We have many reasons to rejoice and praise the Lord. One that occured just recently was that Kevin Brooks received his Green Card. Valrie’s is still in process – more documents were required.
There are a number of prayer requests that we don’t want to forget. Marlene Hawley and her son and family, Pat Bodi’s cousin who has a reoccurance of breast cancer, Ailene Zimmerman and many others…
There is a date change for the student dinner. It is not this weekend! Please come next Sabbath the 20th when I will be cooking.
Don’t forget to put the Good Friday Agape Feast on your calendar. That’s April 2 beginning at 6:00 pm JoAnn Davidson will be our speaker – both Friday evening and Sabbath morning.
Parking for our church continues to be a challenge. Please park in the ramp wheneverpossible. The green cards are valid for Health Supper Club, our Good Friday Agape Feast, as well as Sabbath. The bagged meters are for our “Senior” members and behind the church are for handicapped members. If you have a parking ticket from the last Healthy Supper Club please send it to me.
Pastor Shin will be travelling to South Africa on March 31 where he will be speaking at the South Africa campmeeting. Let’s pray for his ministry and travelling mercies.
Dan Miller will be getting baptized on March 20th at 4:30 pm at the University Church. We praise the Lord for God’s leading in Dan’s life in his quest for truth! Join us as we share in his commitment!
Quote of the Week:
It is impossible for any human mind to exhaust one truth or promise of the Bible. One catches the glory from one point of view, another from another point; yet we can discern only gleamings. The full radiance is beyond our vision. As we contemplate the great things of God’s Word, we look into a fountain that broadens and deepens beneath our gaze. Its breadth and depth pass our knowledge. As we gaze, the vision widens; stretched out before us, we behold a boundless, shoreless sea. Such study has vivifying power. The mind and heart acquire new strength, new life. {ML 26.2}
This Sabbath Pastor David will continue his series of message from the Sermon on the Mount. Join us for worship and fellowship.
March is supposed to mean spring. But as I look out my window there is an awful lot of winter still around!
This note from Zo “What a wonderful day we had last Sabbath! We would like to thank everyone who contributed in the smooth-running of things. We ALL worked together as a team – this is what is called ‘Unity in Diversity’. First I would like to thank our church family for being so generous in preparing those delicious dishes. We had such a big crowd, but every person got their turn…we even had leftovers! This year, the planning committee of the African Caribbean Sabbath had a mission: which is to use this program as an evangelistic tool to reach out to our pre-Adventist friends, neighbors, coworkers and family members. And the good Lord heard our prayers – we had visitors from all walks of life. One of our visitors is a very well respected Minister of a Sunday-keeping Church, he came with his whole family! At the end of the day they said they loved every minute of the program and that it was a blessing to worship with us. They indicated they will be visiting us again soon!”
Thanks to Jay Crawford for shoveling the snow around the church early Sabbath morning! That’s a good example of humility. Thanks Elvy for registering our visitors, in that way we will be able to maintain contact with them and do follow-up. We are thankful to Kevin Brooks for stepping in at the last minute to preach – that’s a true spirit of meekness. We hope Kebede Daka is recovering from the cold, and the Lord will continue to use him in building the church-school in Ethopia. Wilson Ndovie also gave a special touch to our Bulletin, printed and laminated all the flags of different countries represented in our church ( 22 countries!). Thanks Laura and Jesusa for warming up the food some of our visitors were not even aware that everything was vegetarian! Also Gary Affholter for assisting in the kitchen. Last but not least, we would like to that every person who was involved in the program from Sabbath school, choir and the afternoon program. God Bless!
The students are leaving on spring break next week. So the dinner scheduled for our house on the 13th has been postponed until the 20th.
Another thing for your calendar is April 2. That is the date for our Good Friday Agape Feast. It will begin at 6 pm. Mark your calendars now to attend. JoAnn Davidson will be speaking.
“On Sabbath March 6th the Religious Liberty sermon “Go in the Strength You Have”, presented by Dr. Bruce N. Cameron, and bonus feature “Stand UP for Liberty”, presented by Liberty Magazine Editor Lincoln Steed will be shown by DVD in the Conference Room at 3:30 after the baptism. One attendee will receive a free year’s subscription to Liberty Magazine donated by a church member. The program will last about one hour. Let’s all try to remember to support Religious Liberty.
