Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, September 7, 2024
Worship Bulletin
Locations & Times
Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church—Ammendale Campus
4200 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
Saturday 12:00 PM
Welcome to Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are so glad you’ve joined us for worship today.
We serve a God who all mighty and all powerful and sees every aspect of our lives. Join us as we explore the awesome power of our God!
We serve a God who all mighty and all powerful and sees every aspect of our lives. Join us as we explore the awesome power of our God!
Women’s Ministries Sabbath 2024
Focus Text:
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:4-5
He telleth the number of the stars; he calleth them all by their names. Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite. Psalm 147:4-5
Prelude Duet
To God Be the Glory - Arranged by Smith-Hustad
Debby Szasz & Daisy Orion
Church Life
Judith Davidson & Andrea Ashman
Welcome
Sandra Jordan & Rochelle Clarke
Praise Time
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Victory in Jesus
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Opening Hymn
The Lord Is My Light - No. 515
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Global Call to Prayer
Psalm 95:1-8
Joan Hynes - English
Sabine Belizaire - Creole
Gimylin Wa-Mbelaka - Tagalog
Ana Martinez - Spanish
Sabita Rao - Hindi
Ida Segnigan - French
Cingthawciang Kuntong - Burmese
Abeba Andebrhan - Amharic
Jenny Feng - Chinese
Musical Call to Prayer
I Cast All My Cares Upon You
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer
Marie & Daniella Spence
Congregational Response
And any time I don’t know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon You.
Children’s Story
Karen Edris, Odessa Gentles & Felicita Ramos
Invitation to Give
Dileny, Victoria, & Juliett De La Cruz
Offertory Duet
We’re Marching to Zion - Arranged by Smith-Hustad
Debby Szasz & Daisy Orion
Worship Service Survey Presentation
Pastor Edwin Vargas & Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Potomac Conference Centennial Video
Special Presentation
Cecile Croll & Carol Holness
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 43:1-3
Laura Wortman
Introduction of Speaker
Shaiel Palmer
Special Music
The Power of Your Love
Jessica Ashman
Message
The God Who Sees Me
Jasseth Taylor-Palmer
Appreciation & Next Steps
Stacy Shipowick
Closing Hymn
Blessed Assurance - No. 462
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Benediction
Bonnie Pack
Postlude
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing - G. Winston Cassler
Debby Szasz
To God Be the Glory - Arranged by Smith-Hustad
Debby Szasz & Daisy Orion
Church Life
Judith Davidson & Andrea Ashman
Welcome
Sandra Jordan & Rochelle Clarke
Praise Time
All Things Bright and Beautiful
Victory in Jesus
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Opening Hymn
The Lord Is My Light - No. 515
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Global Call to Prayer
Psalm 95:1-8
Joan Hynes - English
Sabine Belizaire - Creole
Gimylin Wa-Mbelaka - Tagalog
Ana Martinez - Spanish
Sabita Rao - Hindi
Ida Segnigan - French
Cingthawciang Kuntong - Burmese
Abeba Andebrhan - Amharic
Jenny Feng - Chinese
Musical Call to Prayer
I Cast All My Cares Upon You
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Intercessory Prayer
Marie & Daniella Spence
Congregational Response
And any time I don’t know what to do, I will cast all my cares upon You.
Children’s Story
Karen Edris, Odessa Gentles & Felicita Ramos
Invitation to Give
Dileny, Victoria, & Juliett De La Cruz
Offertory Duet
We’re Marching to Zion - Arranged by Smith-Hustad
Debby Szasz & Daisy Orion
Worship Service Survey Presentation
Pastor Edwin Vargas & Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Potomac Conference Centennial Video
Special Presentation
Cecile Croll & Carol Holness
Scripture Reading
Isaiah 43:1-3
Laura Wortman
Introduction of Speaker
Shaiel Palmer
Special Music
The Power of Your Love
Jessica Ashman
Message
The God Who Sees Me
Jasseth Taylor-Palmer
Appreciation & Next Steps
Stacy Shipowick
Closing Hymn
Blessed Assurance - No. 462
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team & Congregation
Benediction
Bonnie Pack
Postlude
Sent Forth by God’s Blessing - G. Winston Cassler
Debby Szasz
Give Online
Thank you so much for supporting our church with your financial contributions. Visit this site or scan the QR code below to give online.
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NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Sabbath, September 7
Worship: Women’s Ministries Sabbath | Jasseth Taylor-Palmer, Guest Speaker
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall, Women’s Ministries
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
7:28 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, September 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, September 11
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | On-line Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, September 13
7:18 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, September 14
Worship: Church Campout | Worship in the Mountains
Worship: Ammendale Service | Jim Zackrison
7:17 pm | Sunset
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CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
September
21 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
28 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
October
26 | Women’s Tea
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LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Women’s Ministries Day
Today is Women’s Ministries Day. Mrs. Jasseth Taylor-Palmer will be our guest speaker. There will be a special recognition of our senior ladies for their contribution to our church.
New Sabbath School Classes
Adult Spanish Sabbath School Class meets in the church basement (Youth Room). Class starts at 10:30am.
