Sharing Jesus It's ALL about HIM!

I must be the most blessed man in the world! I have such a wonderful family and church family! This past Sabbath I was blessed by my "flock" at MAPS who left me an amazing note on the wall outside my office.

​​And the Junior class who are praying for me, and left me notes on their door.

​And for all the volunteers who share their love every day by the many things they do. (Like Don, Don & Bernie - trimming the hedges at the church this week.)

Thank you church family! Your love is amazing!  Thanks for the way you show your love to God, me, each other, and our community. Below are a few of the ways I've seen your love being demonstrated in the last month.

Fall Festival Over 80 volunteers showed up to help and interact with the 600+ guests from our community. Showing them that we care about them and their families and that we are a part of their community. Thanks to all who helped out: Safety Team, Set-up & Tear-down Teams, Registration Team, Booth Operators, Concession Teams, MAPS students & Parents, members who came and allowed me to put them to work on the spot, and members who came with a friend to interact with our community. You all are so wonderful!!!

Grow Group Leaders   This fall we were able to offer more than 14 different classes to our members and community because of our Grow Group Leaders. Thanks to: Ruth Davis, Dr. Shea, David & Sarah Johnson, Frances Hill, Ava Perla, Cesar Payne, Dawn McDonald, Richard Matheson, Gerson Hortua, Keila & Emerson Hortua, Alberto & Liz Del Castillo, Jermaine & Brittani Williams and Mark and Teenie Finley for your willingness to host & lead these classes!

Ladies Tea Each year the ladies tea is an opportunity for the ladies of our church to invite their friends to a fun, inspirational event for their friends. This year we had over 75 people in attendance. Cwilla Kincaid had a wonderful presentation that touched many people. A big thanks to the planning committee: Karen Shea, Cindy & Phil Dawson, Karen Edwards, Rebecca Erdelyi, Cwilla Kincaid, Georgie Sanders & Josephine Shea. The kitchen crew: Phil & Cindy Dawson and those who made sandwiches (Bill, Melissa Hernandez, Georgie Sanders, Katrin Mueller, Susie Schurtz, Bernie Bowbeer, Norann Cubberly and Jocelyn Cosme. The child support team: Claudius Mueller & Kevin Singleton. Audio: Dan Rodman. And many others who volunteered to help set-up & clean-up, etc.

Spanish Evangelism This was our first year for trying to hold an Evangelistic Outreach in Spanish to reach the many Hispanics in our community. We had over 58+ people who attended the meetings. Thanks to our organizers: Keila & Emerson Hortua and the Spanish Sabbath School Class, Claudia & Gerson Hortua & Randy Davis. Those who helped with hosting tables, singing, greeting, child care, snacks, set-up & clean-up: Christian & Ava Perla,  Saida & David Rodrigues, Andres & Giuliana Alvarez, Jose & Johanna Segura, Jessica & Nelson Rodriguez, Wilmer Diaz, Erly Canales, Don & Tanya Spady, Amy Lim, and Pathfinders, Gabriel Ceballos, Edgard Segura, Lucy Washington, Cwilla Kincaid, Penny Nickle, Dulce Campos, Angela Cordone, Katherine Ruiz, Jennifer Wilson, Cheri Wong, and Adventurers, Dan Rodman, Melissa Hernandez, Bernie Bowbeer, Don Spady Sr., Susie Schurtz, Don & Peppy Clark, Vinson Batie, Yair & Ki-cha Zapata, Antonio Quinonez, and others.

Friendly Games & Community Soccer Team & Banquet Early this year our Spanish Sabbath School class met to come up with ideas for how to reach out in our community. God turned one of their ideas, the Friendly Games, into a major ministry - which has helped us to connect with more than 80+ people from our community. Because we have taken an interest in their kids they are showing more of an interest in our church. A big thanks to all those who helped with these ministries: Keila & Emerson Hortua (our leaders) and the Spanish Sabbath School class who helped plan these events. Wilmer Diaz (our coach), Yair Zapata & Christian Perla (our referees). Ava Perla,  Saida & David Rodrigues, Andres & Giuliana Alvarez, Jose & Johanna Segura, Erly Canales, Edgard Segura, Don & Lucy & Sabrina Washington, Katherine Ruiz, Jonathan Stowe, John Mack, Tre Mack, Don Spady, Bernie Bowbeer, Don & Peppy Clark, Cwilla Kincaid, Penny Nickle, Grace Cotton, Linda Cotton, Carolyne Onkoba, Cesar & Nancy Payne, Matt & Yanzi Thomas, Joselyn & Franklin, Henry & Ada, Linda, Sister Magaly, and many more.... Wow! That's a lot of ministry!  And that is only a partial list of the ways our members are sharing their love of Jesus with others. There are our Sabbath School leaders, Worship Leaders, Greeters, Song Teams, Audio/Visual Teams, Children's Story Tellers, Ushers, Elders, Deacons, Deaconesses, Potluck teams, Pathfinders, Adventurers, MAPS School Teachers and volunteers, and the list goes on... Again I must be the most blessed man in the world to have such a great church family! God is doing many great things here in our church in Manassas. So many times we get caught up in the business of doing so many things for God that we sometimes forget to step back and appreciate all He is doing - and those He is working through.   Today I stepped back and counted my blessings. The many doors that God's love has walked through - and one of those doors was you.  Thank you!