March Vespers at the Lansing churc feature “Certainty of the Second Coming” with Elder Ed Reid, Stewardship Director of the North American Division of SDA. They are DVD presentations of his talks at campmeeting. This week Vespers is at 5:30 pm.
Gary Affholter sent me the following message: “Spring is here, and so it’s time to get ready for the Spring concert coming up the first week of April. This will be a late Sabbath afternoon affair. This is to be a all-congregation effort, so it is open to anyone from the youngest to the oldest. We need vocalists–solos and groups, instrumentalists–solos and groups, and poetic or scriptural narratives. Now, don’t sit back and say, ‘I can’t do any of those things,” because we know that our congregation has loads of talent. If you would like to be part of this concert, please get in touch with Michelle Odinma or Gary Affholter. Our contact information is in the church phone and e-mail list. We know that we all like our Sabbath afternoon programs. The vespers last Sabbath from the African-Carribean group was a well received blessing. We are eager to hear from you so we can plan a wonderful program to praise and honor the Lord. So let’s see what we can do for the Spring concert.”
Pastor David and Tennille would like to thank everyone for their prayers and for the cards of sympathy as we traveled to CA for the funeral of David’s grandmother. She’s resting in Jesus.
Laura Bentley will be baptized on this Sabbath at 2:30 pm after the fellowship meal. Some of you may know her son Alex Mason – who is the head elder of the Williamston Church. Her story is remarkable – she came to our evangelistic series at the Williamston church and has made her decision to be baptized. Praise to the Lord!
Quote of the Week:
You need not go to the ends of the earth for wisdom, for God is near. It is not the capabilities you now possess or ever will have that will give you success. It is that which the Lord can do for you. We need to have far less confidence in what man can do and far more confidence in what God can do for every believing soul. He longs to have you reach after Him by faith. He longs to have you expect great things from Him. He longs to give you understanding in temporal as well as in spiritual matters. He can sharpen the intellect. He can give tact and skill. Put your talents into the work, ask God for wisdom, and it will be given you.{COL 146.4}
This Sabbath Pastor David will continue his series of message from the Sermon on the Mount. There will be a fellowship meal this Sabbath after church. Join us for fellowship!
This week we celebrate African-Caribbean Sabbath. The diversity within the University Church has always been one of our strengths. Since Steve and I have been members we have worshipped with members from Australia, Russia, China, Brazil, Uruguay, Mexico and many of the nations of Africa and the Caribbean. This has enriched our lives beyond measure.
Don’t forget those on our prayer list.
The Healthy Supper Club will meet next Thursday, March 4th at 6:00 pm. Gary Heilig will be the speaker.
Pastor David and Tennille are in California for the funeral service of David’s grandmother.
Laura Bentley will be baptized on March 6th at 2:30 pm after the fellowship meal. Some of you may know her son Alex Mason – who is the head elder of the Williamston Church. Her story is remarkable – she came to our evangelistic series at the Williamston church and has made her decision to be baptized. Praise to the Lord!
“On Sabbath March 6th the Religious Liberty sermon “Go in the Strength You Have”, presented by Dr. Bruce N. Cameron, and bonus feature “Stand UP for Liberty”, presented by Liberty Magazine Editor Lincoln Steed will be shown by DVD in the Conference Room at 3:30 after the baptism. One attendee will receive a free year’s subscription to Liberty Magazine donated by a church member. The program will last about one hour. Let’s all try to remember to support Religious Liberty.
Women’s Ministry is sponsoring the Intergenerational Card Making Party this Sunday, February 28 at the church from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm. Lunch will be served at 1:30 and the card making will start at 2pm. Discover your creative self! Rhonda will be our expert teacher and we will make 5 beautiful and useful cards (birthday, sympathy, etc.) She will bring all of the supplies we need. There will be a $5 charge which will be waived if you purchase $25 of card making supplies. Laura, Jesusa and Elvie have been to the parties and have enjoyed the activity. We will have a brief introduction of each attendee so we can get to know each other better. Come, bring a friend and plan to have a fun
The Sabbath School program this week will focus on Steps to Christ and how it is still one of the best evangelistic tools.
