May 4, 20022
We are so glad you are here.
We are looking forward to getting to know you better!
MID-WEEK DEVOTIONAL THOUGHT
Greetings, Church Friends and Family!! The verse that came to mind this week, as I’m dealing with a few things outside of my immediate control, was Luke 24:36. “36 And just as they were telling about it, Jesus himself was suddenly standing there among them. “Peace be with you,” he said.”
You know, I’ve come to realize that Peace is not merely a blissful feeling stripped of the tensions of worry. It's much more. Peace is really the presence and rule of God.
Where God rules and is in control, there is peace. It is a state of reverence for and worship of God. Jesus is the King of the kingdom. Wherever He goes, He brings the rule of God.
Wherever He goes, He brings the peace of God. That is why He is the great Peacemaker. Therefore, even during a great crisis, people can experience the control and presence of God and be kept in his peace. Peace is more than a feeling. That is the reality of God. Paul speaks of a peace “which exceeds anything we can understand." (Phil 4: 7). That's the peace of God.
If peace eludes you, you can pray the following: "Lord, please show me where You are in this situation." I encourage you to seek God in your life.
Calendar
May
- May 04 - Prayer Connect Group 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 834 9176 7821, - Password: 1844)
- May 04 - L.I.F.E. Connect Group 7:30pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819-578-29436, - Password: 1471)
- May 05 - Mid-Week Prayer/Discussion 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you know from church) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 894-6039-2525, - Password: 842752)
- May 07 – Organizing Committee for the Nominating Committee - In Person
- May 07 – Screening (first part) of the Days of Noah Documentary & Study Session - In Person
- May 08 - KSCS Mother’s Day Luncheon – 12pm. - This event is love-donation based, and we will have flowers & chocolates for sale. Be on the lookout for our registration link!
- May 11 - Prayer Connect Group 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 834 9176 7821, - Password: 1844)
- May 11 - L.I.F.E. Connect Group 7:30pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819-578-29436, - Password: 1471)
- May 12 - Mid-Week Prayer/Discussion 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you know from church) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 894-6039-2525, - Password: 842752)
- May 15 – Growing Together Summit #2 @ 11am CT (ft. a gathering of those you know from church) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 847 6236 5723)
- May 17 – Café Connections 10:30am – 3rd Virtual Visit/Coffee Chat with Pr. Eugene - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 803 122 3894)
- May 18 - Prayer Connect Group 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 834 9176 7821, - Password: 1844)
- May 18 - L.I.F.E. Connect Group 7:30pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819-578-29436, - Password: 1471)
- May 19 - Mid-Week Prayer/Discussion 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you know from church) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 894-6039-2525, - Password: 842752)
- May 21 – Screening (Second part) of the Days of Noah Documentary & Study Session - In Person
- May 25 - Prayer Connect Group 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 834 9176 7821, - Password: 1844)
- May 25 - L.I.F.E. Connect Group 7:30pm (ft. a gathering of those you may know & don’t know) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 819-578-29436, - Password: 1471)
- May 26 - Mid-Week Prayer/Discussion 7pm (ft. a gathering of those you know from church) - Via Zoom (Meeting ID: 894-6039-2525, - Password: 842752)
AYP Convention
This year we are blessed that the 2022 AYP Convention is coming to the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex July 29 – 31, 2022. Reserve your spot today and stay tuned as additional information is released!
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WEEKEND AT-A-GLANCE
Sermon
The Sermon streaming this week will be presented by Pr. Kevin Wells, and will be the first sermon in a new series, “The Prophets - The Messiah (All about our Personal Devotion)”. The sermon is entitled, “Empowered Leaders” which will focus on God Delivers. With scripture taken from Judges 2:16 as a welcoming text.
Potluck
We will have our regular potluck (1st and 3rd Sabbaths of the month) after the service. Please consider joining us. If possible, please bring a dish to share.
We hope that you will stay for our screening of the “Days of Noah” documentary presentation, following the meal.
Organizing Committee
(for the Nominating Committee)
Thank you to all who agreed to serve on this special little committee. We will meet during our potluck meal. So please ensure you grab a plate, and head to the classroom on the far right, back of the church. We will meet briefly, in what promises to be a relatively short meeting to nominate members of the Nominating Committee for the next term of office.
