Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, December 7, 2024
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.
When the angel appears to Mary, God’s light shines into her fear and uncertainty, giving her courage to embrace her calling. We invite both our congregation and community at large to allow God’s light to calm our fears so we can step boldly into His calling for each one of us.
When the angel appears to Mary, God’s light shines into her fear and uncertainty, giving her courage to embrace her calling. We invite both our congregation and community at large to allow God’s light to calm our fears so we can step boldly into His calling for each one of us.
Focus Text:
“Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30
“Do not be afraid, Mary; you have found favor with God.” Luke 1:30
Prelude
Of the Father’s Love Begotten - Wilbur Held
Debby Szasz
Welcome & Church Life
Dion Gnanakan
Praise Time
Come Thou Almighty King - No. 71
Jesus, the Light of the World
O Come, O Come, Immanuel - No. 115
There’s Something About That Name
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team and Congregation
Prayer
Dion Gnanakan
Congregational Response: Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there’s something about that Name.
Invitation to Give
Dion Gnanakan
Offertory
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Arranged by Donald Allured
Debby Szasz
Special Music
Here Is Love/In the First Light
Beryl & Alma Castello
Message
The Light of Christmas - A Season to Shine
The Light That Dispels Fear
Jonathan Gantt
Closing Hymn
Jesus Is All the World to Me - No. 185
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team and Congregation
Benediction
Dion Gnanakan
Postlude
O Thou Joyful Day - Sicilian Hymn
Debby Szasz
Of the Father’s Love Begotten - Wilbur Held
Debby Szasz
Welcome & Church Life
Dion Gnanakan
Praise Time
Come Thou Almighty King - No. 71
Jesus, the Light of the World
O Come, O Come, Immanuel - No. 115
There’s Something About That Name
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team and Congregation
Prayer
Dion Gnanakan
Congregational Response: Kings and kingdoms will all pass away, but there’s something about that Name.
Invitation to Give
Dion Gnanakan
Offertory
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly - Arranged by Donald Allured
Debby Szasz
Special Music
Here Is Love/In the First Light
Beryl & Alma Castello
Message
The Light of Christmas - A Season to Shine
The Light That Dispels Fear
Jonathan Gantt
Closing Hymn
Jesus Is All the World to Me - No. 185
Beryl Castello’s Worship Team and Congregation
Benediction
Dion Gnanakan
Postlude
O Thou Joyful Day - Sicilian Hymn
Debby Szasz
Give Online
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan this QR code to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
https://adventistgiving.org/
Scan this code to go to AdventistGiving.org
NEXT WEEK'S CALENDAR
Sabbath, December 7
Worship: Jonathan Gantt
11:45 am | Children’s Church | BAS Gymnasium
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
4:45 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, December 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, December 11
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 - 8:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, December 13
4:45 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, December 14
Worship: Beltsville Adventist School Christmas Program
4:53 pm | Sunset
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Calendar Highlights
December
21 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
21 | Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
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LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Changes in Online Giving
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
Join youth and young adults for a Christmas Party on Saturday
evening, December 21, at 6pm.
There will be food, board games, and cookie decorating. Enjoy the holidays with friends and make new connections. For more information or to register, scan the QR code in the paper bulletin.
New Sabbath School Classes
Adult Spanish Sabbath School Class meets in the church basement (Youth Room). Class starts at 10:30am.
New Believers Sabbath School Class meets at the Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC). Class starts at 10:30am.
Blood Pressure Checks
On the first and third Sabbath of each month, nurses will be in the Junior Sabbath School Room (downstairs in the educational wing) to take your blood pressure after the 12:00 Divine Service.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir led by professional musician Tico Meneses. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. We especially need more male voices, but all are welcome!
The choir rehearses weekly on Sabbath afternoon from 4 to 5:30pm.
Scan the QR in the paper bulletin code to register.
