Church at Worship • September 17, 2016

Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church

Ch u rch at Worsh ip • Septemb er 1 7, 201 6 • 8: 1 5 - 9: 1 5 a.m. ~Please be seated on the piano side for the early worship service~

Prelude

a n d guests and hope that your experience here is a blessed

Church Life

o n e–that you find this a place to grow spiritually into a more

Invocation

Hymn of Praise Scripture Reading

Near to The Heart of God Ephesians 4:17-24

Call to Prayer As We Come to You in Prayer Morning Prayer (Congregation Kneel)

#495

Why Am I Still Crawling?

Pastor Eric Bates

Musical Message

I Know Not Why

Ann Marie Bates

Call for Offering

Church Budget

Sermon

Pastor Eric Bates

This is My Father’s World Oh, How Good it Is Take My Life and Let it Be

Praise Singing

Richard Hodges #671 Shawn Collins

Gary Strang

Church Life

Song Leader

Call to Prayer As We Come to You in Prayer #671 Morning Prayer (Congregation Kneel) Raymond Assionbgbon-Foly Children’s Time Story by Donna Strang Children’s Offering for Tuition Assistance

Church Budget

Call for Offering Offertory

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Scripture Reading

S abbath S chool 9:30-10:35 a.m.

Musical Message

We have several classes in various locations from which you can choose: •W. Hutton/ A. Truckenbrodt – New Life Christian Growth class - Now studying, Victorious Faith - Community Bldg, 1st Floor •D. Butcher & Friends - A time to share followed by a study of the traditional Sabbath School lesson from the perspective of what we can learn about God and our relationship with Him - Community Bldg, 1st Floor •C. Cottrell/M. Hagan - Women’s Class - Women of all ages seeking authenticity and a deeper walk with Jesus. We will study the traditional Sabbath School lesson - Community Bldg, 2nd Floor •Matthew & Cindy Hockman – Reflecting Grace Class. Our study is based on the traditional Sabbath School quarterly and may include other resources - Church, Bags of Love Room Downstairs •C. Wetmore - a study of the traditional adult Sabbath School quarterly - Pathfinder Room, Community Bldg, 2nd Floor •Cornerstone/Collegiate~30-something: Church, Basement Level •G. Strang - a study of the traditional Sabbath School quarterly – West Wing Room •Rotating Teachers - Down Under class - Music, fellowship, & the Sabbath School lesson - Church, Basement Level •T. Arany/M. Hammonds - a study of the traditional adult Sabbath School quarterly - Community Bldg, 2nd Floor

Wel come to worship at Arden. We welcome all our members

Secon d Service • 1 0: 50 a.m.- 1 2: 1 5 p.m.

Ephesians 4:17-24

Larry Cottrell Sandy Spencer

I Know Not Why

Ann Marie Bates

Sermon

Why Am I Still Crawling?

Pastor Eric Bates

Closing Hymn

Near to the Heart of God

#495

Bened iction Postlude

Pastor Eric Bates

jo yous relationship with Christ and His church. All are invited to join us for the Outdoor Service at Lutheridge, followed by a p otluck picnic hosted by the Jarrett lunch group. C hurch C alendar & A nnouncements Sabbath, September 17 Outdoor Church at Lutheridge

Sunset: 7:35

Tuesday, September 20 •Prayer Time 9:00-10:00 a.m. •Study of Called to Canaan 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon •Finance Committee Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Intercessory Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. •Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 21 •Song Service Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. •Midweek Study 7:00 Sabbath, September 24 •Offering: Carolina Youth •Speaker: Pastor Eric Bates 8:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunset: 7:25

The Wed nesday Evening Prayer Meetings have r esumed.

