Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, February 22, 2025
Worship Bulletin
Locations & Times
Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church—Ammendale Campus
4200 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
Wednesday 9:00 AM
Wednesday 12:00 PM
Welcome to Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are so glad you’ve joined us for worship today.
God’s design for His church is beautifully diverse, bringing together people of different backgrounds, gifts, and perspectives under the power of the Holy Spirit. Today we’ll explore how the early church grew as they welcomed God’s work in unexpected places, showing us how to embrace and celebrate the differences that make us stronger together.
God’s design for His church is beautifully diverse, bringing together people of different backgrounds, gifts, and perspectives under the power of the Holy Spirit. Today we’ll explore how the early church grew as they welcomed God’s work in unexpected places, showing us how to embrace and celebrate the differences that make us stronger together.
Focus Text:
The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.
~Acts 11:21, New Living Translation
The power of the Lord was with them, and a large number of these Gentiles believed and turned to the Lord.
~Acts 11:21, New Living Translation
9:00am Service
Prelude
Carlos Hunter
Welcome & Church Life
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Praise Time
Jesus Lifted Me
Marching to Zion
Open My Eyes
Dan & Milca Pabón
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Children’s Story
Yoel Habtemariam
Special Music
In Jesus’ Name
Amara Pabón Hooker
Message
Stronger Together—Building Relationships that Thrive
Different by Design. Embracing Spirit Filled Diversity
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Next Steps
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Invitation to Give
Sarah Kigula
Offering
Closing Hymn
I Would Be Like Jesus
Dan & Milca Pabón
Benediction
Isaac Kigula
Postlude
Carlos Hunter
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12:00pm Service
Worship Song
Come By Here
Welcome & Church Life
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Praise & Worship
This Is Amazing Grace
One Thing Remains
Reckless Love
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Message
Stronger Together—Building Relationships that Thrive
Different by Design. Embracing Spirit Filled Diversity
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Next Steps
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Invitation to Give
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Offering
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Prelude
Carlos Hunter
Welcome & Church Life
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Praise Time
Jesus Lifted Me
Marching to Zion
Open My Eyes
Dan & Milca Pabón
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Children’s Story
Yoel Habtemariam
Special Music
In Jesus’ Name
Amara Pabón Hooker
Message
Stronger Together—Building Relationships that Thrive
Different by Design. Embracing Spirit Filled Diversity
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Next Steps
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Invitation to Give
Sarah Kigula
Offering
Closing Hymn
I Would Be Like Jesus
Dan & Milca Pabón
Benediction
Isaac Kigula
Postlude
Carlos Hunter
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12:00pm Service
Worship Song
Come By Here
Welcome & Church Life
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Praise & Worship
This Is Amazing Grace
One Thing Remains
Reckless Love
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Message
Stronger Together—Building Relationships that Thrive
Different by Design. Embracing Spirit Filled Diversity
Pastor Edwin Vargas
Next Steps
Pastor Sifa Potauaine
Invitation to Give
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
Offering
Lift Every Voice and Sing
Prayer
Safary Wa-Mbaleka
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, February 22
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
5:53 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, February 25
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, February 26
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, February 28
6:00 pm | Sunset
7:00 pm | REACH OUT: Reuniting with God and One Another to Strengthen Spiritual Bonds | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665 | Women’s Ministries
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, March 1
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Kids’ Potluck | Fellowship Hall
6:01 pm | Sunset
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Calendar Highlights
March
8 | Worship: Pastor Sifa Potauaine
15 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
22 | Worship: Chris Ashman
29 | Worship: Vacation Bible School (9am)
29 | Worship: Pastor Krysten Thomas (12pm)
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LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Women’s Ministries
Friday, February 28, 7 to 10pm on Zoom. You’re invited to a special Women’s Ministries event, REACH OUT: Reuniting with God and One Another to Strengthen Spiritual Bonds. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665. This event is presented in partnership with the International Women’s Day of Prayer 2025.
Annual Kids’ Potluck
Sabbath, March 1, after the 12pm service. Watch this space for more information and watch your email for a list of food you can contribute!
Calling all teachers!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025, and we want to celebrate you! We are grateful for your commitment, dedication, and passion for education.
There will be a special recognition for all teachers on Sabbath, May 3 at 12pm during second service. Please scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to sign up so you can be included in this special celebration.
We can’t wait to honor you!
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 have transitioned 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.
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.
Child of the 80’s or 90’s? This group is for you! Join us in the conference room downstairs in the children’s wing for topics on practical Christianity, parenting, marriage, and more! (First study cycle: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis). Attendees will need to bring their own copy of the book.
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: 836 3036 6453; Passcode: 272072. All are welcome!
Young Adult Community
If you are in the age range of 18-29 and would like to learn more about joining the Beltsville young adult community, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616 or scan the QR code in the paper bulletin. We host Bible studies and social activities.
