December 7, 2024, 11:00 a.m.


Enter with Praise
Dana Grakov

Welcome & Prayer
Harry Nelson

Opening Hymn
118 The First Noel

Offering Call
Stephen Mills
Church Budget

Opening Prayer
Phil Mills

Children's Story
Josh Fraker

Special Music
Sophia Casas and Friends

Scripture
Detwieler Family and Jessi Fraker
Romans 4

Morning Message
Pastor Jeremy
Credited by Grace, Admitted by Faith

Closing Hymn
124 Away in a Manger

Benediction
Pastor Jeremy

Pianist: Benjamin Abraham  Choristers: Dana Grakov

Announcements

Today


Please join us for fellowship meal after the service.

Nursing Home Ministry: There will be a Nursing Home Ministry this afternoon at 3PM at Standifer Gap Place. 2626 Walker Rd. Dalton Building. Please come and share by singing and praying with the elderly. For more info, call Pat Hammack 423-774-2240. 

Generation of Youth for Christ(GYC) takes place in Columbus, OH this year and we want to encourage each of our families with youth to attend.  The dates are Dec 27-Dec 31.  Young people will be challenged to live out their faith in a practical way and will make friends with youth from all over the nation who also want to heed the call to follow wherever He goes!   Please visit GYCweb.org for more information and to register.

Lost and Found:  Have you lost something here at South Bay? It may be in our Lost and Found located in the childrens' wing. There are some nice things that will soon be taken to the Samaritan Center or Goodwill.

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 After Divine Service





Sunset Today: 5:27PM  
Sunset Next Friday:5:29PM

This Week



Church Business Meeting: A church in person business meeting is scheduled for 7 PM at the church on December 11. Note that church board will have a brief meeting at 6PM that evening at the church as well.

Help! Social committee is asking for canned good donations from the church members to help us. PLEASE BRING THEM ON SABBATH DEC 14. Leave them on designated table in fellowship hall. We will use them for the Holiday activities on Dec 15 and then donate to the homeless. Thank You!

Homeless Ministry: Homeless outreach will be on December 14, at 2pm, at Met Min facility, 4001 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga.
We will be serving chili, rice, and corn muffins.
Please let Anne Cathey or Kendra know what you are bringing so there are not too many duplicates.
As always if you cannot bring anything please come out and assist with praying with the people, handing out clothing. Thanks hope to see you there.
Also if you have any items that you would like to donate to the Homeless Ministry, please call Anne Cathey at 423-617-1050.

Christmas Program. Join us for a program of Christmas Musical selections by soloists, ensembles, and congregational singing to celebrate the Christmas Season. Invite friends and neighbors on December 14 at 6:30PM.  Cookie Reception following the program.

Christmas Festivities: Please come and share the joy of the season on December 15  for caroling, food and fun!  Bring your favorite holiday dessert to share. We will go caroling at 5PM, food at 6:30PM and festivities starting at 7PM. Bring your favorite holiday dessert to share.

The El Salvador trip team will be led by South Bay member Elizabeth Marquez and Pastor Hector Hernandez and his wife Ilsy from Cleveland First Hispanic Church of the GCC. Good progress has been made toward the $8,000+ budget. Some have asked how to help provide funds for the evangelism series and for improving the church. Those who want to help support this project may donate giving to our Foreign Mission Fund (write this in under church budget on tithe envelope or select it via our GIVE link at Southbaysda.org) over the next couple of months or you may also contact Elizabeth and give her your contribution directly but that will not provide you with a tax deductible receipt.

Women's Retreat: Registration for our South Bay Women’s Retreat April 25-27 is open. Elk Lodge at Tuckaleechee Retreat Center, Townsend, Tennessee.
Fees: $125 for shared queen size bed, $225 for your own queen bed. A nonrefundable deposit of $25 is required, with the remainder due February 15 (some scholarships are available if you need help). The fee for day-only attendees is $50 (includes food). Some food will be provided but everyone will be asked to bring some fresh food items. Give your deposit to Susan Pratt.

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 for prayer via ZOOM and Sabbath mornings from 8:50 - 9:20 AM here at the church.  The ZOOM link is under the prayer section of the church app.  





Further Out


UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
  • December 7 - Fellowship Meal
  • December 7 - Nursing Home Ministry
  • December 9 - Calendar Planning with Ministry via ZOOM 7PM
  • December 10 - PF and ADV Meeting 5:30PM
  • December 10 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • December 11 - Church Board Meeting 6PM
  • December 11 - Church Business Meeting 7PM
  • December 14 - Communion 
  • December 14 - Church Christmas Program 6:30PM
  • December 14 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
  • December 15 - TCI Project 10AM
  • December 15 - Christmas Festivity 5:30PM
  • December17 - PF and ADV Meeting 5:30PM
  • December17 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • December 21 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy
  • December 21 - Fellowship Meal
  • December 28 - Nursing Home Ministry 3PM
  • December 28 - Samaritan Center Dock Offloading 6PM

Offering Report

Yearly budget goal 

$152,580.00

Monthly budget goal

$13,444.31

Church budget received MTD

$18,636.21