STAFA Place of Hope, Second Chances, and New Beginnings

MESSENGEROctober 7, 2017

LEADERSHIPTEAM

Benjamin Orian, pastor 360.310.6822Isaac Hanna, bible school coordinator 206.519.2465Laurel Esselbach, office admin 253.537.2555

Ken Thompson, first elder 253.531.8856Elsa Leslie, elder 253.273.7318Silvia Orian, elder 303.506.1029Stephanie Faletoi, elder 714.702.0771Leon Hembry, elder 253.212.7702Del Harrison, elder 253.278.5584Ben Helu, first deacon 253.538.0614Ann Graham, first deaconess 253.328.5685Pam Woods, treasurer 253.606.8186Marge Thompson, clerk 253.495.0660

230 South 94th Street | Tacoma, WA 98444 (253) 537-2555 admin@stafonline.org

Church Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 2 pm

STAFWELCOME“I’m thanking You God, from a full heart,

I’m writing the book on Your wonders. I’m whistling, laughing, and jumping for joy;

I’m singing Your song, Most High God. ” Psalm 9:1-2 (THE MESSAGE)

WELCOME TO STAF! We sure are glad you have joined us today. It’s always better when we can all be together to worship Jesus. STAF is a growing, dynamic group of Christian believers that desire to reflect the love of Jesus in our church and in our community. So whether you are here for the first time or the 100th time, we’re glad to share this Sabbath blessing with you.

TONIGHT6:36p Sabbath ends7p Revelation: The Final Events9p Youth Game Night — in the Gymnasium

SUNDAY, October 87p Revelation: The Final Events

TUESDAY, October 1010a Bulletin Announcements & Information Due 10a10a Food Store open10a Church Office open until 2p

WEDNESDAY, October116:30p Community Gym Night 7p Ken’s Small Group Study

THURSDAY, October 1212p Church Office open until 4p7p Gamblers’ 12-Step Group —in Multipurpose room7p Revelation: The Final Events

FRIDAY, October 136:24p Sabbath begins7p Revelation: The Final Events

SABBATH, October 14Fellowship Lunch

7p Revelation: The Final EventsYouth Game Night—after Revelation meeting

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To embrace diversity,

reject racism, fight for the powerless,

and break the cycle of

poverty in our neighborhood.

Grow to 500+ attending and

involved in soul-winning

and discipleship ministries.

Kids Missions Attendance Community

To provide outstanding

children’s and youth

ministries that teach, mentor, and prepare

kids for Jesus’ soon return.

To sponsor 2 international

mission trips to build up, edify,

and expand God’s kingdom

on Earth.

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Summary of our outreach goals for the next 5 years. Join us!

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KLINGONS, ET’S & ALIENS Continues Today 10a in the SanctuaryAre they out there? Do they receive salvation? Come to learn!

SPECIAL OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK Thursday office hours will be 12 - 4p.

GYM NIGHT MOVES TO WEDNESDAY THROUGHOUT OCTOBER ONLYThe Gym will be open on Wednesdays this month, due to the Revelation meetings. We will resume Thursday nights in November.

MAGAZINES FOR KINDERGARTEN Kindergarten would like some old magazines for a project. If you have some, please drop them off at Kindergarten before or after Sabbath School. (Please do not leave them anywhere else.)

HARVEST FEST DONATIONS REQUESTED Please bring 1 bag of individually wrapped candy or of small toys. A bin will be available in the foyer for your gifts.

YOUTH GAMES 1st & 3rd SATURDAYS After The Revelation Meeting Has Ended That Night If you are a teen or young adult, come to enjoy food and games in the Gymnasium. Hours above are for October only.

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH OCTOBER 14 Theme is Italian. This is the first Sabbath we are inviting guests from the meetings to join us, so please bring more food than you usually do. And mingle, mingle, mingle!

AMEN>>TACOMA Impact Your Health—Free Clinic November 10 & 12 Volunteers (medical and non-medical) are needed for this Adventist-sponsored, city-wide, full health clinic. For info and to volunteer visit amentacoma.com.

PREACHINGSCHEDULE

Today’s message will be made available on DVD following the worship service. Find it in the literature rack in the Foyer. If you can’t be with us in person, you can always join the live stream at our website.

Tyler Long REVELATION: Final Events

Tyler Long REVELATION: Final Events

Pastor Orian Solus Christus: In Christ Alone

Pastor Orian Sola Scriptura: The Rule of Faith

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REVELATION: THE FINAL EVENTS Continues Thursdays-Sundays @ 7p Bring a friend and join us as we are blessed from God’s Word by Pastor Tyler Long. Thru October.

OUR GUESTS ARE INVITED NEXT WEEK We all want our guests from the meetings to feel welcome & special. Please bring extra food for lunch and leave Visitor Parking spaces for our new guests.

REFORMATION SABBATH & HARVEST FEST October 28, 11a & 6p An extremely important, informative worship service & fun night all rolled into 1 day. Bring all of your friends!

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September Goal: $9500Received (MTD) $9,953

Ways to give: ' tithe envelope in the pew ( online at www.stafonline.org

Annual Goal (YTD): 76,000Received (YTD) $75,247

Today’s offering focus is our STAF MINISTRIES which supports our outreach and mission projects, youth and children’s ministries, and Christian education.

we return our tithes & offeringsLIVINGFAITH

When Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Wittenberg Church doors, he could hardly have guessed the movement that began would change the entire trajectory of the church and its history. When demanded to recant, he calmly responded: “I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen” (Diet of Worms, 1521). Now, on the eve of the 500th anniversary of that event, the question is asked, “Does the Reformation still matter?” In this new 4-part series, Pastor Ben will attempt to answer that question and more as he unpacks the 4 key components of Reformation Theology.

Solus Christus: In Christ Alone Acts 4:8-12

Sola Scriptura: The Rule of Faith 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Sola Fide: Righteousness by Faith Romans 1:16-17

Sola Gratia: Amazing Grace Ephesians 2:8-9