Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, September 23, 2023
Worship Bulletin
Locations & Times
Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church—Ammendale Campus
4200 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
Saturday 12:00 PM
Welcome to Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are so glad you’ve joined us for worship today.
There are times in life that we have requests for God that feel
uncomfortable. Maybe things don’t seem fair or we have lost faith or we have been searching for answers for a while now. What if we just need to bring our uncomfortable request one more time? What if what is keeping us from living a God size vision is bringing our uncomfortable request to Jesus one more time?
There are times in life that we have requests for God that feel
uncomfortable. Maybe things don’t seem fair or we have lost faith or we have been searching for answers for a while now. What if we just need to bring our uncomfortable request one more time? What if what is keeping us from living a God size vision is bringing our uncomfortable request to Jesus one more time?
Focus Text:
“Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:22-24
“Have mercy on us and help us, if you can.” “What do you mean, ‘If I can’?” Jesus asked. “Anything is possible if a person believes.” The father instantly cried out, “I do believe, but help me overcome my unbelief!” Mark 9:22-24
Prelude
Land of Rest - Russell Schulz-Widmar
Debby Szasz
Welcome & Announcements
Jim Zackrison
Praise Time
Family
Far Beyond the Sun
Heaven Came Down
Shall We Gather at the River?
Dan & Milca Pabón
& Congregation
Prayer
Jim Zackrison
Congregational Response:
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus;
to reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him.
Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
Children’s Story
Evan-Zane Green
Invitation to Give
Jim Zackrison
Offertory
Meditation - Theodore Dubois
Debby Szasz
Baptism
Ethan Samuel
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Sermon
Uncomfortable: Pursuing a God-sized Vision
Uncomfortable Request
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Closing Song
Jesus Is All the World to Me - No. 185
Dan & Milca Pabón
& Congregation
Benediction
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Postlude
Let Me Be Thine Forever - J.C. Bach
Debby Szasz
Land of Rest - Russell Schulz-Widmar
Debby Szasz
Welcome & Announcements
Jim Zackrison
Praise Time
Family
Far Beyond the Sun
Heaven Came Down
Shall We Gather at the River?
Dan & Milca Pabón
& Congregation
Prayer
Jim Zackrison
Congregational Response:
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus;
to reach out and touch Him, and say that we love Him.
Open our ears, Lord, and help us to listen.
Open our eyes, Lord, we want to see Jesus.
Children’s Story
Evan-Zane Green
Invitation to Give
Jim Zackrison
Offertory
Meditation - Theodore Dubois
Debby Szasz
Baptism
Ethan Samuel
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Sermon
Uncomfortable: Pursuing a God-sized Vision
Uncomfortable Request
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Closing Song
Jesus Is All the World to Me - No. 185
Dan & Milca Pabón
& Congregation
Benediction
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Postlude
Let Me Be Thine Forever - J.C. Bach
Debby Szasz
Give Online
Thank you so much for supporting our church with your financial contributions. Visit this site or scan the QR code below to give online.
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NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Sabbath, September 23
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner
Friendship Hall
2:30 pm | Great Controversy distribution
Friendship Hall, Destination Sabbath School
7:03 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, September 26
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, September 27
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | On-line Prayer Meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856
Passcode: 038665
Friday, September 29
6:54 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485
Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, September 30
Worship: Elder Rohan Wellington
6:52 pm | Sunset
7:00 pm | Youth/Young Adult Night Climbing
Adventure Park/Sandy Spring, Pastor Krysten Thomas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
October
1 | Women’s Ministries Yard Sale
21 | Worship: Pastor Sifa Potauaine
27 | Food Distribution
28 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Baptism today
Today, Ethan Samuel will be baptized during the Divine Service by Pastor Sifa Potauaine. Please keep Ethan and his family in your prayers as he takes this big step in his Walk with Jesus!
Great Controversy distribution today!
Destination Sabbath School invites you to join them in distributing The Great Controversy in the Beltsville community this afternoon at 2:30pm.
