God could have revoked freedom for the sake of the majority (All the descendants that would come from Adam and Eve afterward). God could have put up a Divine fence around the forbidden tree, He could have inoculated Eve with a heavenly vaccine that would prevent her choosing to sin. He could have limited her ability to speak to the serpent or quarantined her away from her husband once she was infected by the deadly fruit. All this could have been done by force -- and some would've said that would've been the better way. But if we believe that God knows the end from the beginning, and has chosen the best plan for our planet, then we are left to conclude that this idealistic solution was not the best solution for humanity after all. God was willing to risk the loss of the entire planet rather than revoke the freedom to choose -- because freedom is necessary for love, and lays at the foundation of God's unchanging government. This is why there were mo holy mandates in the garden of Eden! No divine intervention to stop a bad choice! Instead, we have Divine warnings, and liberty for Adam and Eve to follow them or not.

Adult Division Sabbath School Classes: Come early for songs of praise in the Sanctuary @ 9:40 am

Wednesdays @ 7pm -- Stone Tower SDA Church Fellowship Hall

For more great resources on prayer visit: https://www.revivalandreformation.org/prayer

Carpet & Pew Care: Please refrain from eating & drinking in the Sanctuary. Thank you ~

Special Season of Prayer Regarding Mandates -- meets Sabbath morning from 9:30 AM-10:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Prayers are being offered for family and friends whose jobs are in jeopardy because of their decision not to get vaccinated for the Coronavirus.

Church Business Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, October 3 at 10 AM. All members of Stone Tower are encouraged to attend. There is also a meeting planned for Sunday, October 17 at 10:00 am.

First Reading of Membership Transfers to Stone Tower: Victor & Sherri Degeer from Beaverton SDA Church; Patricia Hart from Adventist Community Church, Vancouver WA; Sandra Pellecer from Sunnyside SDA Church.

Canning Class Coming to Stone Tower! On Sunday, October 3rd at 1:00 PM. Judy Choe Chung and Laura Magnuson will teach us the fine art of canning. Do you have an abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables and wish they would last throughout the winter months? You can! Come and learn. All are invited to come!

Hydrotherapy Class Coming to Stone Tower! Ever wonder what happens during Hydrotherapy? Come learn about the wonderful healing properties of water, pure water that our Father in Heaven gave to us for hydration, cleansing, healing etc. Chris Pfeifer will teach us about hydrotherapy on Sunday, October 17 in the church fellowship hall. Everyone is welcome to attend!

Job Opening at the Oregon Conference Office in Gladstone Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists has a current opening for a full-time Human Resources Assistant. Job details are listed on our website at https://www.oregonadventist.org/support/humanresources).

Anyone Looking for a Career? Northwest Grace Moving Co. is looking for good, honest hard workers. They are members of the Canby Ohana SA Church. - Must pass a background check - Must be able to listen and follow instructions. - Must be 18 yrs of age or older. - Must be able to work well with others. - $18 to $22 per hour. DOE - Tips on average are $500 to $1000 per Month. Please contact Angela Reynolds at 503-869-2050 for details and an interview.

Religious Liberty Weekend (October 1-2): With the increase in mandates, and government or employer pressure on many Seventh-day Adventists, Stone Tower is bringing a special weekend focused on religious liberty issues related to the current climate in the United States. Find out what you can do to protect your job, and what resources are available for Seventh-day Adventists when they face religious liberty issues. Join us for Friday evening October 1, Saturday morning and afternoon October 2, as Adventist Lawyer Jonathan Zirkle speaks to current events at Stone Tower.

Natural Remedies To Fight COVID -- Attached is an article written by Dr. John Kelly and Josephine Kelley have written a helpful article on the use of simple, natural remedies that may be used in the home in the care of people with COVID-19. This is an adjunct to seeking and following early medical treatment as prescribed by a health care provider. Dr. Kelly is a lifestyle medicine physician who established the American College of Lifestyle Medicine and has been the medical director at Black Hills Lifestyle Center and Oak Haven Wellness Center. With the current Delta variant surge affecting so many people, we wanted to give some basic guidelines for home care. Please feel free to share this information. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD

Uchee Pines COVID prevention protocol -- website with information on prevention and treatment of COVID-19. www.ucheepines.org/covid19/

Spirit of Prophecy on Sale in October -- Are you looking to get some of Ellen White's books? Save your pennies, because in the month of October everything from the Spirit of Prophecy is 25% off from the Adventist Book Center.

Portland Adventist Academy Development Office: needs volunteers who can work independently to assist with the annual PAA Student Scholarship Auction on November 7. Volunteers may help procure auction items, assist with setting up auction or clerical assistance. Experience is not necessary but imagination and creativity are pluses. Some flexibility is helpful. Contact Development Director Sam Vigil Jr. for more information at 503-255-8372 x218 or email svigil@paasda.org

PAA will hold its annual student scholarship (PAASS) fundraising event via live stream on Sunday, Oct. 31, 6-7 p.m. Instead of holding an auction this year, the “Fall Celebration” will highlight the PAA mission with inspiring conversations with a current student, teacher and alumni, with an opportunity to give to support student scholarships. More details to come.

Portland Adventist Academy is looking for responsible substitute teachers for the coming school year. Subs work with friendly and energetic high school students. Teacher’s provide all material so all you have to do is be present and follow instructions. No college degree is necessary but you must be 21 or older. Work would be occasional and only during school hours on weekdays. All candidates must pass a background check (paid for by PAA). To apply or learn more about the job, visit our webpage HERE.

There is still time to enroll this year at PAA (https://paasda.org/news/find-out-more/) If you or someone you know is looking for a Christ-centered and character-driven high school experience, now is the perfect time to book a personal tour of Portland Adventist Academy. Learn about our award winning teachers certified in Project Based Learning, explore spiritual programs and service options, and find out what kind of scholarships are available to help with tuition. Click HERE to discover the many reasons PAA is the place parents want to send their children and students long to be! Book a tour HERE.

One of the many ways we strive to meet the diverse needs of our families is by providing a way for students on the west side of the city to get to PAA and back home safely each day. If you have a commercial driver’s license and can be available weekday mornings and afternoons, we hope you’ll join our team for the coming school year! The job pays well and is so rewarding. Learn more at https://paasda.org/news/bus-driver-needed/

at www.pacsonline.org/job-openings

You don’t have to be on staff to join the PACS family. We always need volunteers and are thrilled to accept helpers of all ages and abilities. Thank you for being a part of building up our Portland community!