Presiding Elder: Shawn Collins Deacon in Charge: Gary McKinney Fir st S er vic e Chorister: Darlyne Jarrett S ec ond S er vic e Guitarist: Austin Bates Song Leader: Ann Marie Bates

“But the Lord is in His holy temple. Let all the earth keep silence before Him.” Habakkuk 2:20

Your p rayer requests or praises may be noted on the white cards in each pew and turned in at the time of the morning prayer. Quiet B ags for use during the worship service are available for children ages 3-10. Please inquire in church lobby and return the bags after use. C hildren's Church w ill NOT be held this w eek due to Outdoor Church at Lutheridge. B ible year readings for the coming week – September 18: Ezra 1-3; September 19: Ezra 4-6, Psalm 137; September 20: Haggai 1-2; September 21: Zechariah 1-7; September 22: Zechariah 8-14; September 23: Esther 1-5; September 24: Esther 6-10.

Mid w eek Bible S tudy takes place each Wednesday evening at 7:00 in the Seminar Room -- Led by Pastor Eric Bates. All are welcome. Pr ayer Ministry - Do you have something that you would like to have your church family praying about? If so, use our email hotline, [email protected]. The fellowship lunch on Sabbath, September 24 will be hosted by the Betchley/Truckenbrodt lunch group. All are welcome. If you would like to join the group for lunch, Arden members and our frequent guests are asked to bring a dish to share, or, if you are a family of two or more, please bring at least two dishes to share. See you at lunch! Meetings Reminder – Finance Committee and Board meetings will be held on Tuesday, September 20 at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. respectively. The Pathfinder Bible E xperience Team invites you to study Galatians with us this year. Last week’s question was: According to Galatians 2:20 what did the Son of God do for "me"? Answer: He loved me and gave Himself for me. Try this one this week: According to

Galatians 3:24, what does Paul conclude the law was and what does it do for us? We appreciate your continued thoughts and prayers. I w ant to thank my church family for the get well card and each individual note written. Thank you so much for the monetary gifts. God works in mysterious ways, as I needed it to catch up on my past due bills. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Please keep praying, as this will take a miracle to get me physically on track again. Much love and gratitude, ~Reshae Vickery Pop -in baby shower for new member Katy A nderson will be held on Sunday, September 25 at 11:30 a.m. here at the Arden Community Life Center. Join us in showing our new Arden family member the love and unfailing Arden support. For more information, please contact Jillian Barnett at 904-652-4411.

Church Budget Amount Needed Weekly Church Budget Church Expense SS Expense Amount Short YTD

$4,000.00 $1,131.00 $254.00 $38.00 $10,198.61

As We Come to You in Prayer Now, dear Lord, as we pray take our hearts and minds far away from the press of the world all around to Your throne where grace does abound. May our lives be transformed by Your love, may our souls be refreshed from above. At this moment, let people everywhere join us now as we come to You in prayer.

Put on your new nature, created to be like GodTruly righteous and holy.

By Ralph Carmichael 1927; Copyright 1970 by Lexicon Music, Inc. ASCAP All right reserved. International copyright secured.

Mission Statement: The mission of the Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church is, by God’s grace, to reflect His character in our community, to provide a safe place to grow spiritually, and to present the Bible in a manner that will lead people into a richer, more joyous relationship with Christ and His church.

C hur c h Offic e Hour s Mond ay – Thur sd ay 9:0 0 a.m. – 3:0 0 p .m.

Senior Pastor - Eric Bates, D. Min. Office: (828) 684-6700 Cell: (334) 803-2411 E-mail: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Please call office for an appointment Youth Pastor - Jeff Wait Cell: (828) 513-4325 E-mail: [email protected] Church Office: Phone (828) 684-6700 Fax: (844) 270-7501 E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.ardenadventist.org Bulletin: [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Wednesday 12:00 noon

