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Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church - Ammendale Campus
Worship Service, Sabbath, April 25, 2026
Worship Bulletin
Locations & Times
Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church—Ammendale Campus
4200 Ammendale Rd, Beltsville, MD 20705, USA
Saturday 11:30 AM
Welcome to Beltsville Seventh-day Adventist Church. We are so glad you’ve joined us for worship today.
When you hear the notes and melody of a hymn, does it stir a memory? Music reaches across languages, but also generations. Today the students of BAS are sharing timeless truths through the music of hymns and spirituals.
When you hear the notes and melody of a hymn, does it stir a memory? Music reaches across languages, but also generations. Today the students of BAS are sharing timeless truths through the music of hymns and spirituals.
Focus Text:
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1, ESV
Oh come, let us sing to the LORD; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation!
Psalm 95:1, ESV
Prelude
Daisy Orion
Welcome & Introduction
Jerson Malaguit
Opening Prayer
Micaiah Nugent
ORCHESTRA
Strings of Fire
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
All Things Bright and Beautiful - No. 93
Congregation & Choristers
6TH GRADE BELLS
This is My Father’s World
Kenleigh Paradero & Caleb Paradero, soloists; Ginnah Wright, ukulele; Rachel Bello, ukulele; Ivanna Benn, ukulele
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Matthew 7:7-8 - Adam Thomas
Somebody’s Knocking At My Door
Psalm 91:11 - Maddie Santos
Chatter With the Angels/Ten Little Angels
Matthew 6:26 - Selena Garcia
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine - No. 462
Congregation & Choristers
3RD - 5TH GRADE
All Night, All Day
Leia Habtemariam, rain stick; Hailey Pack, mark tree
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS BELL CHOIR
Bound for Glory
Jon Jon Wright, box drum
SELECT CHOIR
Carry the Light
Jazel Blackett, soloist; Zubin Guria, violin
Yonder Come Day
Micaiah Nugent, reader
The Wayfaring Stranger
Sophia Olarte, violin
When He Cometh - No. 218
Congregation & Choristers
3RD - 8TH GRADE CHOIRS
I’ll Fly Away
Nuni Lopez, tambourine; Judah Donkor, drum set
Closing Prayer
Caleb Cheliah
Postlude
Daisy Orion
Daisy Orion
Welcome & Introduction
Jerson Malaguit
Opening Prayer
Micaiah Nugent
ORCHESTRA
Strings of Fire
Every Time I Feel the Spirit
All Things Bright and Beautiful - No. 93
Congregation & Choristers
6TH GRADE BELLS
This is My Father’s World
Kenleigh Paradero & Caleb Paradero, soloists; Ginnah Wright, ukulele; Rachel Bello, ukulele; Ivanna Benn, ukulele
KINDERGARTEN - 2ND GRADE
Matthew 7:7-8 - Adam Thomas
Somebody’s Knocking At My Door
Psalm 91:11 - Maddie Santos
Chatter With the Angels/Ten Little Angels
Matthew 6:26 - Selena Garcia
His Eye Is On the Sparrow
Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine - No. 462
Congregation & Choristers
3RD - 5TH GRADE
All Night, All Day
Leia Habtemariam, rain stick; Hailey Pack, mark tree
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
7TH & 8TH GRADE BOYS BELL CHOIR
Bound for Glory
Jon Jon Wright, box drum
SELECT CHOIR
Carry the Light
Jazel Blackett, soloist; Zubin Guria, violin
Yonder Come Day
Micaiah Nugent, reader
The Wayfaring Stranger
Sophia Olarte, violin
When He Cometh - No. 218
Congregation & Choristers
3RD - 8TH GRADE CHOIRS
I’ll Fly Away
Nuni Lopez, tambourine; Judah Donkor, drum set
Closing Prayer
Caleb Cheliah
Postlude
Daisy Orion
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 have transitioned 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, April 25
Worship: BAS Spring Concert
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall
7:54 pm | Sunset
Sunday, April 26
12:00 - 4:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist School Spring Fair | Beltsville Adventist School
Tuesday, April 28
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, April 29
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, May1
8:00 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 836 3036 6453 | Passcode: 272072
Sabbath, May 2
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall
8:01 pm | Sunset
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
May
9 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
30 | Men of Valor First Annual Summit
June
6 | Graduate Recognition Sabbath
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LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Evangelistic Series Update
After prayerful consideration, the pastoral team and church elders have decided to postpone the upcoming evangelistic meetings to the Fall of this year. This adjustment will allow additional time for preparation, prayer, and full ministry engagement as we seek to provide a meaningful and impactful experience for our church and community.