Jesus commissioned us to spread the gospel, and the written word is one way to accomplish this mission. It has the power to educate, inspire, and transform lives. The written word can reach many
people who might not be open to coming to church.
Please join us in the Friendship Hall at 2:30 this afternoon. There is something for everyone to do. If you cannot walk, you can pray, or help to prepare the books for distribution. After all, this could be your Personal Ministry.
Go climb a rock(wall)!
Join the youth and young adults for night climbing at Adventure Park at Sandy Spring on September 30 at 7pm. The cost is $25 per climber,
which is a discounted rate. Limited spots available. Visit this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/climb23.
Women’s Ministries Fall Yard Sale
The Purge Sale!
Not Your Average Yard Sale.
What: Great finds! Quality appliances, home décor, clothes, books, toys—all reasonably priced. Everything must go! Where: Beltsville Adventist Church parking lot. When: Sunday, October 1, 10am to 2pm. Purchase a table for $25 and keep the profit OR come out and support us.
For more information, contact Joan Hynes at joanmhynes@yahoo.com OR Carol Holness at cjholness17@gmail.com. Register to purchase a table here: https://forms.office.com/r/NHc6Vai2hu
Next Food Distribution—Friday, October 27
We need volunteers to help with the food distribution. The boxes are already prepared and are ready for distribution.
Set-up begins at 9am and the distribution line runs from 10am to12pm at our church and school parking lot. Food will be placed in cars as they drive by.
Please take a moment to sign up for this service opportunity at CCBC Friday Food Distribution Volunteers Group so we know how many people are interested in helping.
Teacher Needs at BAS
Beltsville Adventist School is hiring for a part-time specialist teacher position, teaching art, technology, or a language. Interested applicants contact Jerson Malaguit at jmalaguit@baschool.org.
2024 International Pathfinder Camporee
Help the Beltsville Pathfinders go to the 2024 International Camporee, August 5 through 11 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming. Donate Online at: https://
tinyurl.com/camporee24.
Children’s Choir
The children’s choir has restarted! If you have a child interested in joining please register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/bsachoir23
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Bible Studies on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8pm. Zoom ID: 853 4096 5129; Passcode: 038665.
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the Youth House.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult Bible studies, monthly events, and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please send a text to Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616 and she will add you to the Beltsville Young Adult group chat.
Youth Sabbath School
In-person Sabbath School is at the Youth Ministry House in the rear of the church, 10:30 to 11:30 am. You can also join via Zoom from anywhere, every Sabbath! Meeting ID: 865 7913 7025; Passcode: 827022.
ReFill Friday Night Vespers and Bible Study
BSDA Online Campus ReFill Bible Study is now meeting via Zoom on Friday evenings at 8 pm. Start your Sabbath with reflection on the past week and our continuing study of Matthew’s gospel. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8 pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
Invitation to teach Children’s Sabbath School
“Do you think you may want to teach for the children’s department?” But not sure what that entails? Visit a Sabbath School classroom and find out what you can do to help!
Children’s In-Person Sabbath School
All of our classes have moved to in-person—and back to inside meeting rooms. We need volunteers to get assist with weekly classes; please email PastorSifa@BeltsvilleSDA.org to volunteer.
Treasury Ministry
Effective immediately, please send all reimbursement requests to ExpensePoint by 5pm on Wednesday to be included with the check run on Monday of the next week. Please contact the Church Office if you need to be added to ExpensePoint.
Do you play the guitar?
Youth guitarist for Sabbath School worship needed. Contact Alisi Potauaine, 540-246-7787 if you’re interested.
Do You Get Life @ Beltsville?
Sign up to receive weekly e-newsletters from Beltsville Church that will tell you what's going on at Beltsville and its various campuses. Visit https://mychurchconnect.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/107/responses/new to subscribe. It's free!
