November 25, 2022

And thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it, when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left. -- Isaiah 30:21

Amid the confusion of delusive doctrines, the Spirit of God will be a guide and a shield to those who have not resisted the evidences of truth. He silences every other voice than that which comes from Him who is the truth and the life. God gives to every soul opportunity to hear the voice of the True Shepherd, to receive the knowledge of God and our Saviour. When the heart receives this truth as a precious treasure, Christ is formed within, the hope of glory, while the whole heavenly universe exclaims, Amen and amen! We have absolute need of the regenerating power of the Holy Spirit. We have no time to confer with flesh and blood.

We have need of divine illumination. Every individual is striving to become a center of influence; and until God works for His people, they will not see that subordination to God is the only safety for any soul. His transforming grace upon human hearts will lead to unity that has not yet been realized; for all who are assimilated to Christ will be in harmony with one another. The Holy Spirit will create unity.

“He shall glorify me” (John 16:14). “This is life eternal, that they might know thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” (John 17:3). The Holy Spirit glorifies God by so revealing His character to His people that He becomes the object of their supreme affections, and by making manifest His character in them.

They see clearly that there never was any righteousness in the world but His, no excellence in the world but that derived from Him. When the Spirit was poured out from on high, the church was flooded with light, but Christ was the source of that light; His name was on every tongue, His love filled every heart. So it will be when the angel that comes down from heaven having great power shall lighten the whole earth with His glory....

The gift of His Holy Spirit, rich, full, and abundant, is to His church as an encompassing wall of fire, and the powers of hell shall not prevail against it. In their untainted purity and spotless perfection Christ looks upon His people as the reward of all His suffering, His humiliation, and His love, and the supplement of His glory—Christ the great center from which radiates all glory.—The Home Missionary, November 1, 1893.

SCRIPTURE: Romans 1:14-15

SERMON: "I Am A Debtor"

SPEAKER: Elder Jed Daniel Lee

Wednesdays at 7:00 PM. Please knock hard if the door is locked, we will meet in the kitchen, thank you.

Second Reading of Membership Transfers from Stone Tower: Tigist Fantaye and Kuffa Hinsene to Uchee Pines SDA Church; Aleesha Lee to Hendersonville SDA Church.

Did you know that Door2Door Evangelism distributes The Great Controversy and other evangelism literature? If you would like to be a part of this ministry team and reach the Stone Tower community, please reach out to Kenny Smith at 360-521-8565 or Maura Sanchez 503-954-9477.

Sabbath Fellowship Group -- Meets following the worship service at approximately 1:15 PM for 30 minutes. Come fellowship with us and share how God is working in your life.

Camas/Vancouver Bible Study Small Group: We are starting a new study topic in our small group. We will study the book of Acts. We concluded our study of Luke with the main theme of "The Kingdom of Heaven is Now" meaning you can experience Heaven on Earth. You can transcend the circumstances of this life and have the Mind of Christ, partake of the Divine nature now, dead to the world, alive in Christ Jesus. So we thought it would be great to see how this experience was lived out in the Apostolic church. Come and join us 6:30 pm each Wednesday. Contact Elder Bradley Nunn with questions at 360-833-8480.

Our theme is “Lessons On Faith." The monthly bible study occurs on Sabbath in the Youth SS room from 8:00-9:30 am.

Those interested in inviting others to participate in this group Bible study and/ or have any further questions please contact Chris Pfeifer 360.833.3668 or Daniel Chung 503.619.6195.

Bible Study Training Resources! To see the training video and browse a variety of personal evangelism resources, please click on this link:

Do you have a special wedding anniversary you would like to recognize? Anniversaries are recognized upon request. You can email secretary@stonetowersda.org

Full-time position available at International Children's Care in Vancouver. Looking for a compassionate person ready to devote their skills to this ministry as sponsorship coordinator. Ability to handle phone calls and attention to detail are important. For more information, call Ricky Fleck at 360-573-0429.

Portland Adventist Elementary School is seeking: A 2nd grade classroom teacher and a PE teacher/Athletic Director to collaborate with our current PE teacher/Athletic Director. Our school serves a diverse population and welcomes students of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds who desire an opportunity to have Christ and the teachings of the Bible as part of their education. We are committed to being a light in our community, and unlocking the potential of every child. We are looking for Jesus-loving, student-centered, growth-minded educators who enjoy collaborating with other teachers, applying best practices, and developing an inspiring learning environment. Qualified applicants may submit their resume, cover letter, and references to karin.green@paes.com.

Portland Adventist Elementary School is seeking: candidates for a full time treasurer position. We are blessed to serve a diverse population in our PK-8 school with an enrollment of 365 students. It is a fast-paced work environment that requires flexibility and self-management. We are seeking candidates that have strong communication skills, a background in bookkeeping and accounting, and knowledge of Quickbooks. We are willing to train the right person. Qualified applicants can send their resume and cover letter to karin.green@paes.com. 

Portland Adventist Community Services (PACS) is a vibrant faith-based community of service made up of staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners who work together to provide food, dental care, and low-cost clothing/household items to underprivileged individuals and families in the Portland area.

If you or someone you know would like to apply for a job at PACS, visit www.pacsonline.org/jobs to view openings.

Current Open Staff Positions: Dental Hygienist, Food Pantry Assistant Manager

Volunteer Shortage: We desperately need volunteers to drive and ride our food pickup trucks in the mornings. Involves heavy lifting, no CDL required for our trucks. If manual labor isn’t your strength, we also need volunteers willing and able to run cash register! You can find out more at www.pacsonline.org/volunteer, or by emailing questions to volunteer@pacsonline.org.

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