As invitations have already been extended, we look forward to welcoming guests and spending time together in a spirit of fellowship and hope.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to what God will do in the months ahead.
BAS Spring Fair - April 26
The Annual BAS Spring Fair is Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 4pm.Try out the International Food booths from 5 countries. There will be Inflatables, a Petting Zoo, Carnival Games and Prizes. Fun and games for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the door with cash or Zelle, email BASparents@gmail.com.
Men of Valor First Annual Summit - May 30
All men age 18 and above are cordially invited to attend the First Annual Men of Valor Summit in the Friendship Hall from 8:30am to 6:30pm on Sabbath, May 30.
The purpose of this summit is for men to (a) be enriched
spiritually, (b) connect socially, (c) reflect on men’s issues and challenges, and (d) generate some practical solutions. From various presenters, group activities, the following topics will be covered: characteristics of a Christian man of valor, biblical principles of the role of a man, Christian leadership, men mentoring other men, and many more. We will have inspiring music and guest speakers.
Please send any inquiries to safaryw@yahoo.com or 240-438-6880. Please use the QR code in the paper bulletin to register now while discounted rates are still available.
Graduate Recognition Sabbath - June 6
The Beltsville Education Department is proud to recognize ALL graduates on June 6th!
Do you know someone moving up or graduating this year? Whether it’s Pre-School, Kindergarten, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, or College/University, we want to celebrate them! Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin and complete the form to have your graduate recognized. Let’s come together to honor their hard work and achievements—don’t miss out on this special celebration. Please note that signing in to Google is required to complete the form. If you have any issues completing the form, please email Pastor Krysten at pastorkrysten@proton.me
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Everyone is welcome!
Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856
Passcode: 038665
ReFill Friday Night Bible Study
Join us as we welcome in the Sabbath every Friday evening at 8pm. We’ll continue our look at select stories from Patriarchs and Prophets with The Last Words of Joshua (Patriarchs and Prophets chapter. 49; Joshua chapters 23 and 24). We’ll be studying the Early Judges, Eli, and Samuel in the weeks that follow. All are welcome!
Join us via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 836 3036 6453
Passcode: 272072
Personal Ministries—Evangelism
“When we have entire, wholehearted consecration to the service of Christ, God will recognize the fact by an outpouring of His Spirit without measure; but this will not be while the largest portion of the church are not laborers together with God .” Evangelism 699
Successful evangelism is both a duty and a privilege of the whole church not just pastors and an individual.
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.
Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Ministry team is asking for those interested in spending some concentrated time in purposeful, specific, promise-claiming, revival-seeking, outpouring of the Holy Spirit to increase God’s presence in our personal lives and in our church to join with us. Let us follow the call of Paul in Ephesians 6:18: “Praying always with prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication of the saints”. Those interested, please reach out by text to Judith Davidson at 240-441-8258.
Getting Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
Join the AV Team!
The Audio-Visual Team is in need of more volunteers. Training is provided at no cost if you need. Please talk to Brother Kiiza for more information.
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.
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.
BAS is Enrolling for the 2026-27 School Year!
Find your way to BAS! Come and be a part of a great tradition in Adventist education with quality academics and a top-notch program at Beltsville Adventist School. Call 301-937-2933 for more information, or email admissions@baschool.org. See more at baschool.org, or scan the QR code in the paper bulletin.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Daniel Challenge: A Journey of Renewal
Over the past few weeks, a group of dedicated women in our church embarked on the 10-Day Daniel Challenge—a time of intentional, whole-food plant-based eating, prayer, and discipline. The results have been both encouraging and inspiring.
Participants reported less bloating, increased energy, improved mental clarity, and some even experienced weight loss of up to 7 pounds. Beyond the physical benefits, many shared that they felt more spiritually grounded, focused, and connected to God throughout the journey.
This experience has reminded us that when we honor God with our bodies, we often see transformation not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.
As we continue this emphasis on health and wholeness, the month of March will culminate in a special Wednesday night prayer meeting focused on health. We warmly invite everyone to join us next week as we come together to learn, reflect, and seek God’s guidance for living healthier, more balanced lives.
Let’s continue the journey—body, mind, and spirit.
