SABBATH MORNING WORSHIP
9:00 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. WORSHIP - IN PERSON and ONLINE - Elder Jon Ciccarelli
As Adventists we consider ourselves Christians who have accepted the free gift of salvation from God. It is really an amazing thing if we allow ourselves to think about it, and imagine the life God invites us to live now . . . and forever! How are we enjoying our salvation? How are we living into and living out our salvation? And . . . is it really “good’ news to us? What if it wasn’t only “good” news but “good, good” news?
Elder Jon Ciccarelli
Ministerial Director
Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
10:20 - 11:20 AM CHURCH AT STUDY
Grace Notes - Sanctuary
Parents Class - S-3
Quest: To Know God - Online
Portuguese Class - MC-1
The Focus - HH-6
Spanish Class - Cottage-3
Ladies Table Talk - Cottage-2
The Fringe - Cottage-1
Indonesian Class - MC-11
Connect: Group Discussions - Fellowship Hall
Collective: Young Adults - MC-8
Power House (High School) - MC-6
Earliteen (Jr. High) - MC-7
Juniors (Grades 5 & 6) - MC-9
Primary II (Grades 3 & 4) - MC-5
Primary I (Grades 2) - MC-4
Kindergarten - First Grade - MC-10
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4-5) - MC-3
Tiny Tots II (Age 3) - MC-1
Cradle Roll (Birth-35 months) - HH-4
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Investing In Our Future
One of the privileges of giving is seeing the return on your investment. Vision in Action (VIA) provides approximately 25% ($260,000) of its annual funding to support Adventist Christian Education. I’ve heard it asked, why does Azure Hills only support Loma Linda Academy when we have students in other Adventist schools? This is a fair question that deserves an answer.
Each church in the Southeastern California Conference is part of the constituency of a K-12 Adventist school. In the case of Azure Hills, we support Loma Linda Academy and have church members as representatives on the Academy’s board. But our VIA support goes beyond the campus of Loma Linda Academy. Consider our financial support as a three-part investment in the students and staff of Adventist Christian Education.
1. Beyond Loma Linda Academy, we also provide monthly financial support for the Azure Hills Children Center here on our campus. The Center provides Adventist pre-school education to 40+ children from our community here in the Grand Terrace area.
2. VIA financial support of these two schools (LLA & AHCC) helps to maintain high academic programs, meet the operational expenses and pay the salaries and benefits of teachers. Many of whom are Azure Hills church members and our students.
3. Beyond operational support, VIA provides assistance to worthy student families in our congregation. These monies are given on the basis of need and can be used at any Adventist school in our area. This is a direct investment in the lives of these students!
Many of us have personally benefited from Adventist Christian education in our lives and careers. Today, we can see the results of this investment in the lives of our students as they share their talents and leadership here at Azure Hills each week. Thank you for all you do in generously supporting Vision in Action and investing in our young people here at Azure Hills!
Arthur F. Blinci
Azure Hills Church Board Chairman
Church Family Welcomes Pastor Linda Biswas!
Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his acts of power; praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the harp and lyre,
praise him with timbrel and dancing, praise him with the strings and pipe,
praise him with the clash of cymbals, praise him with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the LORD. Psalm 150, NIV
Singers in the Kid’s Praise Team recited this Psalm on Sabbath, and it beautifully captured the spirit of the service with the installation of Pastor Linda Biswas as our new Children and Family Pastor! From the praise and worship to the scripture reading and the choir’s special music—our children did it all!
As part of the installation, Pastor Tara asked the children, “Will you work with and support Pastor Linda?” The children enthusiastically said, “We will!” Our pastoral team and children then laid hands on Pastor Linda as Pastor Tara prayed a prayer of dedication over Pastor Linda as she begins her role as Children and Family Pastor at our church.
To end the service, Pastor Linda gave an interactive sermon from 1 Samuel 3, pulling children and adults from the congregation to play the parts of Samuel, Eli, and God! Her message: God is always calling us, and He can use anyone, no matter their age, to do His work.
Pastor Gatra Speaks at Valley Vespers
On Friday night, November 12, about 250 teens from various churches came together for a collective worship experience called the “Valley Vespers” at the Loma Linda Korean Church. Pastor Gatra shared about the value of community and the gift of vulnerability. Join us for our next worship on January 14, 2022 at La Sierra University Church.
Our last blood drive of the year is tomorrow!
Light Up Grand Terrace
Light Up Grand Terrace is back this year on December 2 from 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm in our parking lot. Our children’s choir is scheduled to sing for the program! There will also be a petting zoo and other fun activities. The Christmas tree lighting is at 6:30 pm.
Pickleball Lessons with Ernie
If you are 55+ and have wanted to learn how to play pickleball, Ernie Medina will be providing a first-time introductory class on Sunday, December 5 at 9:00 am. The class is limited to 12 people, so please contact Ernie (emedinajr07@gmail.com) if you’re interested.
Our Church Family
(Pictured from left: Daniel, Dolores, Linda, and Melissa McCann)
We are sad to announce the passing of Dolores McCann on Tuesday, November 9. Please keep her son Daniel, daughter-in-law Linda, and granddaughter Melissa and
their family in your prayers.
(Pictured from left: Marta and Mark Mattheson)
We are also sad to announce the passing of Marta Mattheson’s father in Spain this past Monday. Please keep Marta, her husband Mark, and their family in your prayers as well.
Upcoming Events
NOVEMBER
20: Blood Drive 10 am - Fellowship Hall
The Chosen Series 1:30 pm - Fellowship Hall
Thanksgiving Baskets Outreach 3 pm - Fellowship Hall
22: Youth Friendsgiving Dinner 6:30 pm-9 pm - Backyard & Fire pit
25-26: Office Closed - Holiday
27: Sermon - Pastor Tara VinCross
