Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, November 30, 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.
Christmas season is here and with it the good news of God's light and goodness shining away our uncertainties and fears. This is our moment to share that the same Jesus that was born in Bethlehem is coming back again! This is a season to shine!
Christmas season is here and with it the good news of God's light and goodness shining away our uncertainties and fears. This is our moment to share that the same Jesus that was born in Bethlehem is coming back again! This is a season to shine!
Focus Text:
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”
Luke 1:31-33, New Living Translation
You will conceive and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be very great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David. And he will reign over Israel forever; his Kingdom will never end!”
Luke 1:31-33, New Living Translation
Prelude
Great is The Lord Medley
Carlos Hunter
Welcome & Church Life
Jonathan Gantt & Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Praise Time
Praise to the Lord the Almighty - No. 1
O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
I Just Want to Praise Him/Thank You, Lord
Kristin Yirenkyi’s Worship Team and Congregation
Prayer
Fenicia Butler
Congregational Response: Thank You, Lord
Children’s Story
Kaila Abrams
Invitation to Give
Shevron Kellowan
Offertory
If I Can Help Somebody
Carlos Hunter
Special Music
Because of Who You Are
Kristin Yirenkyi’s Worship Team
Message
The Light of Christmas - A Season to Shine
The Light That Dispels Fear
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Closing Hymn
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Jonathan Gantt and Congregation
Benediction
Ana Cecilia Tenorio
Postlude
Prelude in C Major
Carlos Hunter
Great is The Lord Medley
Carlos Hunter
Welcome & Church Life
Jonathan Gantt & Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Praise Time
Praise to the Lord the Almighty - No. 1
O Give Thanks Unto the Lord
I Just Want to Praise Him/Thank You, Lord
Kristin Yirenkyi’s Worship Team and Congregation
Prayer
Fenicia Butler
Congregational Response: Thank You, Lord
Children’s Story
Kaila Abrams
Invitation to Give
Shevron Kellowan
Offertory
If I Can Help Somebody
Carlos Hunter
Special Music
Because of Who You Are
Kristin Yirenkyi’s Worship Team
Message
The Light of Christmas - A Season to Shine
The Light That Dispels Fear
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Closing Hymn
Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
Jonathan Gantt and Congregation
Benediction
Ana Cecilia Tenorio
Postlude
Prelude in C Major
Carlos Hunter
Give Online
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan this QR code to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
https://adventistgiving.org/
Scan this code to go to AdventistGiving.org
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Sabbath, November 30
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
4:53 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, December 3
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, December 4
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 - 8:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, December 6
4:45 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, December 7
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
11:45 am | Children’s Church | BAS Gymnasium
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
4:45 pm | Sunset
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Calendar Highlights
December
21 | Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
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LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Changes in Online Giving
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
Children’s Church
Wild About God Children’s Church returns December 7 at 11:45am in the BAS Gym. Registration link is now open online. Hope to see you there!
Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
Join youth and young adults for a Christmas Party on Saturday
evening, December 21, at 6pm.
There will be food, board games, and cookie decorating. Enjoy the holidays with friends and make new connections.
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.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir led by professional musician Tico Meneses. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. We especially need more male voices, but all are welcome!
The choir rehearses weekly on Sabbath afternoon from 4 to 5:30pm.
Scan the QR in the paper bulletin code to register.
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.
Let’s Get Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Diabetes Month—Part 2
Take Charge of Your Health©
Preventing diabetes or managing diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs.
• A is for the A1C test that healthcare professionals use to
measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night.
• B is for blood pressure.
• C is for cholesterol.
Ask your health care team what your ABCs goals should be.
Reach or maintain a healthy weight.
You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 to 7
percent of your starting weight. Use the Diabetes Risk Management Calculator to determine how much weight you can lose to help
reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Work with your health care team.
Managing diabetes takes a team. Your health care team may include a primary care provider, diabetes specialist, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. Diabetes medicines, devices, and office visits can be expensive. A social worker or a member of your health care team may be able to help you find community resources or financial help for diabetes care.
Visit niddk.nih.gov for more information on preventing diabetes health problems.
PROFILE OF GIVING
October 2024
Tithe
Tithe | October 2024
$91,052.96
Tithe | October 2023
$129,520.56
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,467.60)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2024
$1,041,653.32
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2023
$1,140,247.72
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(98,594.40)
Local Combined Budget (October 2024)
October Budget
$30,583.33
October Actual
$20,978.91
October Increase/(Decrease)
$(9,604.42)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of October 31, 2024
$305,833.31
YTD Actual as of October 31, 2024
$255,551.28
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(50,282.03)
Sabbath, November 30
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
4:53 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, December 3
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, December 4
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 - 8:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, December 6
4:45 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, December 7
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
11:45 am | Children’s Church | BAS Gymnasium
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
4:45 pm | Sunset
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Calendar Highlights
December
21 | Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Changes in Online Giving
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
Children’s Church
Wild About God Children’s Church returns December 7 at 11:45am in the BAS Gym. Registration link is now open online. Hope to see you there!
Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
Join youth and young adults for a Christmas Party on Saturday
evening, December 21, at 6pm.
There will be food, board games, and cookie decorating. Enjoy the holidays with friends and make new connections.
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.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir led by professional musician Tico Meneses. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. We especially need more male voices, but all are welcome!
The choir rehearses weekly on Sabbath afternoon from 4 to 5:30pm.
Scan the QR in the paper bulletin code to register.
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.
Let’s Get Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Diabetes Month—Part 2
Take Charge of Your Health©
Preventing diabetes or managing diabetes as soon as possible after diagnosis may help prevent diabetes health problems. You can start by managing your diabetes ABCs.
• A is for the A1C test that healthcare professionals use to
measure your average blood glucose levels. Some people with diabetes also use devices to track their blood glucose throughout the day and night.
• B is for blood pressure.
• C is for cholesterol.
Ask your health care team what your ABCs goals should be.
Reach or maintain a healthy weight.
You may be able to prevent or delay diabetes by losing 5 to 7
percent of your starting weight. Use the Diabetes Risk Management Calculator to determine how much weight you can lose to help
reduce your risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Work with your health care team.
Managing diabetes takes a team. Your health care team may include a primary care provider, diabetes specialist, registered dietitian, or certified diabetes educator. Diabetes medicines, devices, and office visits can be expensive. A social worker or a member of your health care team may be able to help you find community resources or financial help for diabetes care.
Visit niddk.nih.gov for more information on preventing diabetes health problems.
PROFILE OF GIVING
October 2024
Tithe
Tithe | October 2024
$91,052.96
Tithe | October 2023
$129,520.56
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,467.60)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2024
$1,041,653.32
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2023
$1,140,247.72
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(98,594.40)
Local Combined Budget (October 2024)
October Budget
$30,583.33
October Actual
$20,978.91
October Increase/(Decrease)
$(9,604.42)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of October 31, 2024
$305,833.31
YTD Actual as of October 31, 2024
$255,551.28
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(50,282.03)