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April 8 Bulletin
Church Services
8:30 am*
11:00 am**
Prelude: Organ
Welcome and Announcements: Elder Art Smith
Introit+: Organ
Invocation+: Elder Miller Mendes
Songs of Praise: #495 Near to the Heart of God, #494 We Would See Jesus
Opening Hymn: #202 Hail Him the King of Glory
Worship in Giving (Local Church Budget): Art Smith
Offertory: Were it Not for Grace by Deborah Rodman*
The Third Angel's Message by 3 Angels' Messages Children's Choir
Children’s Story: Patty Perez
Scripture Reading (Jeremiah 17:9): Kim Tarbell
Prayer Song (Our Dear Father Hear Our Prayer): Congregation
Worship in Prayer+: Kyle Tarbell
Worship in Song: How Wonderful Heaven Will Be by Deborah Rodman*
He is the Christ by 3 Angels' Messages Children's Choir**
Sermon: Deception by Elder Miller Mendes
Closing Hymn: #647 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Benediction: Elder Miller Mendes
Postlude: Organ
+ Please Kneel
11:00 am**
Prelude: Organ
Welcome and Announcements: Elder Art Smith
Introit+: Organ
Invocation+: Elder Miller Mendes
Songs of Praise: #495 Near to the Heart of God, #494 We Would See Jesus
Opening Hymn: #202 Hail Him the King of Glory
Worship in Giving (Local Church Budget): Art Smith
Offertory: Were it Not for Grace by Deborah Rodman*
The Third Angel's Message by 3 Angels' Messages Children's Choir
Children’s Story: Patty Perez
Scripture Reading (Jeremiah 17:9): Kim Tarbell
Prayer Song (Our Dear Father Hear Our Prayer): Congregation
Worship in Prayer+: Kyle Tarbell
Worship in Song: How Wonderful Heaven Will Be by Deborah Rodman*
He is the Christ by 3 Angels' Messages Children's Choir**
Sermon: Deception by Elder Miller Mendes
Closing Hymn: #647 Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory
Benediction: Elder Miller Mendes
Postlude: Organ
+ Please Kneel
Sabbath School Classes
Children's Classes
Cradle Roll (Ages 0-3)
Kindergarten (Ages 4-6)
Primary (Ages 7-9)
Juniors (Ages 10-12)
Earliteens (Ages 13-15)
Youth Class
Youth (Ages 15+)
Young Adult Class (Meets in classroom above the multi-purpose room)
Young Adults (18-35)
Adult Classes
Adult Sabbath School Class (Sanctuary)
Adult Lesson Study (Room behind the piano)
Discipleship Class (Room behind the organ)
Spirit of Prophecy class now studying The Story of Redemption (Pathfinder Room)
Revelation of Hope class (Fellowship Hall and Zoom)
Cradle Roll (Ages 0-3)
Kindergarten (Ages 4-6)
Primary (Ages 7-9)
Juniors (Ages 10-12)
Earliteens (Ages 13-15)
Youth Class
Youth (Ages 15+)
Young Adult Class (Meets in classroom above the multi-purpose room)
Young Adults (18-35)
Adult Classes
Adult Sabbath School Class (Sanctuary)
Adult Lesson Study (Room behind the piano)
Discipleship Class (Room behind the organ)
Spirit of Prophecy class now studying The Story of Redemption (Pathfinder Room)
Revelation of Hope class (Fellowship Hall and Zoom)
Announcements
We are glad that you have chosen to worship with us today. If we can help you in any way, please let us know by contacting one of our elders, deacons, deaconesses or by our church app/website.
Fellowship Meal: Please stay after the second service for our vegan Italian/Mediterranean themed fellowship meal.
"How to Pray for the Sick” - Lunch & Learn on Sabbath, on April 8 in the Youth Room. Anyone who would like to learn and share on this topic is invited to attend. Go to the front of the line so you can get your lunch and then come join the discussion. Facilitated by Jon Opsahl, MD, MPH, CPT.
Pathfinder/Adventurer Hike: Our club is hiking today at Sycamore Canyon (400 Central Avenue, Riverside.) Please meet there at 3 pm.
Depression Recovery Program continue Monday nights at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested please pick up an information flyer in the foyer or see the church website.
GLOW at Mentone: Titles that share truths about Jesus and the coming Economic Crisis. To share your GLOW testimony on the third Sabbath of each month contact Nathalia Rasman at 951-796-4948 or nathaliarasman@yahoo.com.
Church Work Bee: Please make plans to join us on April 16 for our Spring cleaning work bee! We plan to begin at 9:00 am.
Mentone Graduation: Our Mentone Adventist School and Homeschool co-op will be organizing a graduation ceremony and any church member that is graduating this year from 8th grade, high school, or college is welcome to participate. If you are interested in participating please contact Natalia Soochkoff, our Mentone Adventist School teacher, or Daniela Sprenkle by April 22nd, 2023.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change by Faith - The health ministries team is beginning a repeating 5-week “Basic Training” class (limited to 8-12 people per 5-week class) for those interested in making a significant lifestyle change. Informational sessions will be held at 1 pm on April 15 & 22 with the first class starting April 29. Classes will be in the youth room.
Music camp is coming to Mentone June 11-17. Registration is open. Check it out at https://www.iymcsda.org/mentone.