Quote of the Week:
All who consecrate soul, body, and spirit to God will be constantly receiving a new endowment of physical and mental power. The inexhaustible supplies of heaven are at their command. Christ gives them the breath of His own spirit, the life of His own life. The Holy Spirit puts forth its highest energies to work in heart and mind. The grace of God enlarges and multiplies their faculties, and every perfection of the divine nature comes to their assistance in the work of saving souls. Through co-operation with Christ they are complete in Him, and in their human weakness they are enabled to do the deeds of Omnipotence. {DA 827.3}
Join us this Sabbath for a wonderful African/Caribbean Sabbath with choral music and a celebration of culture and diversity at the University Church! We will be having a exquisite international meal immediately following church service in the fellowship hall! There will be a Sabbath afternoon program starting at 2:30pm. It will have a variety of activities ranging from Children’s choir, Adult choir, skit, poems, testimonies and more music – Eder DeLacruz will be the Master of Ceremonies. We are looking forward to an inspiring and uplifting day on Sabbath. Join us!
I'm sorry for sending out the email way late. Here are the annoncements.
This Sabbath is the African-Caribbean Sabbath, you are all invited and please invite other people too. With that in mind, there will be choir practice tommorow at 6pm.
Vespers tomorrow night start with dinner at 6:30 and worship immediately after as usual.
For those who were in the Purity circle: tomorrow will have a ceremonial function during dinner, so please make sure you are there for that.
Happy Sabbath.
– Adventist Student Fellowship 504 Ann Street East Lansing, MI 48823
Have you noticed the days getting longer? I know that February is usually very dreary, with short days. But Thursday I had to dig out my sunglasses in the afternoon! And the lengthening days give us hope for spring! I often think of spring and how like the promise of salvation – a renewing of life - it is.
Pastor David’s maternal grandmother passed away Thursday morning at 8:05 am. She had been failing in health for the past year and now is resting in Jesus. Her funeral will be next Friday – to give extended family enough time to be there in California. Pastor David and Tennille will be there next weekend to be with family. She’s resting in Jesus and we await the beauty of the resurrection.
Please join us at Lansing SDA Church for Vespers this Sabbath, Feb 20 @ 5:30 as Dane shares his powerful experience of these past months with us. Flexing Faith’s Fibers with Dane Griffin. Sounds easy enough. Faith. Everyone knows about it. Everyone’s used it at least once in a prayer. But what is faith all about anyway? Facing death teaches you a lot about faith. And how to grow it. Is your faith strong enough for the crisis that’s coming? I thought mine was, until….
Don’t forget that next week is the African-Caribean Sabbath. This is always a special celebration. Zo Mcunu is in charge of the potluck meal. The church family has been asked to bring more than usual to accomodate our guests. To sign up: Please contact coordinator Zo Mcunu (517) 420 8442 or via email zodwamcunu@aol.com. The committee would like to encourage everybody to come in their traditional attires! Our own Kebede Daka will be the speaker.
Exercise classes start this Sunday at the community service center with Kettlebells at 8:30am, and running or racewalking classes at 9:00am. If you would like to be a part of this group to get Fit for Him in 2010, please email cstephan1971@att.net to receive updates on classes and locations.
Sophie Philador’s baptism will be this Sabbath afternoon at 3:30 pm. Join us as we celebrate her new birth!
Quote of the Week:
Look not to self, but to Christ. He who healed the sick and cast out demons when He walked among men is still the same mighty Redeemer. Then grasp His promises as leaves from the tree of life: “Him that cometh to Me I will in no wise cast out.” John 6:37. As you come to Him, believe that He accepts you, because He has promised. You can never perish while you do this–never. {MH 65.3}
This Sabbath Pastor David will continue his series of message from the Sermon on the Mount. Join us for worship and fellowship!
Just wanted to remind everyone who is taking part in the African Carribean Choir that there will be practice tomorrow at 6pm.
Athena wanted me to pass this message: Field school is going to be doing a "Come Search with Me" program based on Pandit's book of the same name for the rest of the semester. If anyone needs a copy, Caleb can provide one for $10 and $5 will be reimbursed once the person completes all the dates and the final written and oral projects. I know this is short notice but ideally if people could have the Introduction and first 3 chapters read by this Sunday that would be great. However, in light of how busy this weekend is please show up even if you don't. Field School is this Sunday, February 21st at 10am in C-9 in Owen Hall.
