SABBATH MORNING WORSHIP
9:00 a.m. & 11:45 a.m. WORSHIP - IN PERSON and ONLINE - YouTube - Pastor Mike Leno
On the cross Jesus cried out, quoting the first line of Psalm 22, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Was this an admission of defeat? Was God really abandoning him?
One of the most profound elements of the gospel is that Jesus won by losing. He gained victory by being defeated. But what difference does that make for us?
This Sabbath, we will consider Jesus’ use of Psalm 22 and ask some tough questions. What difference does Jesus make in the world, in our church, and in our lives? And how can Jesus give meaning and victory, even when we feel defeated?
One of the most profound elements of the gospel is that Jesus won by losing. He gained victory by being defeated. But what difference does that make for us?
This Sabbath, we will consider Jesus’ use of Psalm 22 and ask some tough questions. What difference does Jesus make in the world, in our church, and in our lives? And how can Jesus give meaning and victory, even when we feel defeated?
CHURCH AT STUDY
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Grace Notes - Sanctuary
Parents Class - MC-8
Quest: To Know God -HH-2
Portuguese Class - S-5
The Focus - HH-6
Spanish Class - Cottage-3
Ladies Table Talk - Cottage-2
The Fringe - Cottage-1
Indonesian Class - MC-11
Connect: Group Discussions - ECC
Collegiate Sabbath School - ECC
Collective: Young Adults - ECC
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 1 & 2) - MC-4
Kindergarten (Age 5 to Grade 1) - MC-10
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4) - MC-3
Tiny Tots (Age 2-3 ) - MC-2
Cradle Roll (Birth -23 months) - HH-4
Collective: Young Adults - ECC
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 1 & 2) - MC-4
Kindergarten (Age 5 to Grade 1) - MC-10
Pre-Kindergarten (Age 4) - MC-3
Tiny Tots (Age 2-3 ) - MC-2
Cradle Roll (Birth -23 months) - HH-4
Click here for the quarterly online.
Teacher Dedication Sabbath
A new school year is upon us! Teacher Dedication Sabbath is next Saturday, August 19. We invite all teachers to join us next week as we say a special prayer for you and the start of the school year.
Registration Is Now Open for the Azure Hills Pathfinder and Adventurer Clubs!
Pathfinders
We are excited to announce that registration is now open for the 2023-24 Pathfinder
Club! To register, click here. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, August 23, from 6:30 pm-8:45 pm at the courts. We will meet every second Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Pathfinder Directors Franz and Jannet Sanchez at pathfinders@azurehills.org.
Club! To register, click here. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, August 23, from 6:30 pm-8:45 pm at the courts. We will meet every second Wednesday of each month. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Pathfinder Directors Franz and Jannet Sanchez at pathfinders@azurehills.org.
Adventurers
Registration is also open for the 2023-24 Adventurer Club year! You can click here to register. Our first event will be an Honors Workshop on Wednesday, August 23, at 6:30 pm. There will be a station for those who wish to register in person. This year, our theme will be "Growing with Each Other". Come join us as we grow new friendships, grow in our knowledge of the world around us, grow in service to our fellow man, and grow in our faith in Jesus. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Adventurer Directors Gary and Deanna Case at adventurers@azurehills.org.
Choir Announcements!
- The Children's Choir is starting up again! If you have a child ages 6-14 who loves to sing, contact Kerri Mc Comb at kerrikenya@gmail.com to sign them up! Parents, if your child was part of the 2022-2023 season and would like to return, please email Ms. Kerri a confirmation! Check your inbox, she's already sent an email that you can reply to.
- The Azure Hills Chorale is starting to plan music for the Christmas program and will be starting practices in the next month or two! If you are age 14 to 104 and like to sing, please contact Director Kerri Mc Comb also at kerrikenya@gmail.com to get more information and to sign up!
With all this summer heat, how does water games in the Azure Hills Backyard sound? If you're 8-80 years old, join us for some fun in the sun this Sunday at 4:00 pm! Entry is $10/person. Pizza and juice will be available for purchase. All proceeds go toward the Gillette Camporee Fundraiser. Please contact Pastor Gatra Suhari for more information.
Keep coming back to the joy of our God! Take a minute to thrive with Pastor Tara VinCross!
Join the Azure Hills Orchestra!
Before COVID, our church orchestra would play for Easter and Christmas programs, and we would like to have musicians play for those events again. If you can play an instrument, please let Pastor Mike Leno know. He is going to be directing our new church orchestra.
Church Family
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Elder Benjamin (Benny) Garcia this past Monday, August 7th. Please hold his wife, Rachel, and their family in your prayers. An announcement regarding Benny's funeral will be forthcoming.
It is with profound sadness that we announce that Dr. Hans Diehl peacefully passed away at Loma Linda University Medical Center on August 2, 2023, due to an AFib-related stroke. Hans was passionate about loving people and healthy living and leaves behind a legacy that has forever transformed the way we approach health and wellness. His love for life and willingness to serve others will live on through each of us by his example.
No public memorial service will be held as per Hans’ request to his family. However, your tributes, memories and photos with Hans would be appreciated and treasured and can be emailed to: InMemory@hansdiehl.com or mailed to The Diehl Family, PO Box 474, Loma Linda, CA 92354. (Click here to read more)
Pastor Tara VinCross has been teaching this week for the South Pacific Division Centre for Discipleship on the campus of Avondale University, and will be preaching at the University Church tomorrow. She will return to us on Monday, August 14.
We celebrate with the Swamidass family! They recently welcomed Samara into the world! Congratulations!!
August Calendar
12: Sermon - Pastor Mike Leno
Young Adult Luncheon 1 pm - Elias Community Center
13: Pathfinder Gillette Fundraiser - Water Games 4 pm-7 pm - Backyard/Lawn
17: Finance Advisory Meeting 7 pm - Online
19: Sermon - Pastor Tara VinCross
Happy 16th birthday to Jared Mc Comb on 8/7!
Happy Birthday to Elder Laia Amaya our Community Engagement Director on 8/9!
Hopefully you've heard about the Lodge Lift Campaign to renovate the lodge at Pine Springs Ranch. Work on the lodge is now underway! There is still time to give and help these remodeling efforts. Please see below for the three ways you can support:
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