The Problem with Evangelism

Sunset Today: 8:21 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 8:11 PM

Cooking School: Monday, August 24, at 6PM, located at the church. There will a free cooking class featuring hearty salads that provide energy. Enjoy live cooking demonstrations, practical health tips, and take-home recipe handouts. Register at southbaysda.org/healthprograms.

Midweek Connection meets on Tuesdays at 6:30PM in the church. Pastor Daniel will be leading out in a series looking at the stories of our Adventist Pioneers. This weeks’ title is the “Great Disappointment”.

Pathfinders & Adventurers will hold their first meeting of the 2026–27 year this Tuesday at 6 PM!

Pastor Jeremy is on vacation: if you need anything while he is gone, please reach out to Pastor Daniel Manns or Head Elder Don Jehle.

There will be NO FELLOWSHIP MEALS the next 3 Sabbath- 8/22, 8/29 & 9/5.
9/12 will be the Day Of Prayer And Fasting- we will break the fast together around 5 p.m.
On 9/19 & 9/26 there will be regular fellowship meals.

September 12 will be our special Day of Prayer and Fasting. Please plan to stay for the whole day as we spend time in prayer, surrender to God, worship and fellowship.
In the afternoon, our young adults will lead the presentations, songs, and prayer sessions. There will be a special program for the children. We will break the fast around 4:30 p.m. Please bring prepared sandwiches and a salad or fruit to share. Our special focus will be praying for the October evangelistic meetings and the people we plan to invite. Come and let us seek God together!

The Prophecy Series is coming soon, and we need all hands on deck for the nightly meals! You do not  have to shop, just show up, follow the recipe, and help prepare the meal. We will work in teams of three each night. Click HERE for the sign-up spreadsheet and choose an evening that works best for you. Instructions to follow.

The South Bay Church is planting a new church in Soddy Daisy. If you are interested in knowing more about this church plant and how to get involved, please fill out one of the yellow cards in the lobby and turn it in at the Welcome desk. You can also contact Royce Snyman at 517-331-1419 or talk to one of our pastors.

If you have an announcement for next week’s bulletin, please email info@southbaysda.org by Wednesday.

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United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50AM - 9:20AM
If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can send your prayer requests to southbaysda.org/pray.

Prayer After Divine Service
Join us in front of the platform for a short time of prayer right after the divine service to reflect on the sermon.

Morning Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 7:30AM-8AM
Join us via ZOOM for prayer. You can access the link on our website.

Youth Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 6:46AM
A prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone. Join via ZOOM by clicking the link on our website.