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FROM OUR PASTOR
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NOTEWORTHY
THE CHURCH IN ACTION
WELCOME!
red Craddock is a well-known pastor and professor of homiletics. I had the opportunity
to hear him speak once while I was a young preacher myself. He told the story of how
he and his wife were having dinner at a restaurant years before when an older gentleman asked Pastor Craddock what his profession was and sat down next to them.
Pastor Craddock, wanting to enjoy time with just his wife, told him he was a preacher, hoping
that would move the old man along. Instead, the older man’s eyes lit up and he said, “Let me
tell you a story about a preacher….”
As it happened, the old man was born the illegitimate child of a teenage girl. The boy this girl
had hooked up with was actually engaged to someone else, and didn’t want that spoiled, so
the man grew up not knowing who his father was. This became a source of great shame in
that small town in the late part of the 19th century.
But one day a new preacher came to the local church. As a boy, the old man had never gone
to church. But now, with a new pastor in town, he decided to go and hear what he might have
to say. Unfortunately his shame went with him. For some reason the people held the sin of his
mom and dad, whoever that was, against him. But something in the words of the preacher
kept him coming despite those negative feelings, looks, and words from others. He would slip
in late and leave early so as to avoid people talking to him.
No one in history has been more polarizing. More loved. More hated. But then again, He is
unequivocally the most famous person in all of history. Books have been written about Him;
Nathan Green paints amazing pictures of Him; we sing about Him from our hymnal - But
who is He? As we kick off 2015 with a week of Spiritual Emphasis, our pastors will examine
nine radical and explosive statements by Jesus that can lead individuals to find peace, moral freedom, and the soul cleansing we’ve all secretly searched for. Nine statements. Nine
stories so compellingly simple a child could understand, yet so deeply profound even philosophers have yet to fully comprehend. Come explore with us beginning January 1st,
where it’s All About Jesus.
Then one Sunday, the young man was so caught up in the sermon that he forgot to leave. As
he rushed to get past the people, he felt a heavy hand on his shoulder. It was the pastor.
“What’s your name son?” “Who is your father?”
Date
Time
Speaker
Title
Thursday, January 1
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ben
“Young & Restless”
The old gentleman smiled now as he finished his story. The preacher said, “I know who you
are, You’re God’s son. And you’re a part of His family!” Then the old man got up and hobbled
out of the restaurant.
Friday, January 2
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ofa
“As the World Turns”
Saturday, January 3
8:30am & 11:10am
Pastor Ofa
“One Life to Live”
Saturday, January 3
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ofa
“Edge of Night”
Sunday, January 4
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ben
“Guiding Light”
Thursday, January 8
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ofa
“All My Children”
Friday, January 9
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ben
“Bold & Beautiful”
Saturday, January 10
8:30am & 11:10am
Pastor Ben
“Days of Our Lives”
Saturday, January 10
7:00-8:00pm
Pastor Ben
“General Hospital”
“Do you know who that was?” asked the server. “No,” said Pastor Craddock. “That was Ben
Hooper, former governor of Tennessee.”
Amazing what the words of someone who cares can do for someone else
who feels worthless. May the words we speak be a spark of hope for
those around, and may the words of God be life to our thirsty souls.
Welcome to Worship.
