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Today in Vancouver!

Tuesday, April 27, 2010 The Mission of the Adventist Community Church is to Reach Deep in Discipleship, Reach Out in Evangelism and Reach Up in Worship. Sticky Church! Friday night of last week, we saw 28 people become part of our church.  On Sabbath we had three more join (two actually from the seminar).  But it was an exciting evening as these people took their individual stand for the Lord, for truth, and to become part of us. Now, the work begins for us - they have been given the truth of the Bible.  They will continue to receive that truth in the Daniel Class, in the Bible Marking Class.  But will we bring them into our relational circles?  Will we bring them in to our lives? Statistically, after a person becomes a member of a church, if they don't make 7 close friends within the first year, they won't stick.  We want to create a "Sticky Church." Here are some ideas how you can help these people stick.... Invite them over for a Sabbath lunch Invite them out to eat Call them on the phone sit by them at the potlucks take them on a hike help them around their house Get them involved with your ministry at church Invite them to join your Community Group  Sit by them in Sabbath School Sit by them in church Invite them to a party Introduce them to others ....many more ways.... I love being your pastor! Kisii Africa Adventure! An opportunity has arisen to preach the word to our friends in Kisii, Kenya.  Through the Share Him organization, the Vancouver SDA church has chosen to undertake a challenge that will be both spiritually fulfilling  and life changing, not only for those we seek to preach to, but for ourselves as well.  Our mission will begin August 11, 2010 and continue through the 29th.  Our challenge is to provide a life saving message to the people of Kisii, and to draw more people into the Kingdom.  Our immediate challenge is funds.  There are a few people who would like to participate, but have no funds to do so.  We would appeal to you, our church family and friends, to pray about what you can do to help make this mission succeed.  Your donation of time, money and prayers would be most appreciated.  We cannot be successful without your help.  So please, take a moment and determine how you can make this trip a success, not only for those wishing to preach and participate, but also to those we wish to preach to.  It's time to change lives…. FYI - What's Happening 4/27 - Community Service Center open This week - Week of Prayer at MGAES - please pray for our kids in school. 4/28 - Discoveries in Daniel begins at 7pm 4/28 - Pathfinders at 7pm May 1 - Worship, Sabbath School at Worship  May 4 - Conference Call Prayer Meeting (see church calendar for info) See more of what's happening at the church calendar. LIFE Journal 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB) "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test?" You can test yourself every day by getting into a personal devotional plan like the LIFE Journal.  If you'd like more information, simply click here. Community Groups Kickoff for many of the new groups starting is May 15.  We're also starting some DVD Groups for the new believers.  If you want to be part of this new wave of discipleship - see Pastor Jeff! Adventist Community Church.  9711 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665

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Get your praise on!! 31 people!!

Friday night (and a couple on Sabbath) we will have a baptism
celebration like never before. There will be 8 people joining by
profession of faith and 23 baptisms! Who says God isn't on the move?
Wow! Who says this only happens in Africa? Come on! God is still on
his throne!!!

Plan to be there on Friday night for a great time of celebration and
joy - 7:30 pm.

And pray that these will continue to not be discouraged between now
and Friday. And pray for the few that are still considering making a
decision.

See you Friday night!

Make a difference!

roger
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Senior Pastor
Adventist Community Church
www.VancouverAdventist.com

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Today in Vancouver!

Tuesday, April 20, 2010 The Mission of the Adventist Community Church is to Reach Deep in Discipleship, Reach Out in Evangelism and Reach Up in Worship. Friday Night Baptism! Some have said it could never happen.  Others have said this kind of thing only happens in Africa or South America.  But in the last few weeks we've seen that evangelism isn't dead in North America, not dead in Vancouver!  Not anywhere!  God is still in the business of changing hearts. Richard has done a great job of preaching the message of Jesus.  He's made it clear every night that this isn't about doctrines, but about having a personal relationship with Jesus. Friday night we're having a baptism.  It's going to be a big baptism - we're borrowing robes from several area churches to make sure we have enough.  And we'll have a better count as to how many that will be by Wednesday night's baptismal class.  It's exciting to see so many make decisions, isn't it?! Please pray for these people who are in the throes of decision making.  We have some new people ready to make that decision, but are on the verge of not making them also.... Please also begin to invite these people to your homes to show them what it means to keep the Sabbath, to give them a good meal and help them make friends within our congregation. Oh!  And has anyone said lately that we're having a baptism on Friday night??!!  Hope you'll come and support these new people. I love being your pastor! TV Station Update! The FCC approved the sale transfer of the Portland television station and Better Life Broadcasting should have the broadcast license by May 10, 2010.  Their hope and goal is to be on the air with Better Life Broadcasting Network's programming by the end of June, 2010.   Two million potential viewers in the greater Portland and Vancouver area will have the opportunity to hear the Message of the Gospel 24 hours a day, 7 days a week right in the comfort of their home. Awesome! FYI - What's Happening 4/20 - Prophecy Seminar Continues 4/21 - Worship Team Meeting - 6:30pm 4/21 - Baptismal Class for anyone interested in getting baptized - 7:30pm 4/22 - Love and Logic Meeting 4/23 - Prophecy Seminar - Final Night!  Baptism!!! 4/24 - Church and Sabbath School - no Auditorium Classes - Richard Halversen will be teaching a main class 4/28 - Discoveries in Daniel Class at 7pm 5/1 - Bible Marking Class begins at 10am. See more of what's happening at the church calendar. LIFE Journal 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB) "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test?" You can test yourself every day by getting into a personal devotional plan like the LIFE Journal.  If you'd like more information, simply click here. Community Groups Kickoff for many of the new groups starting is May 15.  We're also starting some DVD Groups for the new believers.  If you want to be part of this new wave of discipleship - see Pastor Jeff! Adventist Community Church.  9711 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665

