Our Service

SABBATH PRAYER TIME: Join us in the “Engine Room” below the church platform for half an hour of prayer and reflection at 9:15 a.m.

WELCOME: To our guest speaker, Pastor Rhoda Klein Miller. She has been serving the City of Vancouver as a pastor at Oakridge Adventist Church (OAC) for the past nine years, after leaving a professional career as a science museum curator. Originally from the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, she's gone from dodging rattlesnakes and cactus in the rural desert to avoiding potholes and puddles in the urban jungle. She completed a master's in pastoral ministry through Andrews University in 2019 and received commissioned credentials from the British Columbia Conference in 2023. Rhoda and her husband Allen have been married for 17 years. Her message will be titled, "Resolute Rhoda" (Acts 12:1–17). Could the easily overlooked characters in Scripture hold some of the most powerful Gospel insights? Take a deep dive into Luke's word choices and find out!

MONTHLY FELLOWSHIP POTLUCK TODAY: Everyone is welcome to join us after the Sabbath School discussion for good food and fellowship. Please bring a bit extra for our visitors.

WEDNESDAY PRAYER TIME: Join us on Zoom at 7 p.m. for study and discussion of the book of Matthew, followed by a time of prayer.

CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING POSTPONED: Our fall business meeting is when we select members for various leadership roles. We will postpone our business meeting until we can find a suitable date to meet in person. Stay tuned for further information.

LOOKING AHEAD FOR JUNIOR/TEENS:

• Nov. 22—Performance of Esther, Part 2. Rehearsal before church at 9:30 a.m.

• Dec. 13—Volunteer for A Simple Gesture at the Salvation Army

  SAVE THE DATES:

• Sabbath, Nov. 8: Revised date for communion service

• Sunday, Nov. 16, 3 p.m.: Dinner at the Brick. Please talk with Jenny if you are available to help with this great service opportunity.

• Sabbath, Dec. 6: Waffle breakfast, Christmas program

• Sabbath, Dec. 13: Guest speaker Nestor Osman, Washington conference youth director

AAF LADIES BOOK CLUB: Monday, Nov. 10, 6 p.m. at the home of Marilyn Galusha. We will be discussing “Hold On, But Don’t Hold Still” by Kristina Kuzmic. All ladies are invited, and the evening will begin with a potluck supper.

INSTRUMENTAL HOLIDAY CONCERT: Friday, Nov. 21, 7 p.m., with pianist Genaida Benson, flutist Leah Benson and violinist Sedric Benson. Free concert. 100% of donations go to support local charities in Anacortes.

SOPHIA’S MISSION TRIP OPPORTUNITY: This year, Sophia Edwards has the opportunity to serve as a student missionary with her school during spring break (March 15–30). Last year, she had the amazing experience of serving in the Philippines, which sparked her interest in helping others globally. Ryan Wilson, the student pastor at Auburn Adventist Academy and Bible teacher for the senior class, has partnered with the Navasau Adventist High School in Fiji this year so that he can take some students to serve there. During the trip, she will be involved in helping with the school's student week of prayer and constructing a sick bay at the school. If you’d like to help sponsor her in raising the $2,700 she’s responsible for, please donate to the AAA mission trip on the tithe envelope and it will be forwarded to the school. Her first deadline is Dec. 1, when she’s supposed to have $1,400 raised so that the airplane tickets can be purchased. Your prayers and support are greatly appreciated.

“PENTECOST 2025” SABBATH, NOV. 15: We are planning a special “Pentecost 2025” Sabbath with music provided by SAA, and a special guest speaker, Pastor Sam Leonor. You can learn more about Sam Leonor here. Pastor Leonor will provide our Sabbath service and an afternoon/evening service appropriate to invite members of the community to attend.

CHRISTMAS BASKETS FOR NEIGHBORS: If you would like to contribute to our holiday baskets this year, please sign up for items via this link or by contacting Pat. You can also contribute monetary gifts toward the effort by labeling them “Holiday Baskets” or checks can be mailed to the church. Basket items need to be at the Garden House by 10 a.m. on Sabbath, Dec. 20. They will be passed out after the church service.

BE STILL WOMEN'S RETREAT: Jan. 23–25, 2026. Ladies, plan to attend the Be Still retreat with Cindy Mercer, guest speaker, at Rosario. Register online by Dec. 15 to get the early bird rate. Come and be blessed!

LUNCH BUNCH WELCOME: If you are visiting with us today, we would love to have you join us for simple food and joyful fellowship following the service.

LUNCH BUNCH SIGNUP: Our church family strives to provide a meal for our visitors and guests each week following the service. Please invite a friend and sign up together to prepare food and host our guests! You will meet the nicest people!!

WELCOME TO ANACORTES ADVENTIST FELLOWSHIP
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2025 

“UNITED IN CHRIST”
“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity.” (Psalm 133:1, NIV)

CHURCH SERVICE
10–11 a.m.

WELCOME & OPENING PRAYER
Sarah L

PRAISE SINGING
Sue F, Sarah L, Pat S

CHILDREN’S STORY
Joe G

SERMON
“Resolute Rhoda”
(Acts 12:1–17)
Pastor Rhoda Klein Miller

CLOSING SONG
Praise Team & Congregation

CLOSING PRAYER & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Kevin W

SABBATH SCHOOL
11:15 a.m.–noon

Adult: Laura P & Rhoda Klein Miller
Junior/Earliteen Leader: Miriam M
Kindergarten/Primary Leader: Sarah L

Thank you for joining us today!