In addition, thanks to everyone who has ever attended and is making the Field School the variegated blessing that it is.
Have a great night
– Adventist Student Fellowship 504 Ann Street East Lansing, MI 48823
What a wonderful fellowship we had at the retreat. For those who did not go, you missed a lot. Please try to make it to the next one. Here are this week's announcements.
Friday vespers will resume this week at the church. Dinner will still be provided at 6:30pm and worship will follow immediately after.
Tuesday's with Jesus on Tuesday at Akers hall room 136 from 7pm. Please plan to attend and bring a friend.
Announcing the starting of Mondays with Jesus at LCC, TLC Library Building Room number 127, from 7-8;30pm.
African Caribbean Choir Practice on Friday from 6pm, if you are interested to join its not too late.
Reminder that this Friday is Mrs Bellas's Birthday and we are planning to do something special for her, so please if you have any contribution towards that cause get in touch with Renee.
Have a Blessed WEEK
– Adventist Student Fellowship 504 Ann Street East Lansing, MI 48823
Quite a week of weather! All the pictures from Washington DC are scarry to me. When Steve and I were first married we lived in the District for 2 years. It snowed once. I started out for work because, well I’m from Michigan. However I soon turned around – those people are dangerous!
I received the following message from Valrie Brooks: “Can you imagine a Jamaican getting stuck in the snow? Well that’s what happened to me. I was about to cry (oh where is my faith) when a lady came over and assisted me. She was my “angel”. One morning I smiled and waved to this same lady; she waved back, but the look on her face was “where do I know her from?I was happy that I had smiled and waved to her that morning. It did not cost me to wave or smile.”
Bette Bertochini will undergo surgery on Friday Morning at 7:00. Please remember her in your prayers. Also Kevin Brooks,II will be having some tests done on his left kidney on Monday, the 15th. Marlene Hawley’s son is also back in the hospital. We need your prayerful support.
There will be Sabbath Vespers tomorrow at 5:00 pm at the Lansing SDA Church. David Asscherick, Director of ARISE Institute in Central California, international speaker and evangelist, presents this powerful ever-timely message by DVD. You won’t want to miss it. Come, bring your friends and family and be encouraged!
On February 27th which is African-Caribbean Sabbath, there will be an International Lunch/ Potluck after the church service. The committee organizing the event are anticipating many visitors. They ask that our church family be generous and prepare extra food. Many have signed up indicating what dishes they will be bringing. To sign up: Please contact coordinator Zo Mcunu (517) 420 8442 or via email zodwamcunu@aol.com or in person
The committe would like to encourage everybody to be in their traditional dress! Who said church should be boring?!? It’s gonna be very interesting to see all those colorful outfits from countries all over the world!
Also, this message from Valrie on the prayer groups: “The prayer group is still not settled on the prayer meeting time, based on the meeting last Sabbath.I am rejoicing, however, because we now have the opportunity of going to either of three prayer meetings.It is a blessing, and we should count it all joy that we are able to have three prayer meetings in our wonderful church.If you cannot make it to the one at 9:30, why not make it at 11:15 in Pat Bodi’s Sabbath School cozy room; if you still cannot make it to those mentioned, why not make it on Sundays between 4 and 6 in the morning.Last week’s was a blessing!!!”
If you have any events being planned at the church please make sure that connect with Pastor David to make sure there aren’t any conflicts on the church calendar of events. The church calendar is reviewed and discussed at every board meeting.
Our ASF students will be away at a Campus Spring Retreat this Sabbath. Women’s Ministries will have the Sabbath School program.
quote of the week:
God regards us as His children. He has redeemed us out of the careless world and has chosen us to become members of the royal family, sons and daughters of the heavenly King. He invites us to trust in Him with a trust deeper and stronger than that of a child in his earthly father. Parents love their children, but the love of God is larger, broader, deeper, than human love can possibly be. It is immeasurable. Then if earthly parents know how to give good gifts to their children, how much more shall our Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him? {COL 142.1
This Sabbath Pastor David will continue his series of message from the Sermon on the Mount. Join us for worship and fellowship!
“The relations between God and each soul are as distinct and full as though there were not another soul upon the earth to share His watchcare, not another soul for whom He gave His beloved Son.” -Steps to Christ p. 100
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