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.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Heartful Unity
Become a lifesaver and help unite our community in the shared mission of promoting heart health and saving lives through CPR and AED training. Find a nearby location to schedule your class today!
Did you know?
•Women, Black, Hispanic, and Latino individuals are less likely to receive bystander CPR.
•Only 46% of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander, and that number drops by 41% for Black and Hispanic individuals.
•Around 90% of people who suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not survive.
•Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chances of survival!
The American Heart Association (AHA) is investing over $230 million in efforts to ensure equitable health for all. Through groundbreaking research, community solutions, and other transformative work, the AHA is addressing barriers to health equity, including structural racism, social factors impacting health, and threats to rural healthcare. Learn more at heart.org.
Join us in saving lives today!
PROFILE OF GIVING
January 2025
Tithe:
Tithe | January 2025
$86,227.56
Tithe | January 2024
$97,060.46
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(10,832.90)
Year to Date Tithe:
YTD Tithe as of January 31, 2025
$86,227.56
YTD Tithe as of January 31, 2024
$97,060.46
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(10,832.90)
Local Combined Budget January 2025
January Budget
$30,750.00
January Actual
$15,877.82
January Increase/(Decrease)
$(14,872.18)
YTD Local Combined Budget
Budget as of January 31, 2025
$30,750.00
Actual as of January 31, 2025
$15,877.82
YTD Increase/(Decrease
$(14,872.18)
Sabbath, February 22
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
5:53 pm | Sunset
Tuesday, February 25
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, February 26
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, February 28
6:00 pm | Sunset
7:00 pm | REACH OUT: Reuniting with God and One Another to Strengthen Spiritual Bonds | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665 | Women’s Ministries
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 871 3319 0485 | Passcode: 4200
Sabbath, March 1
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Kids’ Potluck | Fellowship Hall
6:01 pm | Sunset
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
Calendar Highlights
March
8 | Worship: Pastor Sifa Potauaine
15 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
22 | Worship: Chris Ashman
29 | Worship: Vacation Bible School (9am)
29 | Worship: Pastor Krysten Thomas (12pm)
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Women’s Ministries
Friday, February 28, 7 to 10pm on Zoom. You’re invited to a special Women’s Ministries event, REACH OUT: Reuniting with God and One Another to Strengthen Spiritual Bonds. Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856; Passcode: 038665. This event is presented in partnership with the International Women’s Day of Prayer 2025.
Annual Kids’ Potluck
Sabbath, March 1, after the 12pm service. Watch this space for more information and watch your email for a list of food you can contribute!
Calling all teachers!
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up from Monday, May 5 to Friday, May 9, 2025, and we want to celebrate you! We are grateful for your commitment, dedication, and passion for education.
There will be a special recognition for all teachers on Sabbath, May 3 at 12pm during second service. Please scan the QR code in the paper bulletin to sign up so you can be included in this special celebration.
We can’t wait to honor you!
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 have transitioned 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.
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.
Child of the 80’s or 90’s? This group is for you! Join us in the conference room downstairs in the children’s wing for topics on practical Christianity, parenting, marriage, and more! (First study cycle: Mere Christianity by CS Lewis). Attendees will need to bring their own copy of the book.
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: 836 3036 6453; Passcode: 272072. All are welcome!
Young Adult Community
If you are in the age range of 18-29 and would like to learn more about joining the Beltsville young adult community, please text Pastor Krysten at 239-940-0616 or scan the QR code in the paper bulletin. We host Bible studies and social activities.
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.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Heartful Unity
Become a lifesaver and help unite our community in the shared mission of promoting heart health and saving lives through CPR and AED training. Find a nearby location to schedule your class today!
Did you know?
•Women, Black, Hispanic, and Latino individuals are less likely to receive bystander CPR.
•Only 46% of people who experience cardiac arrest receive CPR from a bystander, and that number drops by 41% for Black and Hispanic individuals.
•Around 90% of people who suffer from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest do not survive.
•Immediate CPR can double or even triple a person's chances of survival!
The American Heart Association (AHA) is investing over $230 million in efforts to ensure equitable health for all. Through groundbreaking research, community solutions, and other transformative work, the AHA is addressing barriers to health equity, including structural racism, social factors impacting health, and threats to rural healthcare. Learn more at heart.org.
Join us in saving lives today!
PROFILE OF GIVING
January 2025
Tithe:
Tithe | January 2025
$86,227.56
Tithe | January 2024
$97,060.46
Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(10,832.90)
Year to Date Tithe:
YTD Tithe as of January 31, 2025
$86,227.56
YTD Tithe as of January 31, 2024
$97,060.46
YTD Tithe Increase/(Decrease)
$(10,832.90)
Local Combined Budget January 2025
January Budget
$30,750.00
January Actual
$15,877.82
January Increase/(Decrease)
$(14,872.18)
YTD Local Combined Budget
Budget as of January 31, 2025
$30,750.00
Actual as of January 31, 2025
$15,877.82
YTD Increase/(Decrease
$(14,872.18)