New Believers Sabbath School Class meets at the Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC). Class starts at 10:30am.
Blood Pressure Checks
On the first and third Sabbath of each month, nurses will be in the Junior Sabbath School Room (downstairs in the educational wing) to take your blood pressure after the 12:00 Divine Service.
Worship in the Mountains
Sabbath, September 14 at 10:30am. Join us for a day of worship in God’s beautiful first book of Nature! We will enjoy the relaxing and gorgeous setting of Mount Aetna. Worship will be held outdoors from 11am to 12pm. A hike is planned for the afternoon and the nature center will be open as well. There will be a bonfire in the evening.
This is a Church-wide event so members from all campuses are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided for everyone who registers in advance by Sunday, September 8 at the latest. Supper is $10 per person (Children 11 and under are free). If you do not register, you will need to bring your own food. Please register right now so that we can ensure that we have meals available for you by scanning the QR code in the paper bulletin.
There will be no children or youth Sabbath School classes here at Ammendale. We will have one adult Sabbath School class in the Church Fellowship Hall. A short worship service will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall for those that wouldn’t be able to attend the retreat.
Online Pathfinder Registration is Open for 2024-25
We are excited that another year of Pathfinders will be beginning soon! This is a great opportunity for young people in grades 5-12 to have fun learning about God and nature. Registration for the 2024-25 Pathfinder Year is now open Online. Please visit https://mychurchconnect.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/264/responses/new to sign up for the new year.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir for a special Sabbath of praise on September 28, 2024. Led by professional musician Tico Meneses, the choir will rehearse weekly leading up to the performance. Paper interest sheets are available in the lobby. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. For questions, please contact Tico Meneses at musicbytico@gmail.com.
Praying For Your Children
We are praying for your children. Concerned about your children in these trying times? You can bring your children’s names and special requests in prayer every Wednesday morning please submit your requests by text to 240-441-8258 by Tuesday evening.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Start Sabbath with our ReFill Bible Study group every Friday evening at 8pm. We will be having a prayerful study of the Book of Revelation. Join us for reflection and prayer. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Young Adult Ministry
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the
Conference Room located downstairs in the Education Wing.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult events and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616.
Treasury Ministry
Please send all reimbursement requests to ExpensePoint by 5pm on Wednesday to be included with the check run on Monday of the next week. Please contact the Church Office if you need to be added to ExpensePoint.
Do you know someone in need?
As a church family, we have a desire to be supportive of our sick and shut-in Beltsville Ammendale family members. If you’re aware of the contact information for any of these members who would like to be added to our list for prayer, or Communion, please share their name, phone number, and email address with us. We have note cards in the foyer that you may complete, or you can see one of our pastors or elders, or contact the church office. See the back of the bulletin for contact information. Thank you.
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
Women’s Tea, October 26
Sabbath, October 26, 5 to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Watch for more information closer to the event!
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—Second Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Mamidi Raj Kumar Satyavadi from the Covington SDA Church in Covington, Tennessee;
Shilpa Aleti from the Covington SDA Church in Covington,
Tennessee;
Nathan Satyavadi from the Covington SDA Church in Covington, Tennessee.
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus by Profession of Faith:
Kavita Guruswamy;
Gabriel Vega
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jaydon Mabena to the New Hope SDA Church Fulton, Maryland;
Natasha Broussad to the Kettering SDA Church in Kettering, Ohio.
PROFILE OF GIVING
July 2024
Tithe
Tithe | July 2024
$101,260.18
Tithe | July 2023
$123,457.46
Tithe Increase /(Decrease)
$(22,197.28)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of July 31, 2024
$740,622.33
YTD Tithe as of July 31, 2023
$778,913.49
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,291.16)
Local Combined Budget (July 2024)
July Budget
$30,583.33
July Actual
$26,978.53
July Increase/ (Decrease)
$(3,604.80)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of July 31, 2024
$214,083.32
YTD Actual as of July 31, 2024
$181,997.04
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(32,086.28)
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Healthy Aging Month
Each September, we celebrate Healthy Aging Month to
promote ways people can stay healthy as they age. Physical activity has important health benefits for older adults—but people may find it hard to stay active as they age. The Move Your Way® campaign has resources that can help your older adult audiences learn about the benefits and find activities that work for them. Please access this website https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging for more information about Healthy Aging.
Remember: Physical activity can make daily life better and can help you manage many health problems. You can get more active. No matter your age, you can find a way that works for you. (health.gov)
You can register for the FREE National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem presented virtually on September 26th at 1pm to hear from experts on innovations to improve the health and well-being of older adults.
Sabbath, September 7
Worship: Women’s Ministries Sabbath | Jasseth Taylor-Palmer, Guest Speaker
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall, Women’s Ministries
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
7:28 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, September 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, September 11
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | On-line Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, September 13
7:18 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, September 14
Worship: Church Campout | Worship in the Mountains
Worship: Ammendale Service | Jim Zackrison
7:17 pm | Sunset
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
September
21 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
28 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
October
26 | Women’s Tea
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Women’s Ministries Day
Today is Women’s Ministries Day. Mrs. Jasseth Taylor-Palmer will be our guest speaker. There will be a special recognition of our senior ladies for their contribution to our church.
