September 13, 2025, 10:45 a.m.
Enter with Praise
Avielah Sprenkle
Welcome & Prayer
Stoyan Grakov
Opening Hymn
612 Onward Christian Soldiers
Offering Call
Cameron Guild
Radio Ministries
Scripture Reading
John Louzonis
Romans 8:35-37
Morning Prayer
Stoyan Grakov
Children's Story
Sean Walters
Special Music
Luis, Melissa, George, and Nadia
Morning Message
Dr. Eric Walsh
The Test of Liberty
Closing Hymn
598 Watch Ye Saints
Benediction
Dr. Eric Walsh
Pianist: Janelle Byrkit Chorister: Avielah Sprenkle
Announcements
Today
Dr. Eric Walsh Is our speaker today.He will also have presentations beginning at 3:30PM.
The first presentation is entitled, The Battle for the Final Generation. The second presentation will be Tribulation's Song.
First Reading of Membership Transfers:
To South Bay:
Bethany Ann Peterson from the Village SDA Church in Berrien Springs, MI
Jorge Andres Veryara Inostroza and Debora Menezes da Silva from the St. Elmo Living Hope SDA Church in Chattanooga
Tammara De Leon from the Culpeper SDA Church in Culpeper, VA
Out from South Bay:
Brittany Collson to the Crosswalk SDA Church in Chattanooga
Derrick Wilson to the Georgia-Cumberland Conference SDA Church, Calhoun, GA.
This Sabbath the kitchen and fellowship hall are closed off.
Please do not enter these areas or eat in these areas as they have been closed off due to a wedding which will take place on Sunday. This means the refrigerators are also closed off.
The church plant Sabbath School will meet in the Sanctuary today. We also meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 for a brief prayer meeting. Contact Keith Detwieler at (816-261-6142) or kdetwieler@southbaysda.org to get added to the WhatsApp group.
The first presentation is entitled, The Battle for the Final Generation. The second presentation will be Tribulation's Song.
First Reading of Membership Transfers:
To South Bay:
Bethany Ann Peterson from the Village SDA Church in Berrien Springs, MI
Jorge Andres Veryara Inostroza and Debora Menezes da Silva from the St. Elmo Living Hope SDA Church in Chattanooga
Tammara De Leon from the Culpeper SDA Church in Culpeper, VA
Out from South Bay:
Brittany Collson to the Crosswalk SDA Church in Chattanooga
Derrick Wilson to the Georgia-Cumberland Conference SDA Church, Calhoun, GA.
This Sabbath the kitchen and fellowship hall are closed off.
Please do not enter these areas or eat in these areas as they have been closed off due to a wedding which will take place on Sunday. This means the refrigerators are also closed off.
The church plant Sabbath School will meet in the Sanctuary today. We also meet on Wednesday nights at 6:30 for a brief prayer meeting. Contact Keith Detwieler at (816-261-6142) or kdetwieler@southbaysda.org to get added to the WhatsApp group.
Sunset Today: 7:50 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 7:41 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 7:41 PM
This Week
Dinner with the Doctor continues this Monday at 6PM with Emily Hall & Anna Rocha
Due to Dr. Chris Lewis' schedule, a change in the program had to be made. Emily Hall & Anna Rocha will present a lecture entitled, "Wounds & Wonders: The Dual Story of Pain and New Life."
Midweek Connection will not meet this week due to the Sentinels induction service this Tuesday evening.
There will be an Adventurer / Pathfinder Induction service this Tuesday at 6PM. ll are invited Tuesday for a special ceremony as our new Pathfinders and Adventurers are officially welcomed into the South Bay Sentinels. Come be challenged to grow with them at 6:00pm!
SOULutions will meet this Thursday at 6:30PM.
Learn about the connections between Emotional IQ and how it helps (and can possibly hurt) those who are struggling in life. Laurie Snyman will be presenting.
South Bay Church Family Day is next Sabbath, September 20. Scotty Mayer of Little Light Ministries will have our morning sermon titled The Real Cost of Social Media Part 1
Starting at 2PM in the Afternoon, every seminar will be repeated twice, and adults can choose the 2 seminars they wish to attend as space allows:
Jessi and Josh Fraker, Keeping Your Family Safe
Scotty Mayer, The Real Cost of Social Media Part 2
Royce Snyman, For Real Men Only
Sean Walters, Ignite Your Family’s Passion for Birding
Felicia Phillips, Preparing Your Family for the final Crisis and Beyond
Amy and Michael Nelson, Do Your Kids a Favor, Discipline Us
There is child care for ages 4 and under who have registered. Ages 5-15 will enjoy presentations by Ben Roy, a scientist that will help your children grow in faith, wonder at God‘s nature and appreciate creation.
FREE SOUTH BAY TEXTING SERVICE: We are rolling out a free texting service whereby we can notify you of announcements and updates. If you currently have free texting, then there should be no cost to you. It's simple to join.
