March 31, 2023 - Vol. 6, No. 61
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Tomorrow's Worship Service |
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Doing Greater Works
“…the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.” Matthew 20: 28 (NLT)
Jesus was a great preacher and teacher, but He didn't just talk or theorize. He took action when action was required. He lived out His "theology" by doing something. Where He saw obstacles or problems or injustice, He did something. When He encountered seekers and interested sinners, He did something. His life was full of God-moved action.
Jesus said that His followers would live the same kind of lives. He said that His followers would do good works (or God-works) as the result of their faith, not in order to gain favor or standing with God. He never intended to create a “churchianity” that was content with simply pontificating about the woes of the world or fantasizing about the pleasures of paradise. His "Church" is to be a prevailing church, full of good works and dynamic action that make an eternal difference in an indifferent world.
Our message this weekend challenges us to do something outside the familiarity of our religion that connects with and aids people in any way we can. I invite you to join us in person or online as we worship together.
Blessings in His Name,
Pastor Terry Benson
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WATCH LIVE - or - Previous Programs
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Please pray for:
Church leadership, pastoral staff, church staff, & Conference leaders
Wanda Seiber, the mother of Betty Noujiam
Valentina McAdams, the mother of Lois McAdams
Petra Rodriguez, the mother of Lilia Rodriguez
Helen Adarme
The McGregor Family
Sally Warner
Committee Meetings of the church
Church Ministries and Outreach Opportunities
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Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Baity! |
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Christine and Malcolm first met in January of 2020 at a brand new young adult Bible study held at our very own Vallejo Drive SDA Church in Los Angeles. Christine quickly became smitten with Malcolm's kindness and approachable personality. Unknowingly to her, Malcolm would sometimes daydream about a life with Christine.
Fast forward to the pandemic, which brought Malcolm back home to North Carolina and Christine back home to the Bay Area. Although the two were on opposite sides of the country, the young adult group continued to meet virtually on Zoom for Bible studies and socials. Christine and Malcolm were asked to lead a weekly game night for the young adult group together. It was during their planning that Malcolm truly fell for Christine. After weeks of planning and competing over games together, Malcolm finally told Christine how he felt. Shortly after, they began virtually dating miles apart and eventually were reunited in person when Malcolm moved back to California in February of 2021.
With Christine living in Central California and Malcolm living in Los Angeles, the two have been long-distance since they first became a pair on August 5, 2020. They’ve taken numerous road trips to visit each other and have travelled together to North Carolina, the Bay Area, Michigan, and Las Vegas. They now look forward to ending the long distance and becoming one as husband and wife.
We at the Vallejo Drive Church would like to wish God's abundant blessings and love on Christine and Malcolm's union, and for His guidance and grace as they start their life together.
Congratulations Christine and Malcolm!
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Christine and Malcolm at their wedding ceremony on March 19, 2023. |
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Looking for a ministry to support?
The church is in need of 6-8 greeters to welcome guests and church members on Sabbath mornings. Greeters serve once a month. Please prayerfully consider this ministry and contact Fred Cline for more information.
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You are invited to a live taping of Lifestyle Magazine.
April 5 and 6 in Simi Valley. Reserve your free tickets and be a part of the live audience for this fun and exciting show!
Please contact the church office for more information.
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Click to watch our HALA video! |
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Planning on enrolling your children in an Adventist school?
2023-2024 Pacific Union Conference
Educational Scholarships
are now open!
Please email the church office at
office@vallejodrive.church
for detailed instructions on how to apply.
Conference Deadline: Monday, May 15, 2023.
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Attention: All Ministry Volunteers and
Church Ministry Leaders!
If you have already completed the LiveScan background check, please turn in your completed form to the church office, and your receipt to the church treasurer for reimbursement.
If you are a church ministry leader and have not been Sterling background checked, please contact the church for specific instructions. Every church ministry leader is required to be background checked, even if you do not have direct contact with children.
office@vallejodrive.church
818-246-2476
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Trying to get some exercises and movement in your schedule?
Come by the church!
Adventist Health Glendale will be having exercise and cooking classes on our church campus on
Monday and Tuesday mornings.