PRISON MINISTRIES
Malcolm’s Path of Faith
At 18, during his first time in prison, Malcolm began to see the Bible as personally meaningful and deeply relevant to his life.
Despite discouragement from other inmates, he attended Bible studies and found scripture compelling, describing it as full of drama, action, and powerful stories. Reflecting on Ephesians, Malcolm said the Bible became his sword and faith his shield, part of the armor of God for a spiritual battle. While in prison, he faced pressures from drugs and gang culture, but he rejected those influences, saying that Jesus Christ was his God. Before his trial, Malcolm chose to be baptized as a sign of his commitment to follow Jesus, come to the Lord’s table, and embrace a new identity of faith. He prayed continually throughout the trial, and at the end, all 15 charges against him were dismissed.
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—First Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
•Gerald Lee, from the Mount Salem SDA Church in Cornwall Gardens, Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica;
•Waydia Lee, from the Mount Salem SDA Church in Cornwall Gardens, Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica;
•Jitesh Ram, from the Sligo SDA Church in Takoma Park, Maryland.
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
•Elizabeth Smith, to the Morning Glory SDA Company in North Potomac, Maryland;
•Ana Paula Duarte, to the Spencerville SDA Church in Silver Spring, Maryland;
•William Mack, to the East Ridge, Tennessee SDA Church in East Ridge Tennessee;
•Nancy Mack, to the East Ridge, Tennessee SDA Church in East Ridge Tennessee.
Sabbath, April 25
Worship: BAS Spring Concert
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall
7:54 pm | Sunset
Sunday, April 26
12:00 - 4:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist School Spring Fair | Beltsville Adventist School
Tuesday, April 28
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
Wednesday, April 29
9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Beltsville Adventist Community Center open
7:00 pm | Prayer Meeting | Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856 | Passcode: 038665
Friday, May1
8:00 pm | Sunset
8:00 pm | ReFill Friday Night Vespers & Bible Study | Zoom Meeting ID: 836 3036 6453 | Passcode: 272072
Sabbath, May 2
Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
1:30 pm | Fellowship Dinner | Friendship Hall
8:01 pm | Sunset
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS
May
9 | Worship: Pastor Edwin Vargas
30 | Men of Valor First Annual Summit
June
6 | Graduate Recognition Sabbath
~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
LIFE AT BELTSVILLE
Evangelistic Series Update
After prayerful consideration, the pastoral team and church elders have decided to postpone the upcoming evangelistic meetings to the Fall of this year. This adjustment will allow additional time for preparation, prayer, and full ministry engagement as we seek to provide a meaningful and impactful experience for our church and community.
As invitations have already been extended, we look forward to welcoming guests and spending time together in a spirit of fellowship and hope.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support, and we look forward to what God will do in the months ahead.
BAS Spring Fair - April 26
The Annual BAS Spring Fair is Sunday, April 26 from 12 to 4pm.Try out the International Food booths from 5 countries. There will be Inflatables, a Petting Zoo, Carnival Games and Prizes. Fun and games for the whole family! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time or at the door with cash or Zelle, email BASparents@gmail.com.
Men of Valor First Annual Summit - May 30
All men age 18 and above are cordially invited to attend the First Annual Men of Valor Summit in the Friendship Hall from 8:30am to 6:30pm on Sabbath, May 30.
The purpose of this summit is for men to (a) be enriched
spiritually, (b) connect socially, (c) reflect on men’s issues and challenges, and (d) generate some practical solutions. From various presenters, group activities, the following topics will be covered: characteristics of a Christian man of valor, biblical principles of the role of a man, Christian leadership, men mentoring other men, and many more. We will have inspiring music and guest speakers.
Please send any inquiries to safaryw@yahoo.com or 240-438-6880. Please use the QR code in the paper bulletin to register now while discounted rates are still available.
Graduate Recognition Sabbath - June 6
The Beltsville Education Department is proud to recognize ALL graduates on June 6th!
Do you know someone moving up or graduating this year? Whether it’s Pre-School, Kindergarten, 5th Grade, Middle School, High School, or College/University, we want to celebrate them! Scan the QR code in the paper bulletin and complete the form to have your graduate recognized. Let’s come together to honor their hard work and achievements—don’t miss out on this special celebration. Please note that signing in to Google is required to complete the form. If you have any issues completing the form, please email Pastor Krysten at pastorkrysten@proton.me
Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting
Prayer meeting is on-line Wednesday night from 7 to 8pm for a time of prayer, praise, and Bible study. Everyone is welcome!