Discipleship Handbook: We are now focusing on Chapter 2 “Spirit and Life” and encourage everyone to spend some time thinking about how to implement these suggestions in our personal devotional lives. See the Discipleship blog on our website for more information.
Please check our current Mealtrains on our church website and see when you can help our members in need of this ministry. Here is the link, https:// mentonechurch.org/mealtrains.
Mentone Visitation Ministry: “The Savior went from house to house, healing the sick, comforting the mourners, soothing the afflicted, speaking peace to the disconsolate” EGW. Fulfilling this commission you can request a visit to a friend’s home or to your own home for singing, prayer and bible study. Kindly make requests using the church app.
Natural Flower Arrangements: If you would like to donate or contribute natural flower arrangements for the pulpit for a special occasion, please contact Yaczaira Perez at (909) 496-5521.
Church Directory: Please review your information in our online church directory. If need to update any of the information, please send them to office@mentonechurch.org.
Radio Station: We are making progress to improve the programming and reach of KWRS radio station. You can listen to it online on our website (under the ministries tab) or locally on 107.3 FM.
Mentone Apps: Download our family of apps for your phone, tablet, and smart TV at www.mentonechurch.org/apps.
Have you seen our blog? If not, visit www.mentonechurch.org/blog Interested in soul-winning? Visit www.mentonechurch.org/evangelism to enroll in a 12-week online course that will give you practical skills to win people for Jesus Christ and His truth.
For a full list of church events please visit our website, look at the app, or pick up a printed copy in the foyer.
Fellowship Meal: Please stay after the second service for our vegan Italian/Mediterranean themed fellowship meal.
"How to Pray for the Sick” - Lunch & Learn on Sabbath, on April 8 in the Youth Room. Anyone who would like to learn and share on this topic is invited to attend. Go to the front of the line so you can get your lunch and then come join the discussion. Facilitated by Jon Opsahl, MD, MPH, CPT.
Pathfinder/Adventurer Hike: Our club is hiking today at Sycamore Canyon (400 Central Avenue, Riverside.) Please meet there at 3 pm.
Depression Recovery Program continue Monday nights at 6:30 pm in the fellowship hall. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested please pick up an information flyer in the foyer or see the church website.
GLOW at Mentone: Titles that share truths about Jesus and the coming Economic Crisis. To share your GLOW testimony on the third Sabbath of each month contact Nathalia Rasman at 951-796-4948 or nathaliarasman@yahoo.com.
Church Work Bee: Please make plans to join us on April 16 for our Spring cleaning work bee! We plan to begin at 9:00 am.
Mentone Graduation: Our Mentone Adventist School and Homeschool co-op will be organizing a graduation ceremony and any church member that is graduating this year from 8th grade, high school, or college is welcome to participate. If you are interested in participating please contact Natalia Soochkoff, our Mentone Adventist School teacher, or Daniela Sprenkle by April 22nd, 2023.
Therapeutic Lifestyle Change by Faith - The health ministries team is beginning a repeating 5-week “Basic Training” class (limited to 8-12 people per 5-week class) for those interested in making a significant lifestyle change. Informational sessions will be held at 1 pm on April 15 & 22 with the first class starting April 29. Classes will be in the youth room.
Music camp is coming to Mentone June 11-17. Registration is open. Check it out at https://www.iymcsda.org/mentone.
Discipleship Handbook: We are now focusing on Chapter 2 “Spirit and Life” and encourage everyone to spend some time thinking about how to implement these suggestions in our personal devotional lives. See the Discipleship blog on our website for more information.
Please check our current Mealtrains on our church website and see when you can help our members in need of this ministry. Here is the link, https:// mentonechurch.org/mealtrains.
Mentone Visitation Ministry: “The Savior went from house to house, healing the sick, comforting the mourners, soothing the afflicted, speaking peace to the disconsolate” EGW. Fulfilling this commission you can request a visit to a friend’s home or to your own home for singing, prayer and bible study. Kindly make requests using the church app.
Natural Flower Arrangements: If you would like to donate or contribute natural flower arrangements for the pulpit for a special occasion, please contact Yaczaira Perez at (909) 496-5521.
Church Directory: Please review your information in our online church directory. If need to update any of the information, please send them to office@mentonechurch.org.
Radio Station: We are making progress to improve the programming and reach of KWRS radio station. You can listen to it online on our website (under the ministries tab) or locally on 107.3 FM.
Mentone Apps: Download our family of apps for your phone, tablet, and smart TV at www.mentonechurch.org/apps.
Have you seen our blog? If not, visit www.mentonechurch.org/blog Interested in soul-winning? Visit www.mentonechurch.org/evangelism to enroll in a 12-week online course that will give you practical skills to win people for Jesus Christ and His truth.
For a full list of church events please visit our website, look at the app, or pick up a printed copy in the foyer.
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February
March
Bulletin March 7The Identity Trap: Moving Beyond the "Sinner" ExcuseThe Wardrobe of the SoulA View from the SummitThe Great Exchange The Garments of Grace Bulletin March 14Bulletin March 21Why Jesus is the Ultimate Role Model His Caring Touch The Prophet Who Never Fails Bulletin March 28Steadfast RootsBulletin April 4
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