Please visit adventisthealth.org/livewell or call 818-409-8354
or the church office for more information on how to join.
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WOMEN’S MINISTRIES
Quilting schedule:
April 2: Quilting Meeting to finish quilts at 10am
April 8: Blessing of quilts and delivery to hospitals
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Want to get a closer look at your health? Blood pressure readings are available every 2nd and 4th Sabbath after church in the courtyard.
For more information, please contact the church office
or Rene Pidoux, MD.
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Job Opening!
The Vallejo Drive Church is in need of a facilities manager. The pastors are looking for someone who is a committed Seventh-day Adventist that can work part-time during the week and help us fulfill our mission:
The Vallejo Drive Church of Seventh-day Adventists exists to experience and to share the loving presence of Christ,
to equip our faith community for life and ministry,
and to engage a world in need.
We invite you to share this work opportunity with family and friends. Although we are looking for Adventist candidates, they do not have to be a member of the Vallejo Drive Church.
Please contact Pastor Aivars or the church office for more information. Interested applicants can submit their resume to adminpastor@vallejodrive.church.
Thank you for keeping our church and its employees in prayer.
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Click here to sign up to bring breakfast:
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Adult Sabbath School
- The Sanctuary Class meets from 10:00 am to 10:45 am
- The Fellowship Hall class meets from 9:45 am to 10:30 am (coordinators are Irvin Henry Jr, and Fred Cline)
- The Spanish class meets at 9:45 am in the Agape Room (coordinators are Isabel and Eduardo Alanes)
- Escuela Sabática en español es en el Agape Room, a las 9:45 am, con Isabel y Eduardo Alanes.
- Si quieren folletos de escuela sabática, manden un texto a Isabel 626-251-5021.
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Please pray for our Sabbath School so that the Holy Spirit inspires us all as a family as we return to coordinated Bible Study on Sabbath mornings. Also, prayerfully consider becoming a teacher for one of these groups. |
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TODAY
7:00 p.m. Young Adult Vespers
7:13 p.m. Sabbath begins
SABBATH
9:45 a.m. Breakfast and Cafe Hour for all hosted by Young Adults (Cafe)
9:45 a.m. Adult Sabbath School In-Person (Fellowship Hall)
10:00 a.m. KIDS Connection: Online / In-Person (Chapel)
10:00 a.m. CORE Youth Sabbath School In-Person (Room 106)
10:00 a.m. Adult Sabbath School Classes In Person
11:00 a.m. Divine Worship Service In-Person / Online (Facebook/YouTube)
WEDNESDAY
NEXT SABBATH
11:00 a.m. Divine Service
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KIDS CONNECTION!
Every Saturday at 9:45 AM
Contact us: KidsConnection@VallejoDrive.Church
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Click on the cover below for the online copy of next week's Sabbath School Lesson: |
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Church Financial Status
Year-To-Date: March 30, 2023
Tithes Received 2023: $ 222,140.56
Tithes Received 2022: $ 184,106.72
Local Church Giving 2023: $ 60,467.62
Local Church Expenses 2023: $ 75,600.55
Thank you for your generosity.
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Sunset in Glendale, taken by Audrey Zorek |
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Today 3/31/22 - 7:13 PM
Next Friday 4/18/23 - 7:18 PM
"You have six days in which to do your work, but remember that the seventh day, the Sabbath, is a day of rest. On that day do not work, but gather for worship. The Sabbath belongs to the Lord, no matter where you live."
Leviticus 23:3, Good News Translation
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March
31 Beverly Carolyn Stallings
April
2 Arr Alinsod
3 Roger M Mercurio
3 Marina Uriarte
4 Eberth Covarrubia
5 Maria G Corea
6 Douglas A Warner
7 Dennis Scott Alipio
7 Elois Love Brooks
7 Manasseh Nwaigwe
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*The weekly birthday calendar is from the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists database. We apologize if your birthday is not listed. It is crucial to have everyone's contact information up to date. Please contact us to update your birthday and other information for our records by emailing clerk@vallejodrive.church.
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