Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church

Church at Worship • July 16, 2016

and guests and hope that your experience here is a blessed

Church Life

Prelude

one–that you find this a place to grow spiritually into a more

Invocation

Hymn of Praise

O Worship the Lord

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 1:3-4

#6 Darlyne Jarrett

Call to Prayer Now Dear Lord As We Pray Morning Prayer (Congregation Kneel) Max Hammonds

A Doxology

Sermon Musical Message Call for Offering

Pastor Eric Bates The Innkeepers

Church Budget

Welcome to worship at Arden. We welcome all our members

Second Service • 10:50 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

Church at Worship • July 16, 2016 • 8:15-9:15 a.m. ~Please be seated on the piano side for the early worship service~

Juanita Miles

Church Life

Pastor Eric Bates

Praise Singing Hymn of Praise

Song Leaders

O Worship the Lord

#6

invited to join us for lunch in the Community Life Center, hosted today by the Jarrett lunch group.

Call to Prayer Now Dear Lord As We Pray Morning Prayer (Congregation Kneel) Max Hammonds

Church Calendar & Announcements Sabbath, July 16 •Church Business Meeting following Fellowship Lunch

Children’s Time Story by Leo Peña Children’s Offering for Tuition Assistance

Monday, July 18 •Outreach Meeting 7:00 p.m.

Church Budget

Call for Offering Offertory

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Scripture Reading

Sabbath School 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, Growing Your Faith in Christ - 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 - Young Parents with Children Class. Our study is based on the traditional Sabbath School quarterly and may include other resources - Church, West Wing Room •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 Church Sanctuary •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

Remember the Sabbath

joyous relationship with Christ and His church. Guests are

Sermon Closing Hymn

Ephesians 1:3-4

James Shanko The Innkeepers Christine Shanko The Innkeepers

A Doxology

Pastor Eric Bates

Holy, Holy, Holy

Benediction Postlude

#73 Pastor Eric Bates Donna Boehmer

Presiding Elder: Max Hammonds Deacon in Charge: Lester Hodges First Service Pianist: John-Thomas Chavez Chorister: Juanita Miles Second Service Pianist: Donna Boehmer Organist: John-Thomas Chavez Song Leaders: Dan & Jennifer Zinke

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

Sunset: 8:46

Tuesday, July 19 •Prayer Time 9:00-10:00 a.m. •Study of Called to Canaan 10:00 a.m.-12:00 noon •Finance Meeting 6:00 p.m. •Intercessory Prayer Time 6:30 p.m. •Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Sabbath, July 23 •Offering: Carolina Youth •Speaker: Pastor Eric Bates 8:15 & 11:00 a.m.

Sunset: 8:42

A Special Welcome to Donna Boehmer, our church pianist this Sabbath. She is a member of the Fletcher Church, and has been so gracious to share her talents with us. New Church Officers – 2nd reading: Sheri Baker for Adult Sabbath School Teacher Charlene Ingulfsen for Adult Sabbath School Teacher Quiet Bags for use during the worship service are available for children ages 3-10. Please inquire in church lobby and return the bags after use. Children's Church for children 5 years and up is held each Sabbath in the Community Life Center from 11:15-12:15 p.m. To allow the smooth transition of the worship service, please keep your children with you until they are dismissed.

Your prayer requests or praises may be noted on the white cards in each pew and turned in at the time of the morning prayer. Bible year readings for the coming week – July 17: Isiah 18-22; July 18: Isiah 23-27; July 19: 2 Kings 18:1-8, 2 Chronicles 29-31 & Psalms 48; July 20: Hosea 1-7; July 21: Hosea 8-14; July 22: Isiah 28-30; July 23: Isiah 31-34. Prayer 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, July 23 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! Cancellation – The wedding shower for Holly Geddings & Michael Bohanan on July 17 at the Hendersonville SDA Church has been cancelled. Meetings Reminder – Finance Committee and Board meetings will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 6:00 and 7:00 p.m. respectively. Also, the Outreach meeting will be held on Monday, July 18 at 7:00 p.m. Captain Gilmer Christian School Registration - Please make a note on your calendars that Registration will be held for Returning Students on July 31, 2016, from 1:00-5:00 p.m., and for New & Returning Students on August 1, 2016, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at Registration and then again on our first day of school, August 10, at 8:00 a.m. For questions, please call the school at 828-684-8221. A Memorial Service for Verba Champ, mother of Sharon (Gary) Lewis, will be held at the Arden SDA Church today, July 16, at 4:00 p.m. Church Budget Amount Needed Weekly Church Budget Church Expense SS Expense Amount Short This Week Amount Short YTD

$4,000.00 $2,047.00 $68.00 $74.00 $1,811.00 $6,111.28

Now Dear Lord As We Pray 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.

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.

Church Office Hours Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 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

Additional Announcements

July 16, 2016

Wow! Wow! Wow! Dear Arden church members, those are the best three words to describe my wonderful birthday celebration last Sunday. I have had many birthday celebrations over the years, but not one can compare to my 100th birthday event with all of you. I want you to know that the love you have demonstrated to me is beyond description. I appreciate you, my church family, and I thank God for you daily in my prayers. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. I love you, love you, love you. –Ida B Baker 2016 FLAG Camp: The Arden Seventh-day Adventist Church is conducting its 13th Annual 2016 Arden Summer Day FLAG Camp Program for kids ages 5-12. The 2016 FLAG Camp will run from June 13–August 5, Monday-Friday: 8:30am4:30pm. FLAG Camp provides kids a safe, fun-filled, educational summer day camp experience. Fees are competitive and are charged by the day. Pre-Care and After Care services are available. Register now by calling (828) 684-6700 or (828) 513-4325. Registration forms and further information are available on-line at www.ardenadventist.org. FLAG Camp Posters, Postcards and Business Cards are available in the church lobby for distribution within our community.

