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Spokane Linwood
Seventh-day Adventist Church
February 21, 2015
The Comforter
Welcome Visitors and Members! We are delighted to
have you worshiping with us today! If you are looking
for a church home, we invite you to become a part of
the love and warmth of our…
Linwood Church Family!
Locations for Sabbath School Classes - All Are Welcome!
Join one of our classes below - there’s one for all ages...newborns to adults.
Pastor’s Class—Pastor’s Study
Visitors and New Members Welcome!
Junior Class (Ages 11 - 15)
Junior Room
Adult Class - Sanctuary
Roger Rudd
Primary Class (Ages 6 - 10)
Room on Southwest end of hallway
Adult SS /Outreach Class - Chapel
Jane Williams
Kindergarten Class (Ages 2 - 5)
Between Primary and Cradle Room
Adult Class - Bottom of back stairs
Bob Oster
Cradle Roll Class (Ages birth - 2)
Room on Southeast end of hallway
Youth Class (Ages 16+) - Upper Room
Joshua and Brittany Ramirez
Important Contact Information
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Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church
6525 N. Monroe * PO Box 48273
Spokane, WA 99228
Pastor
Volody Nesteruk
844-7370
Associate Pastor
Gregory Arutyunyan
413-2217
Better Living Center
Ruth Sheidler, Director
25 E North Foothills Dr
PO Box 48124
Spokane, WA 99228
www.betterlivingcenter.org
325-1258
KHBA
(Monday—Thursday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
622-4780
Sunset Tonight: 5:19
February 21, 2015
509-327-4400
email@linwoodsda.org
www.linwoodsda.org
Head Elder
Roger Rudd
466-6851
Palisades Christian Academy
Dan Wister, Principal
Kathy Stratte, Administrative Assistant
1115 N. Government Way
Spokane, WA 99224
325-1985 | www.pcasda.org
Like Us On Facebook
PCA Learning Center
Director: Pat Wister
327-8387
Sunset Next Friday: 5:30
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Linwood Seventh-day Adventist Church
February 21, 2015
Sabbath School ~ 9:30 - 10:30 AM
Lesson Study
Sanctuary and Classrooms
Church Worship Service ~ 10:45 AM
Prelude
Welcome / Announcements
Larry Belknap
We Praise
Kenny Applewhaite
Elder’s Prayer
Larry Belknap
Children’s Offering
Worthy Student Fund
Children
Kids Connection
Darla Webber
We Give Our Gifts to God
Congregation
Today’s Offering: Local Church Budget
***TO GIVE TO LINWOOD, PLEASE SPECIFY IT ON YOUR TITHE ENVELOPES***
All loose offering will not automatically go towards Linwood’s Church Budget
Altar of Prayer
Congregation
Special Music
Veronica and Michael Belknap
Sermon
Pastor Kevin Wilfley
”Hanging Out and Hanging On”
Benediction
Greeters: Cliff Milburn, Joan Ruble: Camera 1: Maria Ladd; Camera 2:Spencer Ladd
Sound: Jason Lennon; PowerPoint: Vonny Rudy; Video Controller: Mark Grinwis
**Please silence your cell phone during the Worship Service.**
If you can’t be with us in person, you can watch online at www.linwoodsda.org.
The sermons are also posted on Linwood’s website in the “Sermon Library” section.
