Prayer Corner

Please add these to your daily prayer list August 31, 2019 ◼Carole Harris, healing ◼Linda Flowers, many trials ◼Dean Delker, healing and health, courage ◼Paypa Family ◼Maggie Wilcox and family ◼Amparo de Ocampo, recovery, surgery ◼The Guess family ◼Ethyln Wheeler, leukemia ◼Jimmy Henderson, cancer ◼James Stephens, Linda Flowers brother ◼Tina Nichols, healing ◼Allison Vargas ◼Star and Starfire Hoffman ◼Vickie Yorba ◼Heather Brown ◼Wanda Buckman, healing

If you have Prayer Requests for the Bulletin, call the church office, 784-6031, leave a message. If you would like to have your prayer added to the Prayer Chain, contact Velma, 361-1745. Bulletin “Prayer Corner” requests will be dropped after one month unless requested.

Hosts today: Bill Harris, Rebecca Flores, Paul Flores Elder in Charge for August: Jonathan Kurts Deacons in Charge for August: Jose Serrano Special Music Coordinator for August: Sandy Lewis PA/AV System: Ken Speer Bulletin Board: Andrea Culver and DeLauna Lockwood Sabbath Ends Today at 7:24 Next Week Sabbath Begins at 7:15 Porterville Seventh-day Porterville Seventh-day Adventist Church 1088 Linda Vista (at Highway 65), Porterville, CA 93257 Office Hours Wednesday & Thursday, 9:00am-12pm Adventist Mail PO Box 551, Porterville, CA 93258 Phone 559-784-6031 FAX 559-784-6052 Email Address [email protected] Church Web Page www.PortervilleAdventist.org Pastor Rob Wilcox, 559-202-9944 Head Elder Jonathan Kurts Head Deacons Raul Buenrostro & Jose Serrano Head Deaconess Lori Serrano Prayer Chain Coordinator Velma Motsenbocker Highway 65 and Linda Vista Porterville, California

We Gather to Worship Welcome to the August 31, 2019 Seventh-day Adventist Church 10:40 in Porterville

Calendar This Week:

Today 8:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Vera’s Room Prelude 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, “Ministry in the New Testament Church” Worshiping God in Song 10:40 a.m. Speaker: Pastor Rob Wilcox Welcome: Jonathan Kurts 7:00 p.m. Vespers, Youth, and Volleyball Tournament Sunday 9:00 a.m. Ladies Quilting Inviting God’s Presence: Monday 6:30 p.m. Elder’s Meeting, Pastor’s Office Wednesday 6:30 p.m. Pathfinders and Adventurers “Glorify Thy Name” 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting Invocation: Pastor Rob Wilcox 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Thursday SVJA Back to School Hymn of Praise: #341 Friday 7:00 p.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER, Dr. Neil Nedley “To God Be the Glory” Next Sabbath 8:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study, Vera’s Room 9:30 a.m. Adult Bible Study, “Living the Gospel” Sharing Our Blessings: Jonathan Kurts 10:40 a.m. Speaker: Doug Motsenbocker 10:00 a.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER, Dr. Neil Nedley Local Church Budget 11:00 a.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER, Dr. Neil Nedley Children’s Story & Offering: 4:00 p.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER, Dr. Neil Nedley 4:00 p.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER, Dr. Neil Nedley Valarie Hartsfield Next Sunday 2:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry meets at China’s Restaurant in the Target Shopping Center. Talking with God in Prayer:

Alex Kurts Sabbath Morning Bible Study Music for Worship: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. Becky Speer Adults: ...... Classes in the Sanctuary, Pathfinder Room, Library. Spanish Classes in the Mothers Room Youth & Jr. High: ...... Class in the Youth Chapel Reading God’s Word: Aileen Kurts Children’s Ministries: .... Classes around the courtyard Hebrews 5:14 Cradle Roll (ages 0-3) Primary (grades 1-3) Kindergarten (ages 3-6) Juniors (grades 4-6) Sharing God’s Message: Pastor Rob Wilcox Please ask for locations if you are visiting. “Do You See What I See?” Prayer Meetings/Bible Study Groups during the week Benediction: Sabbath after Potlucks Sabbath School Lesson continues, sanctuary Pastor Rob Wednesday 1:00 p.m. Ladies Upper Room Bible Study, Shakespeare’s home 6:30 p.m. Prayer Meeting, Vera’s Room 7:00 p.m. Bible Study Postlude Friday 7:00 p.m. Rose’s Bible Study, 788-8092 2nd & 4th Sabbath 2:00 p.m. Sierra Care Ministry, Springville Bible Study Call Jerry Miller 539-3588 to set time and day Musician: Honey Stewart Chorister: Becky Speer Mid-Week Bible Study and Prayer - Wednesday So You’ll Know Prayer Meeting 6:30 p.m. Bible Study 7:00 pm. Everyone is Welcome Porterville Seventh-day Adventist Church News August 31, 2019 Sunday, Sept. 8 at 2:00 p.m. Women’s Ministry will meet at China’s ______Restaurant in Porterville, Target Shopping Center. Mark your calendars! There WELCOME. How good to fellowship with one another and with our God. is a sign-up sheet in the foyer at the media desk. May His peace be yours. Friday evening, September 13 at 6:30 – AGAPE FEAST – If you have never attended one, this is a wonderful time to re-commit your heart to Jesus as we Today’s Offering features our Local Church Budget This fund supports participate in Communion Services with Him. God’s ministry in our community – including comforts and benefits we all enjoy. Through our tithe and offerings we have the privilege of Adventist Book Center and Pacific Press Book of the Month for AUGUST: participating with our God in His mission to the world. Since all loose Gold For My Girlfriends, by author Kay Kuzma. People have tried to convince offerings go to the Budget, please indicate on your offering envelope how me of the rewards of growing older, but the only thing that comes to mind is you want any other gifts designated. that I really don’t like the alternative! It’s time to go back to the true gold standard. Check out “Gold For My Girlfriends”. Details at the sign-up sheet on MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER, SECOND READING: Erika Tineo, Emily Tineo, the media counter. Brian Tineo, and Merary Lopez from Porterville SDA Church to Visalia SDA Faith For Today and Lifestyle Magazine are televised ministries that can be Central Bilingual Church. Second Reading will take place August 31. found on: Uplift TV, Direct TV channel 368 or 378, Hope Channel, NRB NEW MEMBERS, SECOND READING: Jonathan and Jacob O’Neal, baptized Network-Tuesdays at 4:30 pm on Direct TV Channel 378; faithfortoday.tv; at Soquel Camp Meeting. Second Reading will take place August 31. lifestyle.org; or on Roku, Apple TV, and AmazonFire TV. Camp Wawona Alumni Reunion - Reconnect with old friends at the best Upcoming Sermon Schedule: Sept. 7, Pastor Doug Motsenbocker; Sept. place on earth as Camp Wawona hosts the 90th Alumni Reunion on Sept. 13– 14, Pastor Rob Wilcox; Sept. 21, Jim Milan; Sept. 28, Mark Eller; Oct. 5, 15, 2019. This event is for any past (and present) Camp Wawona campers and Pastor Rob Wilcox; Oct. 12, Dr. Arlene Taylor; Oct. 19, Pastor Ken staff. Events start Friday evening at 7:30 p.m. Former directors attending Lockwood; Oct. 26, Alan Reinach; Nov. 2, Pastor Rob Wilcox. include Jim Pimentel, Curtis Wright, John Loor, and Myron Wareham. Follow and share on Facebook at 90thCamp Wawona Reunion for more information Vespers, youth, and volleyball tournament starting at 7:00 tonight. Prizes for the top volleyball teams. Boba and pizza for or contact Susan at 209-573-3009. sale. Come out and support your youth group. Men’s Convention (Oct. 4–6) at the Wyndham Garden Hotel in Fresno, Calif. Register at [email protected] or contact Leticia at 559-347-3142 for A huge THANK YOU to all of you for your prayers and financial support in more information. helping Pathfinders get to Oshkosh. We had a blast! Thank you for believing in our youth! Prayer Retreat (Nov. 8–10) featuring Mike Tucker at Tenaya Lodge near Yosemite in Fish Camp, Calif. Contact at Leticia at 559-347-3142 American Sign Language class begins Monday, Sept. 16 at 6:30 pm. If you or [email protected] for more information. know anyone who would benefit from learning ASL please share this Are you throwing away your Boxtops For Education? 44 were recently information. turned in! Keep saving them to help fund projects for Sierra View Jr. Academy. Great job folks! ~ NEXT SABBATH ~ Financial Report: Monthly Budget Received Year-to-date ENHANCING BRAIN PERFORMANCE & EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE July Church Budget $13,830 $6.159.66 -$44,149.26 With Neil Nedley, M.D. September 6-7, 2019 evenings & morning sessions (times next week) Bulletin and Weekly News Announcements DEADLINE: FREE Admission includes programs for children ages 5-11 Wednesday mornings by 10:00 a.m. VISALIA CONVENTION CENTER Office Hours are: Wed. and Thurs. 9:00 – 12:00 Charter Oak Ballroom, 303 E Acequia Ave., Visalia Phone: (559) 784-6031; Email: [email protected]; FAX (559) 784-6052 SEE THE BULLETIN INSERT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Sabbath Ends Today at: 7:24 Next Week Sabbath Begins at: 7:15