Ephesians 4:24

Additional Announcements

S ep tember 17, 2016

B ag s of Love needs your help. We need people who are willing to sew bags together. If you are interested in helping please contact Kathy Herbert. We also need medium size stuffed animals that are new or in like new condition. Also please remember our ministry in your giving. It takes a lot to purchase the items needed for all the kids in our area. Just mark your tithe envelope "Bags of Love". Thank you for supporting this ministry. Fletcher Academy Alumni Weekend on October 7-9, 2016 at the FA C ampus – Please update your contact information at agibbs@fletcher academy.com, 828209-6704. We will celebrate landmarks for all classes ending in 1 or 6, most notably the special honor classes of: 1966, 1976, 1991, and 2006. Local alumni are encouraged to bring food for Sabbath potluck. Alumni Weekend For details, please visit www.fletcheracademy.com. Memorial S ervice – Dewey Williams fell asleep in Jesus on Friday, September 2. His Memorial Service will be at 3:00 p.m. today, September 17, at the Hendersonville SDA Church. Please keep his loving wife Bertie in your prayers. Found: Please check the tables in our gymnasium for dishes, clothing and many other items that have been left at the church and the CLC. Please take what belongs to you. After today, September 17, these items will be donated. Thanks. A ME N C onference – If you are a physician or dentist interested in radially serving God, the AMEN (Adventist Medical Evangelism Network) Conference is for you! Join us Thursday through Sunday, October 27-30, 2016, in Indian Wells, CA. The times in which we live call for us to take our medical ministry to a higher level. All physicians, dentists, healthcare professionals, and pastors are welcome. For more information, visit www.amensda.org or call 530-883-8061. Please Pray for all those who came by our SDA booth at the NC Mountain State Fair, that the Lord will continue to impress, and they will be led into a closer relationship with our Heavenly Father. Tomorrow is the last day of the fair, but not the last day for prayers and for follow-up! S ave The Date! Christian singer and song writer, Melissa Otto, will be here in concert on October 6 at 7:00 p.m. at the Arden SDA Church. Come join us for a delightful evening of musical praise. C ome and enjoy Dinner with the Doctor at the Hendersonville SDA Church at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, September 26. Dr. Royce Bailey will be presenting My Ac hy Breaky Heart - A re Medications the only answer? The PRH Wellness Bus will be present to provide lipid profile screenings from 5:00-6:00 p.m. Please RSVP to 828-692-2255.

Fletcher Academy Alumni G olf Tournament will be on Friday, October 7 at Cummings Cove Golf Course with four person teams. To register, please contact Craig Johnson at 828-329-4042 or email at [email protected]. The 2 nd Annual Mills River Valley 5K, 10K and 1 Mile Run/Walk will be held at Mills River Park on Sunday, September 18. Hosted by the Mills River SDA School, proceeds will benefit the school and their programs. For more info and to register, go to: www.imATHLETE.com/events/MillsRiverV alleyRaces. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at this event. For more information, please contact Mike Blackwell at 828-674-5976 or Matthew Wellman 828-4901722. Use promotional code O6WWO9OS5J to get a $5 discount when you register in August for the 5K or 10K event. S eminar – Melody Prettyman, will present a free Healthy Choices Seminar, Wednesday, September 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Mills River SDA Church. Melody will share the solutions that are transforming her from chronic Illness to vibrant health. She is a vegan chef, appears on 3ABN radio, and has authored a plantbased cookbook, Simply Yummy. Food samples and recipes will be available. To pre-register for the event by September 20, call 828-712-2090 or email [email protected]. A love offering will be received to help with her expenses. The Op en Arms G ala A nnual Fundraiser will be held on Thursday, October 6 at the Leila Patterson Center in Fletcher. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with a complimentary dinner from Outback Steakhouse at 6:00 p.m. The guest speaker, Sheila Harper, is founder and president of SaveOne, an international outreach ministry for men and women suffering in silence after an abortion. Sheila is also the author of five books. Seating is limited. Please RSVP by calling 828-515-1112 or email [email protected]. Please specify your entree selection of Steak, Chicken or Vegetarian. Natur e A pproaches to Cancer Seminar, with Jeremy Pettit, PA-C, ACSN-HFS, IKFF Saturday, October 1st, 2016 @ 2:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. Information packed session, powerful testimonies from successfully battling cancer patients through lifestyle medicine. Uncover successful natural options from around the world and much more. A d ditional Weekly A nnouncements - Please check the desk and bulletin board in the church lobby for additional announcements or information related to our local churches and schools in the conference and around world. LISTEN DAILY TO: Local Christian radio on WFHC 97.3 FM 24 hours a day LISTEN SUNDAYS TO: It Is Written, 1:30 p.m. on TBN Voice of Prophecy , 10:30 a.m. WHKP 1450 AM