February 21, 2015
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THIS WEEK AT A GLANCE
(**See announcement)
TODAY, February 21, 2015
▪ 9:30 AM - Sabbath School in Classes
▪ 10:45 AM - Worship Service
▪ 11:15 AM - Sermon - Pastor Volody
▪ 12:30 PM - Visitors’ Meal
SUNDAY, February 22, 2015
▪ 1:00 PM - Caring Hearts Luncheon**
MONDAY, February 23, 2015
▪ 6:00 PM - Sounds of Praise Singers
Practice in Linwood Chapel
TUESDAY, February 24, 2015
▪ 9:00 AM—12:30 PM - Pastor’s Church
Office Hours
▪ 5:00 PM - Pathfinders
WEDNESDAY, February 25, 2015
▪ 9:00 AM—12:30 PM - Pastor’s Church
Office Hours
▪ 12:00 PM - Bible Study - Church Chapel
with Alan Williams
▪ 7:00 PM - Wednesday Night Bible
FRIDAY, February 27, 2015
▪ 6:00 PM - West Side Bible Study
▪ 6:30 PM - Youth Vespers at Ramirez Place
NEXT SABBATH, February 28, 2015
▪ 9:30 AM - Sabbath School in Classes
▪ 11:15 AM - Sermon - Pastor Volody
▪ 12:30 PM – Fellowship Meal**
▪ 6:00 PM – PCA’s 15th Annual Auction**
Linwood’s Outreach & Various
Evangelism for the LORD
Linwood e-mails news weekly that includes
information happening at Linwood and various evangelism from Palisades Christian
Academy, Upper Columbia Academy, and
around the Upper Columbia Conference. If
you are not currently getting e-mails from
Linwood, and would like to, please send us
your name and e-mail at
email@linwoodsda.org or 509-327-4400.
February 21, 2015
Fellowship Meal Today
All our visitors and members are welcome to
attend today’s visitors’ meal in honor of Pastor Kevin and Dolly Wilfley. Join us downstairs in the Fellowship Room following today’s service.
Visitors’ Meal
FEBRUARY 28
Next Week's Visitors' Meal will be hosted by
Rudy Team. If you are not a member of the
team but you want to participate in the meal,
Please call Vonny Rudy 362-8417.
Visitors’ Meal Schedule
Below are the team leaders for each Sabbath. If you would like to participate in one
of the Sabbaths and you are not a team
member, please contact the team leader.
 February 21: All Church
 February 28: Rudy Team
 March 7: Roger Rudd's Class
 March 14:Moseanko Team
 March 21: Harral Team
 March 28: Williams Team
 April 4 - Lance Team
 April 11 - Searson Team
 April 18 - Rudy Team
 April 25 - Griffin Team
The schedules are also available on Linwood’s website: Connect/Ministries/Caring
Hearts Network/Visitor Meals
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**Please provide bulletin announcements, PowerPoints, videos, or
any other special needs for the upcoming Worship Service by
Wednesday at 5:00 p.m.**
LINWOOD NEWS
Change in Sabbath School
and Worship Service
MARCH 7
To add a spiritual blessing to Linwood’s
Sabbath School and Worship Service
time, Linwood’s elders have prayerfully
reviewed a change in the schedule which
was voted by the church board to start on
Better Living Center News
a trial basis:
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Volunteers
Needed: People needed to
 9:30—10:25 a.m.—Sabbath School
pick
up
Grocery
Rescue at the E FootClass for all ages
hills
Drive
store
between
6:00—10:00
 10:25—10:35 a.m.—Break
a.m.
Monday,
Wednesday—Friday:
 10:35—10:50 a.m.—Special Feature
Need a clean vehicle interior (must pass
(Mission Spotlight, Church Life, Ministry
inspection) and a food handlers card
Highlights, and other programs)
($10, acquire at
We pray this will spiritually enlighten evewww.foodworkercard.wa.gov). Directorryone coming to Linwood. If there are any
blc@yahoo.com or 325-1258.
concerns or suggestions, please contact
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Community Garden: The Better Living
the church office. Thank you for your conCenter
Community Garden is an idea
tinued prayers and support.
waiting to happen! It will result in fresh
produce and plants as well as satisfying
Riley Creek Campout
labor, neighborhood improvement,
AUGUST 13-15
sense of community and connection to
Linwood has a group campsite for 75 peothe environment. Bring friends to share
ple reserved for tent campers. We are
in the prep fun! It all starts when the
also working on reserving an area with
snow melts! Need a master gardener
power by the location we have already
and/or coordinator for Linwood. Please
reserved. Come one or more nights or
see insert and add your name to the
Saturday only.
sign-up sheet on the bulletin board.