PROFILE OF GIVING
Tithe
Tithe | August 2023
$117,541.70
Tithe | August 2022
$115,832.71
Tithe Increase
$1,708.99
YTD Tithe as of August 31, 2023
$899,238.80
YTD Tithe as of August 31, 2022
$896,319.62
YTD Tithe Increase
$ 2,919.18
Local Combined Budget (August)
August Budget
$28,828.90
August Actual
$27,452.49
August Increase (decrease)
$ (1,376.41)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of August 31, 2023
$199,941.48
YTD Actual as of August 31, 2023
$230,105.59
YTD Increase
$ 30,164.11
*Today’s offering, designated by the North American Division, is for the
World Budget, with an emphasis on Radio Ministries.
*All undesignated loose offering goes to Beltsville’s Local Combined Budget.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Recovery Month
Recovery Month, which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
Friendship is a powerful way to support those in recovery. During #RecoveryMonth, reach out and invite friends in #recovery to join you in activities that support their wellness. Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone #RecoverySupport
Key messages:
The recovery journey isn’t just for the person with the substance use or mental health issue—it includes everyone who cares about them.
When recovery care and support reflect someone’s unique cultural values, they are more likely to succeed.
Wellness in recovery encompasses a person’s whole life, not just their substance use or mental health issue.
By sharing their stories and lived experience, peers engage others
in recovery with a vital sense of belonging, support, and hope.
(samhsa.gov/recovery-month)
Sabbath, September 23
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner
Friendship Hall
2:30 pm | Great Controversy distribution
Friendship Hall, Destination Sabbath School
7:03 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, September 26
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, September 27
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | On-line Prayer Meeting
Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856
Passcode: 038665
Friday, September 29
6:54 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485
Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, September 30
Worship: Elder Rohan Wellington
6:52 pm | Sunset
7:00 pm | Youth/Young Adult Night Climbing
Adventure Park/Sandy Spring, Pastor Krysten Thomas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
October
1 | Women’s Ministries Yard Sale
21 | Worship: Pastor Sifa Potauaine
27 | Food Distribution
28 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Baptism today
Today, Ethan Samuel will be baptized during the Divine Service by Pastor Sifa Potauaine. Please keep Ethan and his family in your prayers as he takes this big step in his Walk with Jesus!
Great Controversy distribution today!
Destination Sabbath School invites you to join them in distributing The Great Controversy in the Beltsville community this afternoon at 2:30pm.
Jesus commissioned us to spread the gospel, and the written word is one way to accomplish this mission. It has the power to educate, inspire, and transform lives. The written word can reach many
people who might not be open to coming to church.
Please join us in the Friendship Hall at 2:30 this afternoon. There is something for everyone to do. If you cannot walk, you can pray, or help to prepare the books for distribution. After all, this could be your Personal Ministry.
Go climb a rock(wall)!
Join the youth and young adults for night climbing at Adventure Park at Sandy Spring on September 30 at 7pm. The cost is $25 per climber,
which is a discounted rate. Limited spots available. Visit this link to register: https://tinyurl.com/climb23.
Women’s Ministries Fall Yard Sale
The Purge Sale!
Not Your Average Yard Sale.
What: Great finds! Quality appliances, home décor, clothes, books, toys—all reasonably priced. Everything must go! Where: Beltsville Adventist Church parking lot. When: Sunday, October 1, 10am to 2pm. Purchase a table for $25 and keep the profit OR come out and support us.
For more information, contact Joan Hynes at joanmhynes@yahoo.com OR Carol Holness at cjholness17@gmail.com. Register to purchase a table here: https://forms.office.com/r/NHc6Vai2hu
Next Food Distribution—Friday, October 27
We need volunteers to help with the food distribution. The boxes are already prepared and are ready for distribution.
Set-up begins at 9am and the distribution line runs from 10am to12pm at our church and school parking lot. Food will be placed in cars as they drive by.
Please take a moment to sign up for this service opportunity at CCBC Friday Food Distribution Volunteers Group so we know how many people are interested in helping.