Zoom Meeting ID: 970 360 856
Passcode: 038665
ReFill Friday Night Bible Study
Join us as we welcome in the Sabbath every Friday evening at 8pm. We’ll continue our look at select stories from Patriarchs and Prophets with The Last Words of Joshua (Patriarchs and Prophets chapter. 49; Joshua chapters 23 and 24). We’ll be studying the Early Judges, Eli, and Samuel in the weeks that follow. All are welcome!
Join us via Zoom.
Meeting ID: 836 3036 6453
Passcode: 272072
Personal Ministries—Evangelism
“When we have entire, wholehearted consecration to the service of Christ, God will recognize the fact by an outpouring of His Spirit without measure; but this will not be while the largest portion of the church are not laborers together with God .” Evangelism 699
Successful evangelism is both a duty and a privilege of the whole church not just pastors and an individual.
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.
Prayer Ministry
The Prayer Ministry team is asking for those interested in spending some concentrated time in purposeful, specific, promise-claiming, revival-seeking, outpouring of the Holy Spirit to increase God’s presence in our personal lives and in our church to join with us. Let us follow the call of Paul in Ephesians 6:18: “Praying always with prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication of the saints”. Those interested, please reach out by text to Judith Davidson at 240-441-8258.
Getting Social
Follow Beltsville Church on Facebook and on Instagram. On Facebook search for Beltsville Seventh Day Adventist Church; on Instagram search for Beltsville_SDA.
Join the AV Team!
The Audio-Visual Team is in need of more volunteers. Training is provided at no cost if you need. Please talk to Brother Kiiza for more information.
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.
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.
BAS is Enrolling for the 2026-27 School Year!
Find your way to BAS! Come and be a part of a great tradition in Adventist education with quality academics and a top-notch program at Beltsville Adventist School. Call 301-937-2933 for more information, or email admissions@baschool.org. See more at baschool.org, or scan the QR code in the paper bulletin.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
Daniel Challenge: A Journey of Renewal
Over the past few weeks, a group of dedicated women in our church embarked on the 10-Day Daniel Challenge—a time of intentional, whole-food plant-based eating, prayer, and discipline. The results have been both encouraging and inspiring.
Participants reported less bloating, increased energy, improved mental clarity, and some even experienced weight loss of up to 7 pounds. Beyond the physical benefits, many shared that they felt more spiritually grounded, focused, and connected to God throughout the journey.
This experience has reminded us that when we honor God with our bodies, we often see transformation not only physically, but mentally and spiritually as well.
As we continue this emphasis on health and wholeness, the month of March will culminate in a special Wednesday night prayer meeting focused on health. We warmly invite everyone to join us next week as we come together to learn, reflect, and seek God’s guidance for living healthier, more balanced lives.
Let’s continue the journey—body, mind, and spirit.
PRISON MINISTRIES
Malcolm’s Path of Faith
At 18, during his first time in prison, Malcolm began to see the Bible as personally meaningful and deeply relevant to his life.
Despite discouragement from other inmates, he attended Bible studies and found scripture compelling, describing it as full of drama, action, and powerful stories. Reflecting on Ephesians, Malcolm said the Bible became his sword and faith his shield, part of the armor of God for a spiritual battle. While in prison, he faced pressures from drugs and gang culture, but he rejected those influences, saying that Jesus Christ was his God. Before his trial, Malcolm chose to be baptized as a sign of his commitment to follow Jesus, come to the Lord’s table, and embrace a new identity of faith. He prayed continually throughout the trial, and at the end, all 15 charges against him were dismissed.
CHURCH BUSINESS
Membership Transfers—First Reading
To join Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
•Gerald Lee, from the Mount Salem SDA Church in Cornwall Gardens, Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica;
•Waydia Lee, from the Mount Salem SDA Church in Cornwall Gardens, Montego Bay, St James, Jamaica;
•Jitesh Ram, from the Sligo SDA Church in Takoma Park, Maryland.
To leave Beltsville Church | Ammendale Campus:
•Elizabeth Smith, to the Morning Glory SDA Company in North Potomac, Maryland;
•Ana Paula Duarte, to the Spencerville SDA Church in Silver Spring, Maryland;
•William Mack, to the East Ridge, Tennessee SDA Church in East Ridge Tennessee;
•Nancy Mack, to the East Ridge, Tennessee SDA Church in East Ridge Tennessee.