Questions, call 509-494-9184.
Transfer
Pastor’s Class
Joining Linwood Family—1st Reading
Ardeth Eastvold from Provo SDA Church,
Provo UT
If you are visiting today or are a new
member, we invite you to join this class
happening in the Pastor’s Study.
February 21, 2015
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Weekly Bible Study/Prayer Groups
Caring Hearts Ministry
There is a Bible study happening near you: There are several ways to be a part of this
 WEDNESDAYS, 12:00 PM—Linwood—A ministry. If you are interested in knowing
group meets in the Chapel and studies more about one of the areas listed below,
“The Compelling Love of God.” It’s a
sign up on the sheet in the foyer or contact
beautiful study of Jesus’ love for us.
Joyce at 466-4860:
 WEDNESDAYS, 7:00 PM—Williams’
 Personal Ministries: Outreach to encourPlace—Anyone interested in Bible study
age and support missing members and
and prayer are welcome! If there are any
shut-ins
questions, call 701-3319
 Baptized Members—Welcome meal
 FRIDAYS, 6:00 PM—West Side Bible
 Welcome Card Ministry: New members,
Study has been moved back to Friday
transfers, birthdays, illness, bereaveevenings due to many requests. We will
ment, encouragement
be studying Isaiah 6. Soup and Bread will  Book Exchange
be served at 6pm. Study will be soon
 Blanket Ministry
after. Please call 509-720-1010
 Sunshine Band Singing and Instrument
 FRIDAYS, 6:30 PM—Youth Vespers at
Participation: Blessing senior centers or
Ramirez’ place. Come for music and an
disabled once month
inspirational study. For more information,
contact 768-8898 or 768-6080.
Room Needed
.A 57 year old SDA male looking to share a
residence with another SDA male or elderly
person/couple. Certified Home.
are Aide and has been a live-in caregiver for
an elderly gentleman who just passed
away. Need of room to rent or be a live-in
caregiver in lieu of rent.. Please call 509-
Morning Prayer Ministry
MARCH 7
447-4980 and talk to Richard Sanchez .If Anyone who wants to come and spend time
no answer (no voicemail), please call 877- in prayer at 9:15 a.m. in the Chapel are en867-7616 and leave a message.
couraged to join this spiritual time.
Linwood Has A Sermon Library
Announcements for Linwood Bulletin
Sermons are available online
Linwood’s website at linwoodsda.org.
For your convenience, you can watch
one at a time or enjoy many and watch
consecutively. Keep watching. And
watching. And watching.
Information for Linwood’s bulletin
should be provided by 5:00 PM
Wednesdays via several methods:
E-mail: email@linwoodsda.org
Phone: 509-327-4400
Mail: PO Box 48273, Spokane, 99228
February 21, 2015
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Fun Facts About Linwood’s Married
Couples In Valentine Presentation
Some of you might have guessed the fun
facts from last Sabbath after seeing the
presentation of the 43 pictures.
The answers are provided (hope you didn’t
lose any sleep trying to figure it out!).
NOTE: The time period calculated was
based on the wedding date through Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2015.
Married the longest
1. Birchell—64 years
(September will be 65)
2. Child—56 years
3. King—54 years (August will be 55)
4. Hardin—51 years
5. Solomon—51 Years
6. Pond—49 Year (August will be 50)
Shortest
 Perez 34 Days
(Hailey Perez is Gale Griffin’s daughter)
Two couples share an anniversary:
 Gary and Ruth Sheidler
 Andrew and Crystal Norman
Prayer Requests
If you have a prayer request, you are
encouraged to let us know by filling out a
Green Card and put it in offering.
