January 3, 2025, 10:45AM

Enter with Praise
Eric Nelson

Welcome & Prayer
Royce Snyman

Opening Hymn
7 - The Lord in Zion Reigneth

Offering Call
Anna Chiarenza
Local Church Budget

Scripture Reading
Tammara De Leon
Matthew 7:24-27

Morning Prayer
Royce Snyman

Children's Story
Laurie Snyman

Special Music
Josh Fraker

Morning Message
Elder Esteban Hidalgo
Built on the Rock: How James Put Jesus' Words into Practice - and You Can Too

Closing Hymn
522 - My Hope is Built on Nothing Less

Benediction
Esteban Hidalgo

Pianist: George Guthrie

Deacon on Duty this Week
Julio Garcia

Deaconess on Duty (January)
Therese Carrigan

Announcements

Today

Please join us for a fellowship meal after the service. Theme: Asian

Nursing Home Ministry is today at 3pm - 2626 Walker Rd. Dalton Building.
Contact Pat Hammack with any questions (423-774-2240).

There will be a mission vespers this Sabbath, January 3 at 5 PM at the church.  Kip Ault will be sharing about his experiences in the mission field and will give a report about the work being done.

Sunset Today: 5:42PM
Sunset Next Friday: 5:47PM

This Week

Join us for our first gardening class of 2026 on January 4 at 1PM. Whether you are new to gardening or have experience, all are welcome to come learn, grow, and connect.

There will be a Bible Study Leadership Training & Planning on January 5 at 7pm at the church.

Pathfinders & Adventurers staff will meet at the church on Tuesday at 6PM for a staff meeting. There will be NO official Sentinel meeting.

Midweek Connection meets on Tuesdays at 6:30PM in the church. Phil Mills will continue his series on the book of Genesis.

South Bay will be hosting 10 Days of Prayer from January 7–16 at 6:30 PM, led by Pastor Daniel Manns and Paul Muhs, at the church. This year’s theme, UNLEASHED, will focus on inviting the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and our world. Mark your calendars, and we encourage you to come experience a powerful time of prayer and renewal.

The morning prayer line, held at 5:30AM/7:30AM, will continue to meet via Zoom during the 10 Days of Prayer.

There will be a Personal Ministries meeting via Zoom at 7PM on January 7.

Please pray for the El Salvador Mission Trip for safety, rich blessings, and God’s hand throughout the trip. They will be returning January 11.

We value your feedback! Feel free to share any comments or suggestions about our church by adding a Feedback Card to the box, located on the table in the foyer.

South Bay Texting Service: We are launching a free texting service to keep you updated with announcements and news. It is easy to join!
1. Save our number: Add (833) 365-3035 to your contacts (e.g. “South Bay Updates” or “South Bay Church”).
2. Text to subscribe:
Members: Text JOIN to 833-365-3035 for member updates
Guests: Text GUEST to 833-365-3035 for guest updates

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

The deaconess 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.

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.

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

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Further Out

ZAMBIA MISSION TRIP (Aug 5-17, 2026)   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. Deposits should have been made by October 1 but there has been grace extended.  Please confirm your spot by visiting the website and registering and placing your $250 deposit. We have around 40 registered but still several have not made their deposit so please do so now.  Also, we could still use a few more doctors if possible.  

UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
  • January 3 - Morning Message - Elder Esteban Hidalgo
  • January 3 - Fellowship Meal - Theme: Asian
  • January 3 - Nursing Home 3PM
  • January 3 - Mission Vespers with Kip Ault 5 PM
  • January 4 - Gardening class 1PM
  • January 5 - Bible Study Leadership & Training 7PM
  • January 6 - Adventurers & Pathfinders Staff Meeting only 6PM
  • January 6 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • January 7-16 - 10 Days of Prayer 6:30PM
  • January 7 - Personal Ministries 7PM
  • January 10 - Communion Sabbath
  • January 10 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
  • January 11 - Deaconess Planning Meeting 10AM


Prayer

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, 5:30AM-6AM & 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.

Offering Report

Yearly Budget Goal 

$190,306.94

Monthly Budget Goal

$15,858.91

Church Budget Received in December 

$31,705.93