Teacher Needs at BAS
Beltsville Adventist School is hiring for a part-time specialist teacher position, teaching art, technology, or a language. Interested applicants contact Jerson Malaguit at jmalaguit@baschool.org.
2024 International Pathfinder Camporee
Help the Beltsville Pathfinders go to the 2024 International Camporee, August 5 through 11 2024, in Gillette, Wyoming. Donate Online at: https://
tinyurl.com/camporee24.
Children’s Choir
The children’s choir has restarted! If you have a child interested in joining please register by visiting https://tinyurl.com/bsachoir23
Young Adult Ministry
Young Adult Bible Studies on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 8pm. Zoom ID: 853 4096 5129; Passcode: 038665.
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the Youth House.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult Bible studies, monthly events, and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please send a text to Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616 and she will add you to the Beltsville Young Adult group chat.
Youth Sabbath School
In-person Sabbath School is at the Youth Ministry House in the rear of the church, 10:30 to 11:30 am. You can also join via Zoom from anywhere, every Sabbath! Meeting ID: 865 7913 7025; Passcode: 827022.
ReFill Friday Night Vespers and Bible Study
BSDA Online Campus ReFill Bible Study is now meeting via Zoom on Friday evenings at 8 pm. Start your Sabbath with reflection on the past week and our continuing study of Matthew’s gospel. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8 pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
Invitation to teach Children’s Sabbath School
“Do you think you may want to teach for the children’s department?” But not sure what that entails? Visit a Sabbath School classroom and find out what you can do to help!
Children’s In-Person Sabbath School
All of our classes have moved to in-person—and back to inside meeting rooms. We need volunteers to get assist with weekly classes; please email PastorSifa@BeltsvilleSDA.org to volunteer.
Treasury Ministry
Effective immediately, please send all reimbursement requests to ExpensePoint by 5pm on Wednesday to be included with the check run on Monday of the next week. Please contact the Church Office if you need to be added to ExpensePoint.
Do you play the guitar?
Youth guitarist for Sabbath School worship needed. Contact Alisi Potauaine, 540-246-7787 if you’re interested.
Do You Get Life @ Beltsville?
Sign up to receive weekly e-newsletters from Beltsville Church that will tell you what's going on at Beltsville and its various campuses. Visit https://mychurchconnect.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/107/responses/new to subscribe. It's free!
PROFILE OF GIVING
Tithe
Tithe | August 2023
$117,541.70
Tithe | August 2022
$115,832.71
Tithe Increase
$1,708.99
YTD Tithe as of August 31, 2023
$899,238.80
YTD Tithe as of August 31, 2022
$896,319.62
YTD Tithe Increase
$ 2,919.18
Local Combined Budget (August)
August Budget
$28,828.90
August Actual
$27,452.49
August Increase (decrease)
$ (1,376.41)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of August 31, 2023
$199,941.48
YTD Actual as of August 31, 2023
$230,105.59
YTD Increase
$ 30,164.11
*Today’s offering, designated by the North American Division, is for the
World Budget, with an emphasis on Radio Ministries.
*All undesignated loose offering goes to Beltsville’s Local Combined Budget.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Recovery Month
Recovery Month, which started in 1989, is a national observance held every September to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery practices, the nation’s strong and proud recovery community, and the dedication of service providers and communities who make recovery in all its forms possible.
Friendship is a powerful way to support those in recovery. During #RecoveryMonth, reach out and invite friends in #recovery to join you in activities that support their wellness. Learn more: samhsa.gov/find-support/helping-someone #RecoverySupport
Key messages:
The recovery journey isn’t just for the person with the substance use or mental health issue—it includes everyone who cares about them.
When recovery care and support reflect someone’s unique cultural values, they are more likely to succeed.
Wellness in recovery encompasses a person’s whole life, not just their substance use or mental health issue.
By sharing their stories and lived experience, peers engage others
in recovery with a vital sense of belonging, support, and hope.
(samhsa.gov/recovery-month)