1. Add 833-365-3035 to your contacts list and call it something like South Bay Updates or South Bay Church or whatever you like.
2. Do one of the following based on whether you are a member or guest of the church.
Members simply text JOIN to 833-365-3035 to receive SMS notifications for members.
Guests simply text GUEST to 833-365-3035 to receive SMS notifications for guests.
The deaconesses team is now providing blankets to ladies who are cold in Sabbath school or divine service. You can request a blanket from the greeters at the welcome center in the foyer. Please return after the service.
Have an Announcement?: Please send all announcements and bulletin items to info@southbaysda.org. Note that we currently are without a church secretary until October.
United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50-9:20 a.m. | South Bay SDA Church
Please note that the united time of prayer every Sabbath morning is from 8:50-9:20 a.m.
The prayer team would like you to know that they have organized to pray for every family and every child in the church. If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can request prayer at southbaysda.org/prayer.
Prayer Ministry: In an effort to bathe our church in prayer in 2025, prayer ministries is coordinating an effort by which we are asking every member to be involved in praying for every church member two days out of the year. Imagine if every day of 2025, you knew that someone in your church family was lifting your name up specifically in prayer. Please sign up for two days using the calendar in the church foyer.
United in Prayer - YOUTH: A prayer line led by youth is taking place each week day at 6:46AM. This prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Deaconess Ministry: The deaconesses will be visiting people in need or shut - ins. If you know anyone who needs visitation, please contact Marian Kelch at 563-260-5118.
Morning Prayer Line: Remember we meet each weekday morning from 5:30-6 AM & 7:30AM-8AM for prayer via ZOOM and Sabbath mornings from 8:50 - 9:20 AM at the church. The ZOOM link is under the prayer section of the church app.
Keep up with what is happening at South Bay! Sign up for the Pastor’s weekly South Bay Relay Newsletter by tapping on the link below. After submitting your name and email, simply check your email to confirm the registration and you will begin receiving the newsletter each week!
South Bay Relay Newsletter Sign-up
We are so happy you could join us in worship at South Bay! Help other’s find our church by leaving a review on Google Reviews. Your review can make a difference!
Due to Dr. Chris Lewis' schedule, a change in the program had to be made. Emily Hall & Anna Rocha will present a lecture entitled, "Wounds & Wonders: The Dual Story of Pain and New Life."
Midweek Connection will not meet this week due to the Sentinels induction service this Tuesday evening.
There will be an Adventurer / Pathfinder Induction service this Tuesday at 6PM. ll are invited Tuesday for a special ceremony as our new Pathfinders and Adventurers are officially welcomed into the South Bay Sentinels. Come be challenged to grow with them at 6:00pm!
SOULutions will meet this Thursday at 6:30PM.
Learn about the connections between Emotional IQ and how it helps (and can possibly hurt) those who are struggling in life. Laurie Snyman will be presenting.
South Bay Church Family Day is next Sabbath, September 20. Scotty Mayer of Little Light Ministries will have our morning sermon titled The Real Cost of Social Media Part 1
Starting at 2PM in the Afternoon, every seminar will be repeated twice, and adults can choose the 2 seminars they wish to attend as space allows:
Jessi and Josh Fraker, Keeping Your Family Safe
Scotty Mayer, The Real Cost of Social Media Part 2
Royce Snyman, For Real Men Only
Sean Walters, Ignite Your Family’s Passion for Birding
Felicia Phillips, Preparing Your Family for the final Crisis and Beyond
Amy and Michael Nelson, Do Your Kids a Favor, Discipline Us
There is child care for ages 4 and under who have registered. Ages 5-15 will enjoy presentations by Ben Roy, a scientist that will help your children grow in faith, wonder at God‘s nature and appreciate creation.
FREE SOUTH BAY TEXTING SERVICE: We are rolling out a free texting service whereby we can notify you of announcements and updates. If you currently have free texting, then there should be no cost to you. It's simple to join.
1. Add 833-365-3035 to your contacts list and call it something like South Bay Updates or South Bay Church or whatever you like.
2. Do one of the following based on whether you are a member or guest of the church.
Members simply text JOIN to 833-365-3035 to receive SMS notifications for members.
Guests simply text GUEST to 833-365-3035 to receive SMS notifications for guests.
The deaconesses team is now providing blankets to ladies who are cold in Sabbath school or divine service. You can request a blanket from the greeters at the welcome center in the foyer. Please return after the service.
Have an Announcement?: Please send all announcements and bulletin items to info@southbaysda.org. Note that we currently are without a church secretary until October.
United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50-9:20 a.m. | South Bay SDA Church
Please note that the united time of prayer every Sabbath morning is from 8:50-9:20 a.m.