Private Memorial Service – Esther Brown, long-time member of the Hendersonville Church, passed to her rest on July 2, 2016, at the Elizabeth House, after a short illness. She lived at Cardinal Care Assisted Living facility for about 19 months prior to this. There will be a private memorial service (at her request), in the near future. David, her son, would like to hear from you, if you were a special friend of Esther's. His address is 104 Pine Haven Dr., Hendersonville, NC 28791. Please remember these folks in your prayers. David's wife, Rachel, is in the Philippines with her Dad, who is not expected to live long, so please remember that family also. Bags of Love Meeting will be held on Sunday, July 31 at 3:00 p.m. Come out for an afternoon to help children in our area. We will be cutting material, sewing, and putting items in bags for delivery. All are welcome to come and help. Bags of Love needs help sewing bags. Other items needed include toothpaste, toothbrushes, soap, and baby items such as soap, lotion, bibs, toys, diapers, and wipes. If anyone is interested in helping out, please contact Kathy Herbert.

VBS is coming soon. Mark your calendar for July 18-23 for Ocean Commotion, where we will learn more about the story of Noah and the wonderful oceans God gives us. Volunteers needed too. If interested, please call Mary Beth Hagan at 828-776-3396. VBS time is from 9:00-12:00 each morning. Church kids are welcome to stay for an afternoon of Flag Camp as well at the half day rate.

Church Business Meeting – Last October the Church Board took part in a Strategic Planning Leadership Retreat. An ad hoc committee was appointed as a result of this retreat to assess systems to aid in Assimilation and Retention of new members. This committee is prepared to make recommendations that will impact several ministries of the Arden Church. These recommendations will be presented for approval at a Church Business Meeting today at 1:30 (Following Fellowship Lunch). All members are encouraged to attend.

The Arden Pathfinders are having an All-Day Yard Sale at the Fletcher Valley Market parking lot on Wednesday, July 20 at 8:00 a.m. If you have any yard sale items in good condition which you would like to donate, please contact Larry Cottrell at 828-551-3887 or Bruce Davis at 828-545-0366. Thank you for supporting our Pathfinders!

Wedding Reception - Rita Roberts’ daughter, Katy Annette Roberts & Atsushi Yamamuro were married in Guam on April 24, 2016. To help them celebrate this occasion we are inviting you to a come and go reception at the Fletcher SDA Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday, July 17th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Please R.S.V.P to Penny at 828-808-3457 or e-mail [email protected].

Auburn Sky Farm Garden and Farm Tour, Sunday, July 17, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Mills River SDA Church will be hosting an open house of three local gardens in the Mills River area. Meet at the Mills River SDA Church at 10:00 a.m. Directions will be provided. If you have any questions, please contact Terry at [email protected].

Adventist female graduate student is looking for a room to rent from mid-August while she studies Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Western Carolina University. Please contact Phil Wilhelm, FA Principal, for a reference.

Academic Summer Camps – Southern Adventist University invites high school students to spend July 25-27 on campus for one of five academic summer camps: creative writing, chemistry, computing, filmmaking, and math/physics/engineering. Registration is $100 for commuter students, and $150 for those staying overnight in university housing. A limited number of spaces are available; more than 50 students from across the country have already signed up! For more information, please visit southern.edu/camps.

Former Arden member John Johnson passed away on July 9. If you would like to mail a card to Bonnie Johnson, you may send it to P.O. Box 480273, New Haven MI 48048. A Going Away Party for Edith, Calvin, and Tina Cottrell will be on July 30 during potluck. We will have a special presentation and presenting them with a group gift. To contribute, please contact Carrie Chavez at 828-648-2962. There will also be a basket for cards.

Additional Announcements

July 16, 2016

Natural Remedies Seminar with Lee Wellard will be held on Sunday, August 14th, 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Arden Family Life Center. Learn how easy it is to make your own herbal remedies such as extracts, immune and sleep formulas, herbs for pain, diabetes, heart disease, depression, hormonal regulation and much more. A light snack will be provided. For more information, questions, and to RSVP, please contact Ivonne Norris by August 10th at 843-408-5116. If you would like to sponsor flowers for the sanctuary on a particular Sabbath, just sign your name on the chart on the bulletin board in the lobby. We will take care of ordering them for you. Your payment can be submitted to the church. At the end of the second worship service you may take the flowers home. If you have difficulty hearing the church service, we have hearing devices available. Please speak to a greeter in the lobby if you would like to make use of one of these devices. Please remember to keep close track of your belongings at all times. Many people come and go at various times in both of our buildings and the parking lot. Please be responsible for your own things. Just a reminder that our hymnals, praise booklets, tithe envelopes, prayer cards are all for our use in worship. Hymnals and praise booklets should remain in the church sanctuary. Thank you for taking good care of them and for removing all papers, etc. when leaving the sanctuary. Thank you for contributing to the atmosphere of worship in God’s house. Additional Weekly Announcements - 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