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WELCOME TO ANACORTES ADVENTIST FELLOWSHIP
SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2024 

“BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS”
“God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 NLT

WORSHIP SERVICE
10–11 a.m.

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER
Pastor Sam Millen

PRAISE TEAM
Sue F., Bella & Sam M.

CHILDREN’S STORY
Bob S.

SERMON
“Lord, I Need Patience, and I Need it Now!”
(James 5:7–11)
Pastor Sam

CLOSING SONG
Praise Team

CLOSING PRAYER
Pastor Sam

SABBATH SCHOOL
11:15 a.m.–Noon
Special Ministry Sabbath

 Thank you for joining us today!

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SABBATH PRAYER TIME: Join us in the “Engine Room” below the church platform for half an hour of prayer and reflection at 9:15 a.m.

SAVE THE DATES: We have two special weekends coming up in May.

• On May 10–11, we will be joined by Chris Blake. Chris has authored numerous books, is professor emeritus at Union College, and was the editor of Insight Magazine. Chris most recently retired from pastoral ministry in San Luis Obispo, California. He will focus on what it means for us as a congregation to be a part of the Adventist Peace Fellowship network of churches. Chris will also give us some fresh ideas on developing missional small groups.

• On May 24–25, we will host the annual Island Convocation in Anacortes with Dr. Michael W. Campbell as our featured speaker. Dr. Campbell is an Adventist historian, theologian, pastor, and educator. He was recently appointed Director of Archives, Statistics, and Research at the North American Division.

• On both weekends we will have a Friday evening vespers at the Garden House, potluck on Sabbath at the church, followed by an afternoon/evening together at the picnic shelter in Washington Park on May 11 and Deception Pass State Park (next to Rosario Beach) on May 25.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER TIME: Join us on Zoom each week at 7 p.m. for study and discussion of the book of James.

MONTE SAXBY RETIREMENT PARTY: Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m., NCSDA Fellowship Hall. Come celebrate the teaching career of Monte Saxby, who will be honored for 42 years of teaching and impacting students for Jesus. Light refreshments will be served.

FAMILY OF ORIGIN: Nate Schwarck and Morgan Eisenlord will facilitate the next follow-up meeting on Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m.

SUPPORT FOR THE FOLLSTAD CHILDREN: A fundraiser has been organized to cover expenses directly related to the needs of the Follstad children. If you wish to contribute, please visit this GoFundMe website.

DINNER AT THE BRICK: Our next opportunity to host is Sunday, May 19, at 3 p.m. for whoever would like to join. Text Jenny at 360-708-8536 if you would like to help.

SAA GRADUATION DATES
Kindergarten, Tuesday, May 28, 6 p.m., SAA Covered Area
8th Grade, Thursday, May 30, 7 p.m., NCSDA Church
Senior Baccalaureate, Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m., NCSDA Church
Senior Commencement, Sunday, June 2, 2 p.m., NCSDA Church (light refreshments to follow)