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 Labor Day 3 4 5 6 7 6:30 Elders Meet, 6:30 Prayer Meeting Speaker: Pastors Office 7:00 Bible Study Pastor Doug Motsembocker

ASL* 6:30-7:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 7:00 pm Rose's Bible Study 7:00 pm Vespers, Pathfinders & Adventurers Youth, Volleyball Tournam 8 Grandparents Day 9 10 11 Patriot Day 12 13 14 Speaker: 9:00 Ladies Quilting ASL* 6:30-7:30 p.m. 6:30 Prayer Meeting 6:30 pm Agape Feast Pastor Rob Wilcox 2:00 Women's Ministry 7:00 Bible Study / Communion Children's Church China's Restaurant 6:30 Worship Committee Fellowship Potluck Luncheon 7:00 Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. 7:00 pm Rose's Bible Study SS Lesson Study Cont. Target Shopping Center Pathfinders & Adventurers 2:00 pm Sunshine Band 15 16 17 Constitution Day 18 19 20 21 9:00 Ladies Quilting ASL* 6:30-7:30 p.m. 6:30 Prayer Meeting Speaker: 7:00 Bible Study Jim Milan

6:30 p.m. 7:00 pm Rose's Bible Study Pathfinders & Adventurers 12:30pm Street Feeders 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Speaker: 9:00 Ladies Quilting ASL* 6:30-7:30 p.m. 6:30 Prayer Meeting Mark Eller 7:00 Bible Study Fellowship Potluck 7:00 SVJA Board Mt. Church Walk/Hike 6:30 p.m. 7:00 pm Rose's Bible Study SS Lesson Study Cont. Adventurers 2:00 Sierra Care Ministry Spville 29 30 9:00 Ladies Quilting ASL* 6:30-7:30 p.m.

3:00 Pathfinders Notes NOTES: SEPTEMBER 6-7, 2019 Secretary's Office Hours Wed. & Thurs. 9-12:00 Sept. 6 at 7:00 p.m., Sept. 7 at 10:, 11:, 4:, & 5 p.m. 784-6031 Enhancing Brain Performance & Emotional Intelligence Bulletin and News Announcements DEADLINE with Neil Nedley, M.D. Wednesday mornings by 10:00 a.m. Visalia Convention Center Pastor Rob's Phone #: 559-202-9944