 Cori Prouty and Family
 Velma Herman
 John and Michelle Solomon
 Peter Coleman Stage 4 Throat Cancer
February 21, 2015
Month of the Most Marriages
 June: 8 weddings
 September: 6 weddings
 August: 6 weddings
 No weddings in February
Day of the week with most weddings
 Sunday - 22
 Monday - 3
 Tuesday - 1
 Wednesday - 0
 Thursday - 3
 Friday - 3
 Saturday - 11
Day of the month
 12th day: 4 weddings
CORRECTION: Based on the pictures
provided, there were TWO couples who
were married on the most popular day of
the week, in the most popular month, and
on the most popular day of the month:
 Gary and Ruth Sheidler
 Andrew and Crystal Norman
Linwood Has Green Cards
If you have an update on your contact
information, new to the area, interested
in Bible Studies, want to serve in a
ministry, or want to transfer your
membership, we invite you to fill out a
green card available in any pew.
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1115 N Government Way | Spokane, WA 99224 | 509-325-1985 | www.pcasda.org
PCA’s 15th Annual Auction
FEBRUARY 28 * 6:00 PM (doors open)
Dinner served at 6:30 PM
Upper Columbia Conference
3715 S Grove Rd
Tickets are only $15
PCA's annual auction is fast approaching
and the auction committee has been working hard to come up with fabulous stuff!!
Please come to this event and support the
school! You could be the lucky winner of
these and other wonderful items.
 Autographed Russell Wilson football
 Lake Chelan home for a week
(accommodates 14)
 date night (includes a stay at the Davenport, dinner at The Melting Pot and
tickets to the Spokane Symphony)
 a three day weekend at a beautiful
Pend Orielle River home, golf at Circling Raven, pool parties,
 Oregon Coast trip (includes stay, whale
and sea life marine tour, plus admission
to the Oregon Coast Aquarium)
 3-night stay at a beautiful mountain
dessert home at Eagle Crest Resort in
Redmond, Oregon (for all you golfers
and outdoor enthusiasts)
 and much, much more...
February 21, 2015
Recycle Your Empty Water Bottles
Please save your empty water bottles for a
project for our Art classes. They can be left
in the foyer at Linwood or stop by PCA and
put in a box in the cafeteria.
Quart-Sized Canning Jars
The auction committee is asking for canning
jars to use for decorating at the school auction. You can bring them by the school office. Thank you!
Farm Fresh Eggs
There are 2 dozen eggs in the school fridge
for only $3/dozen. There are 5 dozen that
are a little fresher for $5/dozen or $8/2 dozen. A jar is in the fridge for your convenience. All donations will go toward Katie and
Kyle Koberstine’s mission trips next year.
Please remember our clothing and textiles
fundraiser as you clean out your homes of
things you no longer need. Get rid of shoes,
purses, bedding, towels, stuffed animals,
etc. that are no longer usable. Thank you!
Show Your Support
PCA is selling 24” x
18” signs. Contact
the school for cost
and more information.
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We would love to have you there, but know it may not be possible. In that
case, you can still help support PCA. The following is a list of suggestions for
"fund an item":
 Electronic reader board / school sign - approx. $13,500
While our current school sign is aesthetically pleasing, it is difficult to read
from the road. Not only would an electronic reader board sign be more
visible, but it would be a good marketing tool. Open Houses, school programs, athletic events, etc. could be advertised. Special features (markers)
of the school, music, academic excellence, athletics, etc. could also be
promoted. The current sign would be set up in front of the school or by the
flag pole.
 Commercial grade riding lawn mower - $5,000 - $7,000
Our current lawn mower is an old Craftsman which is in constant need of
repair. With the amount of lawn that needs mowed, a larger, heavy duty,
commercial grade mower is needed.
 Commercial vacuum cleaners, 8-10 needed - approx. $300 each
Ten student workers share about three old vacuums cleaners. These vacuums are held together with duct tape and are in constant need of repair.
 Softball Field Upgrades - $6,000
The infield is full of rocks and holes. An upgrade would consist of removing the infield grass, leveling it, and putting down a layer of regular ball field
dirt. Holes in the outfield would also be filled.