New Sabbath School Classes
Adult Spanish Sabbath School Class meets in the church basement (Youth Room). Class starts at 10:30am.
New Believers Sabbath School Class meets at the Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC). Class starts at 10:30am.
Blood Pressure Checks
On the first and third Sabbath of each month, nurses will be in the Junior Sabbath School Room (downstairs in the educational wing) to take your blood pressure after the 12:00 Divine Service.
Worship in the Mountains
Sabbath, September 14 at 10:30am. Join us for a day of worship in God’s beautiful first book of Nature! We will enjoy the relaxing and gorgeous setting of Mount Aetna. Worship will be held outdoors from 11am to 12pm. A hike is planned for the afternoon and the nature center will be open as well. There will be a bonfire in the evening.
This is a Church-wide event so members from all campuses are encouraged to attend. Lunch will be provided for everyone who registers in advance by Sunday, September 8 at the latest. Supper is $10 per person (Children 11 and under are free). If you do not register, you will need to bring your own food. Please register right now so that we can ensure that we have meals available for you by scanning the QR code in the paper bulletin.
There will be no children or youth Sabbath School classes here at Ammendale. We will have one adult Sabbath School class in the Church Fellowship Hall. A short worship service will be held in the Church Fellowship Hall for those that wouldn’t be able to attend the retreat.
Online Pathfinder Registration is Open for 2024-25
We are excited that another year of Pathfinders will be beginning soon! This is a great opportunity for young people in grades 5-12 to have fun learning about God and nature. Registration for the 2024-25 Pathfinder Year is now open Online. Please visit https://mychurchconnect.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/264/responses/new to sign up for the new year.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir for a special Sabbath of praise on September 28, 2024. Led by professional musician Tico Meneses, the choir will rehearse weekly leading up to the performance. Paper interest sheets are available in the lobby. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. For questions, please contact Tico Meneses at musicbytico@gmail.com.
Praying For Your Children
We are praying for your children. Concerned about your children in these trying times? You can bring your children’s names and special requests in prayer every Wednesday morning please submit your requests by text to 240-441-8258 by Tuesday evening.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Start Sabbath with our ReFill Bible Study group every Friday evening at 8pm. We will be having a prayerful study of the Book of Revelation. Join us for reflection and prayer. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Young Adult Ministry
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the
Conference Room located downstairs in the Education Wing.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult events and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616.
Treasury Ministry
Please send all reimbursement requests to ExpensePoint by 5pm on Wednesday to be included with the check run on Monday of the next week. Please contact the Church Office if you need to be added to ExpensePoint.
Do you know someone in need?
As a church family, we have a desire to be supportive of our sick and shut-in Beltsville Ammendale family members. If you’re aware of the contact information for any of these members who would like to be added to our list for prayer, or Communion, please share their name, phone number, and email address with us. We have note cards in the foyer that you may complete, or you can see one of our pastors or elders, or contact the church office. See the back of the bulletin for contact information. Thank you.
WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
Women’s Tea, October 26
Sabbath, October 26, 5 to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Watch for more information closer to the event!
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—Second Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Mamidi Raj Kumar Satyavadi from the Covington SDA Church in Covington, Tennessee;
Shilpa Aleti from the Covington SDA Church in Covington,
Tennessee;
Nathan Satyavadi from the Covington SDA Church in Covington, Tennessee.
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus by Profession of Faith:
Kavita Guruswamy;
Gabriel Vega
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jaydon Mabena to the New Hope SDA Church Fulton, Maryland;
Natasha Broussad to the Kettering SDA Church in Kettering, Ohio.
PROFILE OF GIVING
July 2024
Tithe
Tithe | July 2024
$101,260.18
Tithe | July 2023
$123,457.46
Tithe Increase /(Decrease)
$(22,197.28)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of July 31, 2024
$740,622.33
YTD Tithe as of July 31, 2023
$778,913.49
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,291.16)
Local Combined Budget (July 2024)
July Budget
$30,583.33
July Actual
$26,978.53
July Increase/ (Decrease)
$(3,604.80)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of July 31, 2024
$214,083.32
YTD Actual as of July 31, 2024
$181,997.04
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(32,086.28)
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Healthy Aging Month
Each September, we celebrate Healthy Aging Month to
promote ways people can stay healthy as they age. Physical activity has important health benefits for older adults—but people may find it hard to stay active as they age. The Move Your Way® campaign has resources that can help your older adult audiences learn about the benefits and find activities that work for them. Please access this website https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/healthy-aging for more information about Healthy Aging.
Remember: Physical activity can make daily life better and can help you manage many health problems. You can get more active. No matter your age, you can find a way that works for you. (health.gov)
You can register for the FREE National Healthy Aging Symposium: Innovation Across the Age-Friendly Ecosystem presented virtually on September 26th at 1pm to hear from experts on innovations to improve the health and well-being of older adults.