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Late Reminder - Potluck and Guests coming to Church!

This email is a little late - but it's still hopefully a reminder to everyone!

1.  We are inviting all of our guests to church tomorrow to the 2nd service.  There have been 36 people who have said they believe the Sabbath and want to begin keeping it - please plan to greet them warmly and welcome them to church tomorrow.

2.  We will be asking them to stay for - lunch - it's potluck style!  Please plan to stay, meet someone new and bring a dish or two to share!

Be a Difference Maker!

roger walter

Senior Pastor http://bit.ly/qO3Vg

Adventist Community Church

Today in Vancouver!

Tuesday, April 13, 2010 The Mission of the Adventist Community Church is to Reach Deep in Discipleship, Reach Out in Evangelism and Reach Up in Worship. Exciting Seminar Update So much has happened since the last email was sent out that it's hard to even imagine how it has all come together.  But it has only happened on the power of the Holy Spirit.  God is doing something mighty in Vancouver and it's clear that he is showing He is still in charge!  PTL! On Friday night, the message about the Sabbath was presented.  Saturday night showed the change of the Sabbath from Sunday.  Then last night finished a climactic weekend with the message of the Mark of the Beast.   We had 36 decisions to keep the Sabbath at last night's meeting.  Some say it doesn't happen anymore, But God is still good!  All the time!  Not all of those will follow-through with that decision, but others will step up that haven't yet stepped up.  So, please pray for those people and the decisions that they are making.  Please pray for the people as you attend or as you are at home.  The devil will work hard to keep them away from the Lord and His way. This Sabbath, we are inviting people to come to church.  There will be a single Sabbath School class in the auditorium (rather than the usual two) and it will be taught be Pastor Halversen who will be sharing from the book of Daniel and some of his trip to the Holy Land.   Those coming to the 2nd service, please park - as able - the back parking lot.  Right now it's just grass, but will soon be paved.  But please park there and save parking spaces for our incoming guests so they find a place to come worship with us. There is also a potluck this weekend for you and our guests. It's a great place to come and meet with people who are new and make a new friend.   I love being your pastor! FYI - What's Happening 4/13 - Prophecy Seminar Continues 4/15 - Love and Logic Training 4/15 - Taxes due! 4/16 - Prophecy Seminar 4/17 Church and Sabbath School 4/17 - Potluck this Sabbath 4/17 - After the seminar refreshments - plan to stay See more of what's happening at the church calendar. LIFE Journal 1 Corinthians 13:5 (NASB) "Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith; examine yourselves! Or do you not recognize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you--unless indeed you fail the test?" You can test yourself every day by getting into a personal devotional plan like the LIFE Journal.  If you'd like more information, simply click here. Prayer Needs Pray for the people in our congregation who are ill - several have had strokes recently, several are recovering from surgery, others are dealing with an ill spouse or aging spouse.   Pray for the finances of our church. Adventist Community Church.  9711 NE St. Johns Rd, Vancouver, WA 98665

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STOP!

I know we are all fairly proud of our Bible knowledge as Christian
Adventists. But please try to understand that we cover things in these
series of meetings in a specific order for very strong reasons.

Please do not get ahead of the evangelist on ANY TOPIC! Your
answer should be: "I'm sure Richard will cover that. I'll let him
cover it in a few nights." Just encourage people to keep coming and
listening to Richard. That's why we've hired him.

I'm currently aware of at least two or three people who got ahead
of Richard. Please refrain. Thank you.

Make a difference!

roger
(sent from my iPhone)

Senior Pastor
Adventist Community Church
www.VancouverAdventist.com

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