 Text books - $7,000+
The new NAD science series for grades 1-8 is off the presses. Our old
series is about 20 years old. We are also looking to upgrade our math
books.
If you would like to fund any part of these items, please contact PCA.
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UPPER COLUMBIA
CONFERENCE NEWS
A Change of Plans
Due to a scheduling conflict, we have a new
speaker for Friday night and Sabbath at
camp meeting. We're pleased to announce
that Derek Morris will be sharing with us this
year for the Upper Columbia Conference
camp meeting, coming June 17-20, 2015.
For more information about camp meeting
and to register for lodging go to:uccsda.org/
home/cm-registration.
Pray for Pend Oreille
Valley Adventist School
This is the second year since Pend Oreille
Valley Adventist School reopened and God
has been doing awesome things
there. The school has grown tremendously
since the start of this school year and we
praise God for that. Almost half of
the students are from the community – what
an awesome outreach. Please pray the
school will be a light to the students and
families they serve .
“Notes of Encouragement” Cards
Whether someone needs
encouragement, dealing with difficult
times, needs friendship, an expression
of appreciation, or something different,
you are welcome fill out a “Note of
Encouragement” card in any of the
pews. If you don’t know the address,
leave it at the church office and we will
mail it for you.
February 21, 2015
UCC Members Give Hope for Humanity
Ingathering, now known as Hope for Humanity, continues in the Upper Columbia
Conference. For 2014, $14,397 was donated and/or solicited from our church members with $1,295 reverted back to the
churches surpassing their 2014 goals. Hope
for Humanity materials can be ordered
(most are for shipping cost only)
fromwww.adventsource.org search “Hope
for Humanity.” For more information about
the humanitarian efforts Hope for Humanity
is doing visit their website
at www.hope4.com.
Children’s Ministries Plus+
You’ve probably heard the expression,
“Time flies when you are having fun,” and
we are looking forward to a fun time at the
Children’s Ministries/VBS Training event
scheduled for March 1 at the conference
office. Don’t let the time fly, though, and
miss the early bird discount (before February 18). Encourage your fellow children’s
ministries leaders to join you for this inspiring time. If interested, contact Linwood’s
church office. Information also online at
www.uccsda.org/vbstraining2015.
Worship Under the Big Top
Have you made plans yet to attend this
year's camp meeting? It's a wonderful time
to gather and be encouraged for greater
service for Christ. The Upper Columbia
Conference camp meeting is coming June
17-20, 2015. There are still camp meeting
sites and rooms available. Be sure to reserve yours to guarantee a spot. For more
information about camp meeting and to register go to: .uccsda.org/home/cmregistration.
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Guatemala Mission Trip Assistance
The Youth Dept. needs the following for
their trip: 20 carry-on suitcases, beanie
babies, tooth brushes, bars of soap, wash
cloths, some new tools and equipment for
our ongoing mission trips, and financial
assistance for some students. We welcome your support through donations
either delivered or mailed to Upper Columbia Conference, Youth Dept. at 3715
S Grove Road, Spokane, WA 99224, or
make donations online at
www.uccsda.org/Youth/GoMission. Any
questions, contact Denise at 509-2420506 or denisek@uccsda.org. Please
have all donations in by March 5, 2015.
Riding for Jesus
Are you a biker? The Adventist Motorcycle Ministry is dedicated to bringing the
Word of God to motorcycle clubs of nonChristian origin. Ride on scheduled
events with other Christian Motorcycle
Clubs and have fun sharing your love for
Jesus. The Washington state chapter is
seeking people interested in serving as
officers. Contact Gerry Landry at (509)
720-3993 and/or more information at
www.adventistmotorcycleministry.org.
