Author: Ruth

September 21, 2019
, 2010

Church at Study
Sabbath School Vision is
“Continuously Commune with the Master Teacher
and Learn to Magnify What Jesus Taught.”
Sabbath School Lesson “To Love Mercy”
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
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, Paul Hillebert, Buster Huntzberry, Scott Kepner, Peggy LaFlame,
Phil & Barbara McLaughlin, Sandy Martin,
Meliah Martz, Esther Ojala, Shirley Reading, Carolyn Sine, Joyce Strang, Barbara Ward,
Dick & Ruth Yates

Health Nugget
“Walking increases the inhalation of oxygen threefold and has recently become one of the most popular forms of exercise in the United States.” Back to Eden pg 550 J. Kloss

Church at Worship – 10:45 a.m.
Mission Spotlight/ Prelude
Church Life and Ministry Pastor Roger Larsen
Call to Worship “Thou Art Worthy”
*Congregation Stand
Invocation Pastor Ryan Comeau
Morning Hymn “Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” #187
*Congregation Stand
*please be seated after hymn
Worship in Giving Local Church Budget Mark Thomas
Offertory
Scripture Reading John 3:16
Special Music
Praise Team Abby Bain and Adam Wagner
Garden of Prayer “As the Deer” Charlie Eklund
Sermon “An Infinite God” Pastor Ryan Comeau
Footwashing Service
Children’s Message Ann Calkins
Communion Emblems
Closing Hymn “O Love, How Deep, How Broad” #148
Benediction Pastor Ryan Comeau
Organ Postlude Jermaine Cain
Emergency Aid Offering

Organist – Jermaine Cain/ Pianist—Denali Larsen
Elder – C. Eklund/ Deacon—C. Carbaugh/ Deaconess - M. Leite
Greeters—Chad Carbaugh & Cooper, Silvia Bailey, Ina Masters
T
Kristen Steed
Valerie Simon-Phillips
JoAlyce & Mark Waugh, Barbara Yowell
Valerie Simon-Phillips
Valerie Simon-Phillips

"For God so loved the world,
that He gave
His only begotten Son.”
John 3:16

Hagerstown

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

Welcome to Worship
May God’s presence be evident as we share together the Lord’s Supper as He asked us to celebrate in remembrance of Him. If you are seeking a church home, we would love to have you become a part of our family.
Upcoming Events
PRAYER MINISTRY—come join us every Sabbath at 9:10 a.m. We meet in the last room at the end of the hall, next to the women’s restroom, for a special time of prayer.
COMMUNION - we practice an open communion. All who wish to accept the sacrifice of Jesus for them, are encouraged to participate with us in this symbolic service. For the foot washing service the men will meet upstairs in the library, the women downstairs in the music room and couples in the fellowship hall.
SABBATH SUNDOWN SERENADE - today at 6 p.m. is the day for our outstanding concert by Alex Marte, Emilie Flores, and Rodrigo Paiva - a trio of two violins and one guitar. Don’t miss this opportunity to bring a friend.
PRAYER MEETING—will continue Wednesday at 7 p.m. We
encourage you to come and join us.
WHICH WAY, AMERICA? - begins Friday, September 27, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Eric Flickinger. Hope you are planning to attend.
Service Opportunities
FOOD DRIVE—ACTS 9 is starting their Fall food drive next Sabbath. Please plan to bring some extra cans of food to help stock our pantry for the holiday season. Here are suggested items which we need:
Sep. 21 canned or dried soup
Sep. 28 canned vegetables
Oct 5 peanut butter; jelly
Oct 12 Hamburger Helper; Tuna Helper
Oct. 19 instant mashed potatoes and/or scalloped potato
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.
OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY - please continue to pray for Catherine Lotharp and her family after the death of her daughter, Faye.
Other Announcements
FLOWER CALENDAR - please select a date on the flower calendar posted on the bulletin board for a special occasion, or just to honor your Lord. Mark your tithe envelope flowers ($35).
ALTAR FLOWERS - we have two sets of flowers today given in honor of Barbara Mclaughlin’s birthday, and Frank & Beverly Grenci’s 61st wedding anniversary.
PRAYER LINE - we have a prayer line for those who would like to pray together for the Holy Spirit and also for our meetings. The number is 712-770-5319 code: 101601# We will start on Thursday, at 6:30 and continue on Thursdays and Sundays (when there is no meetings).
WANTED - all voices (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) and all in between to join our church choir. We meet each Friday evening from 7 - 8:30. Come join us for Christian fellowship and small group prayer partners. For more information, please contact Valerie Simon-Phillips.
MT AETNA RETREAT CENTER - is seeking part-time help with house-keeping and food service. We are looking for adults with flexible schedules who are willing to be trained this winter as lifeguards and/or challenge course workers for next spring. Contact us at (301) 824-6045, or at mtaetnacamp@myactv.net

Weekly Calendar—Week of Sep. 21 - 27
This Week
Today 9:10 a.m. Prayer Time
6 p.m. Sabbath Sundown Serenade
7:10 p.m. Sunset
Monday 7 p.m. Church Board
Tuesday 10—2 p.m. ACTS 9
Wednesday 7 p.m. Prayer Meeting
Thursday 10-2 p.m. ACTS 9
Friday 6:58 p.m. Sunset
7 p.m. Meetings begin
Looking Ahead:
Next Sabbath 9:30 a.m. Sabbath School
10:45 a.m. Pastor Flickinger
7 p.m. Meetings continue
Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday

Financial Report
Combined budget for 2019-20
Weekly budget Received Last Week Shortage Last Week
$3,514.44 $3,462.46 $51.98
YTD Budget Received YTD Shortage YTD
$38,658.84 $28,682.55 $9,976.29
Chesapeake Advance - next Sabbath our offering will go for Chesapeake
Advance.
Advance
Our local church ministries.

Contact Information
11507 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21742
(301)733-4411 / www.HagerstownAdventist.org
Senior Pastor Roger Larsen (573) 303-6960
Associate Pastor Ryan Comeau (240) 274-0874
Secretary Ruth Prosser (301) 824-2506
office@hagerstownadventist.org
Head elder Mark Thomas (301) 667-8008
Treasurer Ruth Prosser (301) 824-2506
ACTS 9 (301) 739-3854
Mt Aetna Adventist School (301) 824-3875

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