Welcome (10:40 a.m.) Mission Spotlight
Prayer Requests: Evelyn Byrd, Don Dawson Family, Paul Hillebert,
Gene Hobbs, Scott Kepner, Dan Lindow, Esther Ojala,
Shirley Reading, Warren Shull Family, Carolyn Sine, Byron Steele, Joyce Strang, Dick & Ruth Yates

Health Nugget
“[Water] is the beverage which God provided to quench the thirst of animals and man.” The Ministry of Healing, pg 237
E. G. White

Church at Worship – 10:45 a.m.
Song Service Bob McGhee
Church Life and Ministry Pastor Roger Larsen
Call to Worship “Let All Things Now Living” #560
Invocation Pastor Ryan Comeau
Children’s Message & Lamb’s Offering Pastor Roger Larsen
Worship in Giving Local Church Budget Dale Brumagin
Offertory
Garden of Prayer Francisco Grazette
Special Music Josey Kister
Scripture Reading 1 John 2:15-17 Dilcia Gurdian
Sermon “The Grinch was Right!” Pastor Ryan Comeau
Closing Hymn “Joy to the World” #125
Benediction Pastor Ryan Comeau
Organ Postlude Jermaine Cain

Organist – Jermaine Cain/ Pianist—
Elder – F. Grazette/ Deacon—B. Ware/ Deaconess—F. Brumagin
Greeters—Spalatin Oir & Isabella Nyanaro, Kevin Ollry, Faye Brumagin
T
Kristen Steed
Valerie Simon-Phillips
JoAlyce & Mark Waugh, Barbara Yowell
Valerie Simon-Phillips
Valerie Simon-Phillips

“Behold,
what manner
of love the Father
has bestowed upon us,
that we should be called
the Sons of God.”
1 John 3:1

Hagerstown

Sharing the Gospel. Looking toward Heaven. www.HagerstownAdventist.org

Welcome to Worship
Welcome to God’s house on God’s day. May the God of heaven visit you this morning and speak to the deepest needs of your heart. Our desire is that our fellowship today may spark the kind of love toward one another which has been extended to each of us by our Father in the person of Jesus Christ. To those seeking a church home, we invite you to join us.
Upcoming Events
PRAYER MINISTRY—come join us every Sabbath at 9:10 a.m. We will be meeting in the last room at the end of the hall, next to the women’s restroom, for a special time of prayer.
HVA SENIOR CLASS PLAY - The annual HVA Senior Play and Silent Auction will be tonight, at 7:30 p.m. The graduating class will be presenting “The Somewhat True Tale of Robin Hood” and they would love to see you come support their class, and find some great deals on local goods. Doors will open at 7 p.m.
DECORATIONS - Tomorrow at 8 a.m. we need people to come to church and help decorate for the holidays. Please see Charlotte if you can help.
8 WEEK CHALLENGE - get your health back on track by exercising with Dilcia every Sunday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in the church fellowship hall. Weight management meal plans, exercise tips, free blood pressure and weight screening.
BABY SHOWER - tomorrow at 2:30 in the church fellowship hall for Kemily & David Lawrence. It’s a BOY!
PRAYER MEETING—will continue this Wednesday at 7 p.m. We will continue our study of Matthew 17,18. Everyone is welcome to come join us.
Service Opportunities
FOOD DRIVE—there is a food basket located in the foyer for nonperishable food donations to benefit the ACTS 9 Center.
NEW ADDRESS - Spc Juan Grazette, 28th MP Co. APO, AE 09327. Letters/cards/care packages are welcome.
Prayer and Praise
PRAYER REQUESTS—may be placed in the prayer box in the foyer. These requests will be prayed for by the church staff.
Other Announcements
MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER - 1st Reading
IN: Ryan Comeau from Spencerville SDA Church
OUT: Travis & Faye Buffington to Franklin, TN
NEW OFFICERS - 1st Reading
Deaconess: Ann Calkins, Nordia Dixon, Dilcia Gurdian,
Denali Larsen, Marilia Leite
COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE - Do you want to save someone’s life? HVA will be hosting their annual Community Blood Drive on the afternoon of Wednesday, Dec. 5. While walk-ins are allowed, preference is given to those who sign up in advance. Please contact April Lutz at alutz@highlandviewacademy.com
CHRISTMAS FELLOWSHIP DINNER - next Sabbath. Please fill out the insert in your bulletin today and turn it in or give to Viann.
2019 DEVOTIONAL/SHARING BOOKS - please see insert for the new devotional and sharing books. You can sign up at the Personal Ministries window.
HOLIDAY FLOWERS - Help decorate our church for the holidays by sponsoring a poinsettia. Please let Charlotte know as she needs to place her order very soon.
LADIES LUNCHEON - this month the ladies are meeting at the Airport Inn for their annual Christmas luncheon. We do need to let them know how many are coming so please call Von Marie (301) 790-2008 and let her know. We meet Wednesday, Dec. 12, at 11:30 a.m.

Weekly Calendar—Weeks of Dec. 1-7
This Week
Today 9:10 a.m. Prayer Time
4:46 p.m. Sunset
7:30 p.m. HVA Senior Class Play
Sunday 8:30 a.m. 8 Week Challenge
2:30 p.m. Baby Shower
Tuesday 10—2 p.m. ACTS 9
Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Thursday 10-2 p.m. ACTS 9
Friday 4:46 p.m. Sunset
7 p.m. Choir Rehearsal
Looking Ahead:
Next Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School
10:45 a.m. Pastor Roger Larsen
Christmas Fellowship Dinner
December 1 4 p.m. Christmas Spectacular
Frederick SDA Church
December 8 Christmas Fellowship Dinner
December 13 Mt Aetna Christmas Program
December 15 HVA Christmas Program

The Hagerstown Seventh-day Adventist Church is a place where all people may grow in Christ and prepare for His soon return. Through Bible-based worship; training; and community-driven ministry, we will passionately share the everlasting gospel of God’s grace with others. We give a warm welcome to every person worshipping with us today. May you receive a blessing from praising the Lord through song, prayer and scripture as we fellowship together.

For more information about weekly and upcoming events, please visit the Church calendar online at: www.HagerstownAdventist.org