An Old Fashioned Love Story
Coming to Spokane February 20, "Old
Fashioned" is a faith-based love story
about Clay, a reformed frat boy whose
relationship with Christ impacts the way
he looks at life and relationships; and
Amber, a free-spirited woman who has
felt the pain of dating relationships. Together, they attempt the impossible: an
old-fashioned courtship in contemporary
America! This refreshing love story was
released February 14 and will be showing
in Spokane starting February 20. Read
about this indie film, share it on social
media, find church resources and more at
www.oldfashionedmovie.com
Roller Skating Social
Everyone is Invited on Saturday night,
March 7 at 6:30 p.m.! Bring your friends &
family to Roller Valley (9415 E 4th Ave.
Spokane Valley) to enjoy Christian fellowship and we chose the music. The cost is
$7.00 /person and that includes the roller
skates, we have a special deal – if your
kids are skating then Dad & Mom skate
FREE! Any questions contact Spokane
Valley Adventist Church at 509-926-5866.
More information on page 15.
SonBridge Job Opening
SonBridge Community Center has an
immediate opening for a Development/
Communication Coordinator. This is a fulltime position with benefits. Visit
CHAT For Jesus
www.sonbridge.org for more information.
Learn how to effectively follow Jesus
To apply, please email your resume to
Christ’s example and help people gain a
admin@sonbridge.org. Successful candibetter life by becoming a Certified Comdate will be a member in good standing of
munity Health Advocate Trainer (CHAT).
Find out more about this intensive training the SDA Church. Come join the SonBridge team as we seek to connect lives
coming to Spokane, visit
www.uccsda.org/News/News2015-02-10. and empower change!
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We Believe . . .
1. That the Bible is the final authority for all belief and practice for the Christian (2 Timothy
3:16-17).
2. That there is one God revealed in three persons—God the Father, God the Son, and God
the Holy Spirit (Matthew 3:16-17: Genesis 1:26).
3. That we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus Christ alone (John 3:16, 1 John 5:12-13
& Ephesians 2:8-9).
4. That Christians who have been redeemed by Jesus will live in obedience to all of His commandments (John 14:15).
5. That Jesus will come again very soon (John 14:1-3).
6. That the requirements of the Ten Commandments are still binding on all people today,
including the seventh-day Sabbath of the fourth commandment
(Matthew 5:17, Exodus 20:8-11).
7. That the judgment which will decide the eternal destiny of all people is
now taking place in heaven (Daniel 8:14, 9:25-27).
8. That when a person dies one does not go immediately to heaven or
hell, but rests in the grave as one who is asleep awaiting the resurrection
(Ecclesiastes 9:5-6, John 5:28-29, 11:11-14).
9. That after Jesus comes again, the people of God will judge the world with Jesus, following
which fire will fall from heaven to completely devour the wicked and purify the earth (1
Corinthians 6:2-3, Revelation 20:4-9, 2 Peter 3:10-13).
10. That God, as a loving Father, wants us to live healthful lives avoiding foods and substances He has declared unfit, and actively pursuing positive lifestyle habits (Leviticus
11, Proverbs 20:1, Daniel 1:8, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
11. That the followers of Jesus will live pure and honorable lives making sure their business,
recreation and relationships meet the Bible standard (Philippians 4:8).
12. That God gives spiritual gifts to His people for the purpose of ministry. Given by the
agency of the Holy Spirit gifts provide the abilities and ministries such as faith, healing,
prophecy, proclamation, teaching, administration, reconciliation, compassion, charity
and other gifts. (1 Corinthians 12; Rom. 12:4-8; 1 Peter 4:10, 11).
13. That the Seventh-day Adventist Church fills a special role in the world today to prepare
people for the 2nd coming of Jesus (Rev. 14:6-13).
14. That we will grow as we spend time with God in prayer, as we feed on His word and
share His love through witnessing.(2 Timothy 2:15; Ephesians 6:18; Galatians 5:22-25)
15. That the Bible teaches that all who have accepted Jesus as their Savior/Lord, and who
intend to obey all the teachings of the Bible should be baptized by immersion (John 3:5;
Mark 16:16 & Matthew 28:19-20).