Upcoming Sermons
Jan 3
“One Life to Live”
Pastor Ofa Langi
Jan 10
“”Days of Our Lives”
Pastor Ben Orian
Jan 17
“DIVINITY: Everything From A-Z”
Pastor Ben Orian
Sunset Today: 4:22pm
Sunset Next Friday: 4:28pm
THE CHURCH IN STUDY
Children & Youth Classes
Beginners
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
Primary 1
Primary 2
Juniors
Teens
Youth
(Ages Birth – 3)
(Ages 3 & 4)
(Ages 5 & 6)
(Grades 1 & 2)
(Grades 3 & 4)
(Grades 5 & 6)
(Grades 7 & 8)
(High School)
Children’s Wing
Children’s Wing
Children’s Wing
Children’s Wing
Children’s Wing
Youth House
Youth House
Youth House
Adult Classes
Jon Dahl : Adult SS Quarterly
Sherry Price/Stuart Segall: Lives & Lessons
Marge Wilson/Ken Rowland: Adult SS Quarterly
Jonathan Fish: Adult SS Quarterly
LeeRoy Jordan: Adult SS Quarterly
Family Room Class: Proverbs
Pastor Ofa Langi & Karyelle Nielsen: The Gap
Sanctuary – West Back Section
Fellowship Hall
Fellowship Hall Classroom #1
Fellowship Hall Classroom #2
Fellowship Hall Classroom #3
Family Room
The Fireside Room
BLOOD DRIVE
Sabbath, Jan 10, 8:00am-2:00pm
Give the gift of life to patients in our community! To schedule an appointment, please contact
Loni Carambot at [email protected] or 360.630.1738.
FRIENDSHIP HOUSE
Our ministry of feeding the homeless on the first Wed of each month needs ongoing contributions of chips, grated cheese, salsa, sour cream, chopped olives, beans, lettuce and cookies.
Please contact Cindy Hartley at 360.303.8536 or Connie Carman at 360.424.8575 to help.
MEN’S MINISTRY FAMILY SKAGIT RIVER EAGLE FLOAT
Sun, Jan 11, 8:00am-3:00pm
Men, bring your families and raft from Marblemount to Rockport! Meet at the church at
8:00am. RSVP to Andrew Rice 360.708.3286 or [email protected].
VEGGIE FOOD SALE
Spruced Up Thrift Shop & Vegetarian Foods is having a New Year’s veggie food sale! Save
10% on all canned and frozen foods from now through Dec 31 (while stock lasts).
ROSARIO 2015
It's time to make cabin reservations for our annual church campout on May 8-10, 2015. We
have three new cabins available to rent! Reservations will be taken starting January 1st. Call
Jane Fish at 360.848.7711 for questions and reservations.
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS BOX THANK YOU
Thanks to everyone who helped with food boxes. Fifty one families that otherwise may have
gone unnoticed were touched and able to experience a special blessing from God. It is wonderful to be a part of a church family that is so giving and truly cares about others.
* For further announcements, please log on to our church website at www.ncsda.org
Plan your calendar to include reading for an hour or more during our Bible reading from Jan 11 - 17, 2015. Signups are in the foyer.
New Year’s Veggie Food Sale
Spruced Up
Now through Dec 31st
10% Discount on all canned and frozen
veggie foods (while stock lasts)
Thrift Shop &
Vegetarian Foods
Donations appreciated!
YOUTH RALLY
Sabbath, Jan 17th at Sunset Lake Camp
Our teens worship God, set healthy goals for a new year, and make
memories with friends. It is free to attend for the day, but bring a sack
lunch and $10 for dinner. RSVP: Scott & Tami Rowe, 360.421.4506.
THE CHURCH IN BUSINESS
Month as of Dec 13, 2014
Budget
Received
Church Budget
SAA Worthy Student
SAA General Fund
$19,711
$6,907
$1,800
$1,850
Fiscal Year as of Nov 30, 2014
Budget
Received
$98,555
$79,709
NOTE FROM FINANCE COMMITTEE:
We are considerably behind in giving to the Church Budget—the operating expenses of
our local church. We carefully put the budget together to cover not just the basic requirements of having a functioning church and youth center, but the many ministries
that are a vital part of our church and community life.
As of Nov 30th, we are behind by -$18,846. Please consider what you can contribute to
support the church at our local level.
2014 TAX DEDUCTIONS
This is the last Sabbath of the year! In order to receive tax deductions for 2014, all
contributions must be received by noon on Wed, Dec 31st at the church office. If
you are giving online, please be advised that you must complete your offering before
midnight EST to ensure a tax receipt for 2014.