Praying For Your Children
We are praying for your children. Concerned about your children in these trying times? You can bring your children’s names and special requests in prayer every Wednesday morning please submit your requests by text to 240-441-8258 by Tuesday evening.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Start Sabbath with our ReFill Bible Study group every Friday evening at 8pm. We will be having a prayerful study of the Book of Revelation. Join us for reflection and prayer. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Young Adult Ministry
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the
Conference Room located downstairs in the Education Wing.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult events and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616.
Treasury Ministry
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 know someone in need?
As a church family, we have a desire to be supportive of our sick and shut-in Beltsville Ammendale family members. If you’re aware of the contact information for any of these members who would like to be added to our list for prayer, or Communion, please share their name, phone number, and email address with us. We have note cards in the foyer that you may complete, or you can see one of our pastors or elders, or contact the church office. See the back of the bulletin for contact information. Thank you.
Let’s Get Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—First Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jonathan Gantt from the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland;
Ravina Gantt from the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland;
Adriana Madrigal from the Greenbelt Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lanham, Maryland.
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jennifer Dela Cruz to the Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Lavella Dela Cruz to the Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Lamira Dela Cruz to the Atholton Sevent-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Stacia Wright to the Community Praise Church in Alexandria, Virginia;
Manisha Abraham to the Remnant Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burtonsville, Maryland;
Maya Foster to the Remnant Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burtonsville, Maryland.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Influenza Vaccination Week
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an important reminder to everyone ages 6 months and older to get their flu vaccine. It's especially crucial for pregnant individuals, young children, and those at higher risk of serious flu complications.
Flu vaccines are essential because flu viruses change each year, and immunity from past vaccinations decreases over time. Getting vaccinated annually helps reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
Here’s how you can participate in NIVW and protect yourself and others:
• Talk to a doctor about getting the flu shot if you haven’t already.
• Get your flu shot if you haven’t yet.
• Avoid contact with sick individuals to reduce exposure.
• Cover your coughs to help prevent the spread of germs.
• Visit https://bit.ly/4f87TOe to learn about how to fight the flu
Remember, getting vaccinated is your personal decision, but it helps protect both you and the people around you. https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources
PROFILE OF GIVING
October 2024
Tithe
Tithe | October 2024
$91,052.96
Tithe | October 2023
$129,520.56
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,467.60)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2024
$1,041,653.32
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2023
$1,140,247.72
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(98,594.40)
Local Combined Budget (October 2024)
October Budget
$30,583.33
October Actual
$20,978.91
October Increase/(Decrease)
$(9,604.42)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of October 31, 2024
$305,833.31
YTD Actual as of October 31, 2024
$255,551.28
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(50,282.03)
Sabbath, December 7
Worship: Jonathan Gantt
11:45 am | Children’s Church | BAS Gymnasium
1:30 pm | Blood Pressure Checks | Health Ministries, Junior Sabbath School Room
4:45 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, December 10
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, December 11
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 - 8:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, December 13
4:45 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, December 14
Worship: Beltsville Adventist School Christmas Program
4:53 pm | Sunset
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Calendar Highlights
December
21 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
21 | Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Changes in Online Giving
Due to the increasing fees that we will be charged to process online payments using the Beltsville Adventist Church Secure Online Giving Portal (GoBlueFire), we will be transitioning our online giving site to the Adventist Giving Portal, AdventistGiving. Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to visit the North American Division Giving Portal.
Youth/Young Adult Christmas Party
Join youth and young adults for a Christmas Party on Saturday
evening, December 21, at 6pm.
There will be food, board games, and cookie decorating. Enjoy the holidays with friends and make new connections. For more information or to register, scan the QR code in the paper bulletin.
New Sabbath School Classes
Adult Spanish Sabbath School Class meets in the church basement (Youth Room). Class starts at 10:30am.
New Believers Sabbath School Class meets at the Beltsville Adventist Community Center (BACC). Class starts at 10:30am.