I hope to see you all Sabbath. God Bless, Pastor Randy

Click here for my Than You song to You! "With Every Act of Love" by Jason Gray

Pastoral Announcements

INTERNATIONAL SABBATH - Nov. 4 Praise God we come from every nation, tribe, tongue and people. International Sabbath is a time to celebrate the various cultures God has blessed our church with. Please plan to wear traditional dress from your country on that Sabbath and bring some good food from your country to share. This Sabbath we will be collecting a list of all the countries represented in our church. Make sure you mark your country if you want your flag displayed.

Free book to every family!  I Am A Church Member - by: Thom S. Rainer Please pick-up your copy of I Am A Church Member from the Information Window this week. We only have two more weeks in our series on the Body of Christ. We are hoping every member will read this book before the end of this sermon series.

WE NEED YOU. BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY, JESUS NEEDS YOU! ARE YOU WILLING AND READY TO SAY: YES LORD, HERE I AM? We are the body of Christ. Jesus has commissioned us to minister within the Body to the world.  Where are you ministering?  Where would you like to minister?  Please fill out a Church Duties Interest Form ( CLICK HERE ) and turn it in at church this Sabbath.

Welcome to the Manassas SDA Church Family! With open arms and joyful heart we Welcome our newest church family members: Haley Johnson and Patrick Chretien

News and Events happening on our Church's Campus

Saturday, Oct 21- Food and Fellowship Please bring lots of already prepared foods: your favorite yummy casserole, side or salad, fruit or dessert - enough to feed your family and another family. Thanks!!

Our next potluck following that will be November 8 and we are changing it up a bit - we will be having a Soup and Salad Potluck.

Please pray for our members as well as the Nominating Committee as they begin the process of trying to find a good fit for every church member to have an active role in our church's ministry. Pray for the Lord's will to be done and that all will follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Bible & Biscuits Bible Study –  October 20 will be held at: Cwilla Kincaid's home. Please let Cwilla know if you are coming (571) 334-3688

Saturday, Oct 28 @ 7:00pm -Corn Maze Time! Come Join in Fall Fun Where: Corn Maze in the Plains 4501 Tavern Rd. The Plains, VA 20198 Bring: Flashlights, Camp Chairs, Favorite Snack to Share Cost: $11 entrance/person $9 ages 3-12. Pay at entrance upon arrival. What: Corn Maze, Bonfire, fun play area for kids, fellowship with friends

Saturday, Nov 4 - INTERNATIONAL SABBATH! Can you give us a hand ... or two? What a great opportunity to showcase your country! We need support with: Flag Parade, Music, Poems, Food Fair and more. If you desire to participate, now it is a good chance! Can you help us please? Feel free to call Richard at (301) 356-0199 or Gerson (703) 398-7473 Thank you in Advance. God bless.

November 06 - Life Line Screening Day Life Line Screening will be here at Manassas Seventh-day Adventist Church onMonday, November 6, 2017 offering safe, painless, non-invasive preventive health screenings that are typically not a part of a routine physical. To be more proactive about your health and to live longer for yourself, your family and your community, please register for these potentially life-saving tests today.  Please refer to the attached flyer to get more info about how you can sign up while receiving $10 off any package priced above $139.  For only $139 (regularly $149) you can learn your risk of having stroke or vascular disease. There is no time like the present to take action! Learn more by watching this short video:  http://www.lifelinescreeningblog.com/introduction/ Three ways to register: •         Call toll-free:  866-229-0469 •         Online:  www.lifelinescreening.com/communitycircle •         Text:  the word  circle  to  797979

 Your Thank You Corner

Dear church family,  There are many whom I want to thank for their part in the tea: The planning committee: Cindy Dawson, Phil Dawson, Karen Edwards, Rebecca Erdelyi, Cwilla Kincaid, Georgie Sanders, and Josephine Shea. The sandwich ladies, too numerous to mention, but you know who you are. Also, Bill Shea, who was a sandwich man. The kitchen crew: Phil Dawson, assisted by Cindy. He made the Waldorf salad and the corn relish. The child care people: Claudius Mueller and Kevin Singleton. If you see them, you might ask for a report. The audio crew: Dan Rodman, assisted by Rebecca Erdelyi. All those who helped set up and helped clean up. Special mention: Penny Nickle, who made her famous broccoli salad and the little pecan tarts. Our Mystery Speaker: Cwilla Kincaid, who was blessed by the Holy Spirit in her presentation. All of our guests who made the occasion so enjoyable. The Holy Spirit, for hearing our prayers and blessing us. Karen Shea

Manassas Adventist Preparatory School's Corner (M.A.P.S.)