Thank you and God bless! DJ Crawford, Finance Committee Chair
THE CHURCH ROSTER
Deacon
December 27 - Wes Paul
January 3 - Sid Fisher
Elder
December 27 - Van Smith
January 3 - Tami Rowe
A/V Team Member
December 27 - Todd Caswell, Karl Beck
January 3 - Monte Saxby
Potluck Hosts
December 27 - “Italian” - Tressa Farnsworth,
Kathleen Segall
January 3 - “General” - Classroom #2
Greeters
December 27 - Patti & Martin Hendrickson,
Maureen Parker, Sandra Wallenfelsz
January 3 - Ken & May Rowland,
Linda Foster, Joan Hilde
THE CHURCH THIS WEEK
TODAY
Dec
27
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“Italian” Potluck
SUNDAY
Dec
28
Dec
29
MONDAY
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TUESDAY
Dec
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Dec
31
Spruced Up Thrift Store, open 10:00am - 4:00pm
No Children’s Choir Practice today
Personal Ministries Meeting, 5:00pm, NCSDA
No Pathfinders today
WEDNESDAY
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Jan
Spruced Up Thrift Store, open 10:00am - 4:00pm
Bulletin information due, 12:00pm
Youth Lock-In Party, 8:00pm - 8:00am
Bring a friend and come to our all-night party at the Youth House.
Pizza and games provided, just bring a snack to share and a pillow.
Contact Scott or Tami Rowe at 360-421-4506.
THURSDAY
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happy new year!
Church office and Spruced Up Thrift Store closed
All About Jesus, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Jan 1-10, see schedule
We kick off 2015 with a week of Spiritual Emphasis examining nine
radical and explosive statements by Jesus that can lead individuals to
find peace, moral freedom, and the soul cleansing we’ve all secretly
searched for.
FRIDAY
Jan
2
Spruced Up Thrift Store, open 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Spruced Up Thrift Store, open 10:00am - 3:00pm
“iRecite” Bible program, 6:00pm, Fireside Room
(Time adjusted this month to accommodate “All About Jesus”)
All About Jesus, 7:00pm - 8:00pm, Jan 1-10, see schedule
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North Cascade Seventh-day Adventist Church
800 Peacock Lane, Burlington, WA 98233
360.757.7577
Senior Pastor, Pastor Benjamin Orian, 360.310.6822
Associate Pastor, Pastor Ofa Langi, 253.576.6283
Admin Asst, Kristie Lindell
Skagit Adventist Academy
www.skagitadventist.com
360.755.9261
Principal, Doug White
Spruced Up Thrift Shop
360.755.1141
Worship
WE
North Cascade
TOGETHER
Seventh-day Adventist Church
December 20th, 2014
8:30am & 11:10am*
THE ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY - FOOTWASHING SERVICE
Before we enter to worship at each service, we will serve each other with foot washing
Couples - Fireside Hall
Families - Fellowship Room
Men - Primary 2 Classroom
Women - Primary 1 Classroom
PRELUDE
Lynn Fiedler
INTROIT
Please stand
WELCOME & PRAYER
Pastor Ofa Langi
MINISTRY SPOTLIGHT
Outreach Committee
WORSHIP IN GIVING
Conference Ministries
Children’s Offering – SAA Worthy Student Fund
Offertory: Praise Team
CHILDREN’S STORY
Linda McCray
PRAYER
Van Smith
PRAYER RESPONSE
Chorus of "Jesus Paid It All: #184
PRAISE IN SONG
Praise Team
WRITTEN WORD
Joy Ammons, Marianne Ammons*
John 6:32-35
SPOKEN WORD
“The Beggar and the Bread”
Pastor Ben Orian
THE LORD’S SUPPER
HYMN OF BENEDICTION
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” #350
POSTLUDE
Lynn Fiedler, "Come, Christians, Join to Sing" arranged by Lloyd Larson
SERMON NOTES
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