The prayer team would like you to know that they have organized to pray for every family and every child in the church. If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can request prayer at southbaysda.org/prayer.
Prayer Ministry: In an effort to bathe our church in prayer in 2025, prayer ministries is coordinating an effort by which we are asking every member to be involved in praying for every church member two days out of the year. Imagine if every day of 2025, you knew that someone in your church family was lifting your name up specifically in prayer. Please sign up for two days using the calendar in the church foyer.
United in Prayer - YOUTH: A prayer line led by youth is taking place each week day at 6:46AM. This prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone who would like to participate.
Deaconess Ministry: The deaconesses will be visiting people in need or shut - ins. If you know anyone who needs visitation, please contact Marian Kelch at 563-260-5118.
Morning Prayer Line: Remember we meet each weekday morning from 5:30-6 AM & 7:30AM-8AM for prayer via ZOOM and Sabbath mornings from 8:50 - 9:20 AM at the church. The ZOOM link is under the prayer section of the church app.
Keep up with what is happening at South Bay! Sign up for the Pastor’s weekly South Bay Relay Newsletter by tapping on the link below. After submitting your name and email, simply check your email to confirm the registration and you will begin receiving the newsletter each week!
South Bay Relay Newsletter Sign-up
We are so happy you could join us in worship at South Bay! Help other’s find our church by leaving a review on Google Reviews. Your review can make a difference!
Further Out
“ALL IN Men’s Retreat”, happening October 3–5, 2025, at the stunning Cohutta Springs Conference Center. This is one of BluePrint for Men's signature fall gatherings, crafted to push us deeper in faith, purpose, and brotherhood. REGISTER HERE!
Nominating Committee Survey: While the nominating committee is preparing to meet in October, we would like to hear from each of you as to where you have interest and experience. Please take a few minutes to fill out our interest & experience profile. To view the committee report from last year, this is the 2025 Church Officers List.
ZAMBIA MISSION TRIP (Aug 5-17, 2026) UPDATE: We had an informational meeting this past Thursday evening. Here is the website for the trip with helpful information on the projects we will be doing in Zambia along with an FAQ section and a place to sign up. Please review the page carefully for important information. The trip is for South Bay members only and is for those 10 and older.
GYC Early Bird Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 22. Click here to register. The dates for the conference are December 31-January 4. The location will be the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Last year we had an amazing turn out from South Bay! Hope to see our families with youth there again this year!
UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
Nominating Committee Survey: While the nominating committee is preparing to meet in October, we would like to hear from each of you as to where you have interest and experience. Please take a few minutes to fill out our interest & experience profile. To view the committee report from last year, this is the 2025 Church Officers List.
ZAMBIA MISSION TRIP (Aug 5-17, 2026) UPDATE: We had an informational meeting this past Thursday evening. Here is the website for the trip with helpful information on the projects we will be doing in Zambia along with an FAQ section and a place to sign up. Please review the page carefully for important information. The trip is for South Bay members only and is for those 10 and older.
GYC Early Bird Registration Deadline is Tuesday, September 22. Click here to register. The dates for the conference are December 31-January 4. The location will be the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando. Last year we had an amazing turn out from South Bay! Hope to see our families with youth there again this year!
UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
- September 13 - Morning Worship - Dr. Eric Walsh - The Test of Liberty
- September 13 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
- September 13 - Afternoon Sessions - Dr. Eric Walsh 3:30PM
- September 15 - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6:30PM
- September 15 - Dinner with the Doctor 6PM
- September 16 - Pathfinder/Adventurer Induction 6PM
September 16 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM - CANCELLED- September 18 - SOULutions 6:30PM
- September 20 - Morning Worship - Scotty Mayer
- September 20 - Family Ministries Seminars 2PM
- September 22 - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6:30PM
- September 23 - Pathfinder/Adventurer Meetings 6PM
- September 23 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
- September 26-28 - Pathfinder Junior Campout
- September 27 - Morning Message by Pastor Daniel
- September 27 - Nursing Home Singing 3PM
- September 27 - Samaritan Center Dock Offloading 8PM
- September 29 - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6:30PM
- September 30 - Pathfinder/Adventurer Meetings 6PM
- September 30 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
- October 2 - SOULutions 6:30PM
- October 4 - Morning Message by Alistair Huong
- October 4 - Fellowship Lunch
- Octber 4 - Nursing Home 3PM
- October 6 - - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6:30PM
- October 7 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
- October 11 - Morning Message by Elder Royce Snyman
- October 11 - Greeter Potluck & Hike
- October 11 - AY Vespers 6:30PM
- October 13 - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6:30PM
- October 14 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
- October 15 - Elders Meeting via ZOOM 6PM
- October 15 - Church Board Meeting 7PM
Offering Report
Yearly budget goal | $190,306.94 |
Monthly budget goal | $15,858.91 |
Church budget received MTD | $1,030.00 |