Mission Statement The Manassas Adventist Preparatory School (MAPS) family exists to show children Jesus, nurture their love for Him and others, teach them to think, and empower them to serve.

Are you looking for quick and easy dessert options for your Thanksgiving table? MAPS annual Claire's Gourmet Fundraiser provides an array of delicious, tasty and mouth-watering treats to satisfy your tastebuds. To support, you can place your order at  www.clairesgourmet.com  and remember to enter the #6491 at checkout to have your order delivered to MAPS. All orders are due by October 24th and delivery of your items will be on November 14, 2017. Please contact Marshalee Brown at  571-471-0243  for further information. Thank you for your continued support!

VA Tax Credits Educational Scholarships Program What if you could give $1,000 to help MAPS students get a Christian Education but it only cost you $50? Would you do it? You can! With the VA Tax Credits Scholarships Program. Click here to find out how you can give $1,000 to MAPS for only $50.

The Pathfinder's Corner - Great News!

Guess what? There is a great opportunity to help! We are looking for sponsors that can financially support some of our kids so they are able to go on Trips and participate in activities. When you invest in children you are actually investing in God's Kingdom. For more information, please feel free to reach Don Spady Junior at (571) 428-3184 or donspady67@gmail.com Thank you so much for your support!

News Around the Area

Month: October

From October 3 through 31. Tuesdays at 7:15pm

Free Admission Our popular, educational, and faith-building archaeology series is coming to Manassas, VA: Learn exciting facts about archaeology and confirm your faith in God's word as we journey together through ancient lands. Join us at the Best Western Battlefield Inn, 10820 Balls Ford Rd. Manassas, VA 20109

Friday, Oct. 20 - thru Sunday, Oct. 22

Greetings friends, Our Lay Bible Workers Training event at the Living Hope School of Evangelism begins at 7:30pm Friday evening, October 20 and continues through Sunday, October 22. This inspirational weekend will make a difference in the lives of your members. During the Light Your World for God Lay Bible Instructors Training each participant will learn how to:   Effectively Intercede for the people in their lives Turn casual conversations into witnessing opportunities Discover interested people all around them. Develop new ways of getting Bible Studies. Give Bible Studies that lead people naturally to decisions. Answer Common Objections Make personal appeals and much, much more. Please encourage other to come. May our wonderful Lord bless your life abundantly this week and always.   Pastor Mark

Global PCM Weekend 2017 (Oct 20-22, 2017) "Empathize. Engage. Empower."

October 27-28 - Inspire 2017 The  Inspire  Experience event for Young Adults & Young Adult Professionals is on its way. October 27-28, 2017 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Downtown Silver Spring, MD. This is an experience you don’t want your Young Adults to miss. There we will connect them to mission through seven different projects that they get to create and implement. We will also have the Inspire  Talks and much more!   Please text this link  http://wecultivate.org/inspire  to your young adults so they can register. It is a free-of-charge event, but we need a head count to have the right amount of food for our young ones. This year we are going to have a lot fun while serving the Lord in creative ways. Share this opportunity and be blessed at your local church.

October 28 @ 7:30 am Woodbridge SDA Women’s Ministry presents Women’s Day Join us at 7:30 AM for a Women’s Prayer Breakfast featuring the theme “Real Women Pray”. We will be having the prayer breakfast in lieu of a fellowship lunch.  Please also join us at 11:15 AM for Divine worship service. Our colors for the day are Pink, in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and Black. Bring a friend and share the good news about Christ!  Our address is  5290 Saratoga Lane, Woodbridge, Va 22193 .

Month: November

Sunday, November 05 - Volunteers Needed!

All able hands (16 and up) are allowed to sign-up and volunteer.  Students can receive community service credit for this event. We need medical staff as well. If you know of any doctors, nurses, dentist in the area please share the attached flyer. For more information, please contact Holland, Tanya at HollandT@gc.adventist.org

November 1 - 4 Consumed Worship Conference at Sligo SDA Church

Month: December

Save the Date -  December 2 @ 6:00 pm.    Check your calendar. Check it twice. Your Church Christmas Party will be so much fun! More information to follow

MAPS Christmas Program - December 9 @ 11:00 am. Save the Date. Tell your friends. Make plans to enjoy a high quality program performed by our students and conducted by Mr. Gerson Hortua. More Info soon.

More Information of interest!

Are you wondering how to give your Tithes and Offerings online? No worries! We can help. There is a fast, safe, convenient, and easy way to keep track of your Tithes and Offerings by clicking the Link below. iGIVE Here Thank you for your Donations.

Our Church Website has a tab called "GIVE". Click on it and you will access a page like in the picture above.

Your Prayer Corner Feel free to send us your prayer requests and praises. Let's pray Together. Click HERE

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