We hope that you will stay for our screening of the “Days of Noah” documentary presentation, following the meal.
Screening: Days of Noah
Continuing, May 7th, (and every 1st and 3rd Saturday), following our potluck meal we will be streaming a portion of the Days of Noah Documentary, and engage in subsequent study and discussion. Consider joining us for the day!
For more information on the documentary, please visit: https://www.thedaysofnoah.com/index.html
GIVING MOMENT
We Give because God Gave First - By contributing to what our Lewisville Campus and the Adventist Church is doing in our communities and around the world, we are using what God has given us to share the good news of Jesus by serving others. Tithing and giving offering is more than merely giving. One of the ways we express our gratitude to God is by giving our tithes and offerings.
Let’s pray for God's spirit to move within us as we prepare our offering. If you would like to make your contribution online, right here: https://adventistgiving.org/#/org/ANWFQ8/envelope/start - You can search for “Lewisville Seventh-day Adventist Church” if it doesn’t automatically redirect.
KSCS
(KNOWLEDGE SEEKERS CHRISTIAN ACADEMY)
KSCS MOTHER'S DAY LUNCHEON - Sunday, May 8th 12:00PM - Come join us as we celebrate one of the most precious gifts God has given us - the mothers in our lives! Treat your mother, grandmother, sister, cousin, or friend to a beautiful luncheon held in the Knowledge Seekers Fellowship Hall. This event is love-donation based, and we will have flowers & chocolates for sale. Be on the lookout for our registration link or contact Mrs. Huffin ASAP
PRAYER REQUESTS
Yes, we have several prayer groups that meet during the week, but some have expressed the need to be able to communicate prayer requests to bring before the Lord during our worship service, and they either do not attend in person at present or do not feel comfortable presenting their requests in person. This may also help us cut sometime during our service if we have the requests ready to go.
Please submit your prayer requests that you want to be prayed over during church service, to Pastor Eugene, 1. Via email (eugene@arlingtonadventist.com) or 2. Via Text Message or WhatsApp. (512.708.0600)
FROM OUR MAIN CAMPUS AT THE
Below, just a couple of quick updates for us locally, and some from the main campus at Arlington for your attention and consideration.
VBS
(Vacation Bible School)
MONUMENTAL // VBS 2022
JUNE 20-24, 2022 // 9a-12p
REGISTRATION NOW OPEN!
Kids entering PreK (3)-5th grade this fall are invited to participate in a VBS experience this summer with the Arlington Adventist Church family! We’re looking forward to being back inside this year and using our brand new stage for the main meetings. The Games station will continue to be outside each day.
Our team is ready to have your kids join us in our MONUMENTAL exploration of God's great love through Bible stories, games, Imagination Station, songs, KidVid, and more! Registration is required - CLICK HERE before May 30 to get in on the fun!
We also need both student and adult volunteers - minimum age for volunteers is students entering 7th grade in the fall. To volunteer, click here and look for the volunteer registration link! Volunteer spaces are limited, so sign up soon!
Wednesday Morning Bible Study
Join Pastor Kevin live on Facebook (link will be live on our Facebook page, as well as theirs) - Every Wednesday at 9:30am https://www.facebook.com/ArlingtonSDA
Subscribe:
For more from our Main Campus, consider subscribing to the email newsletter "Arlington Life Online" CLICK HERE that is distributed every Thursday. So, subscribe now, and get it in your inbox later this week.
You can also view the latest version here
For our Younger Generation, consider checking out YG Life’s newsletter - https://arlingtonadventist.com/yglife
Current Edition is linked here, or you can click here for easy access.
CLOSING REMARKS & HOUSEKEEPING
- I know, realize and appreciate that every one of us has careers and responsibilities outside of our church fellowship. I do understand how overwhelming these responsibilities could be. That being said, I would love to kindly ask, that if you’ve agreed to serve in any capacity whatsoever, and life’s responsibilities and or challenges come knocking, please reach out, and try to find someone to cover your responsibilities for the affected time frame.
- Should you wish to include anything in the Mid-week minute newsletter, please ensure to send the information to Pr. Eugene by Wednesday at Noon. The Mid-week Minute will be distributed with what has been received by that time to ensure an on-time publication.
Peace and Blessings!!
Pr. Eugene