Blood Pressure Checks
On the first and third Sabbath of each month, nurses will be in the Junior Sabbath School Room (downstairs in the educational wing) to take your blood pressure after the 12:00 Divine Service.
Singers Needed!
Join the music movement as we assemble a choir led by professional musician Tico Meneses. If you have a heart for music, don’t miss out on the beautiful opportunity to praise God in chorus. We especially need more male voices, but all are welcome!
The choir rehearses weekly on Sabbath afternoon from 4 to 5:30pm.
Scan the QR in the paper bulletin code to register.
Praying For Your Children
We are praying for your children. Concerned about your children in these trying times? You can bring your children’s names and special requests in prayer every Wednesday morning please submit your requests by text to 240-441-8258 by Tuesday evening.
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665.
Everyone is welcome!
ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study
Start Sabbath with our ReFill Bible Study group every Friday evening at 8pm. We will be having a prayerful study of the Book of Revelation. Join us for reflection and prayer. Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485; Passcode: 4200. All are welcome!
Young Adult Ministry
Sabbath Mornings, 10:45am: Young Adults’ Bible Study in the
Conference Room located downstairs in the Education Wing.
If you would like to learn more about joining young adult events and how to stay connected with the young adults at Beltsville, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616.
Treasury Ministry
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 know someone in need?
As a church family, we have a desire to be supportive of our sick and shut-in Beltsville Ammendale family members. If you’re aware of the contact information for any of these members who would like to be added to our list for prayer, or Communion, please share their name, phone number, and email address with us. We have note cards in the foyer that you may complete, or you can see one of our pastors or elders, or contact the church office. See the back of the bulletin for contact information. Thank you.
Let’s Get Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—First Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jonathan Gantt from the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist Church in Takoma Park, Maryland;
Ravina Gantt from the Spencerville Seventh-day Adventist Church in Silver Spring, Maryland;
Adriana Madrigal from the Greenbelt Spanish Seventh-day Adventist Church in Lanham, Maryland.
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
Jennifer Dela Cruz to the Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Lavella Dela Cruz to the Atholton Seventh-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Lamira Dela Cruz to the Atholton Sevent-day Adventist Church in Columbia, Maryland;
Stacia Wright to the Community Praise Church in Alexandria, Virginia;
Manisha Abraham to the Remnant Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burtonsville, Maryland;
Maya Foster to the Remnant Seventh-day Adventist Church in Burtonsville, Maryland.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
National Influenza Vaccination Week
National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) is an important reminder to everyone ages 6 months and older to get their flu vaccine. It's especially crucial for pregnant individuals, young children, and those at higher risk of serious flu complications.
Flu vaccines are essential because flu viruses change each year, and immunity from past vaccinations decreases over time. Getting vaccinated annually helps reduce the risk of flu illness, hospitalization, and death.
Here’s how you can participate in NIVW and protect yourself and others:
• Talk to a doctor about getting the flu shot if you haven’t already.
• Get your flu shot if you haven’t yet.
• Avoid contact with sick individuals to reduce exposure.
• Cover your coughs to help prevent the spread of germs.
• Visit https://bit.ly/4f87TOe to learn about how to fight the flu
Remember, getting vaccinated is your personal decision, but it helps protect both you and the people around you. https://www.cdc.gov/flu-resources
PROFILE OF GIVING
October 2024
Tithe
Tithe | October 2024
$91,052.96
Tithe | October 2023
$129,520.56
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(38,467.60)
Year to Date Tithe
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2024
$1,041,653.32
YTD Tithe as of October 31, 2023
$1,140,247.72
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(98,594.40)
Local Combined Budget (October 2024)
October Budget
$30,583.33
October Actual
$20,978.91
October Increase/(Decrease)
$(9,604.42)
Local Combined Budget (Year to Date)
YTD Budget as of October 31, 2024
$305,833.31
YTD Actual as of October 31, 2024
$255,551.28
YTD Increase/(Decrease)
$(50,282.03)