Hello Stonehill Church Family,

We look forward to worshiping with you this Sabbath!

Food for thought...



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1st Reading
Gina Langley to Temple SDA Church, TX
Chad Langley to Temple SDA Church, TX
 
We want to welcome into membership Vanessa Aguirre and Christopher Tinker, who were baptized at Riverbend Church last Sabbath. 

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The pecans are great this year. Eldon Jensen is gathering, cracking and shelling them. The entire $3.50 a pound will go to benefit Austin Stonehill Christian Academy. Call Eldon at 512.565.6207 to place your order.

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Thanksgiving Brunch Service: On Sabbath November 19, we will be having our annual Thanksgiving brunch service. For more information see bulletin insert or contact Sarah Wolverton (sarahjwolverton@hotmail.com)


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Chris & Shen’s wedding shower will be November 20, 2016, 5pm at the church. Any questions, please contact Gloria Kolliniatis at 512.767.3203. You can find Sherren & Christopher's wedding registry at https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/registryLanding and http://www.target.com/gift-registry/registry/212a97e4772a45fc8db4c255e10216ea?ref=registryCopiedLink


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“Eating You Alive”. South Austin SDA church will have a pre-release screening event featuring the brand new documentary “Eating You Alive”, produced by James Cameron. Come on Sunday 11/20/16 from 2-3:30pm. Thanks to a very generous donor, attendees will not have to pay admission to see the film. Child care will be available for ages3-13 during film.

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Tea Ministries is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch at noon on Thanksgiving Day 11/24. All are welcome. Please bring a dish or two to share with others. Please contact Amy Wan @ runner262@runamyrun.com if you need suggestions.


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There will be a Church Business Meeting on Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 pm. 
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 Offering for Adventist Community Services on December 10. Your offering on December 10 will allow Adventist Community Services to continue assisting people with their physical, social, mental, and spiritual needs. To learn more or donate, go to communityservices.org.

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Are you interested in a Mid-morning Book and Bible Study? Pastor Eugene is planning on starting one soon. Please contact pastor to register your interest.

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Genealogy is a fascinating experience. Many of you have shown interest by communicating with our resident Genealogists, Ruth Green. She will be offering genealogy classes in the new year to help you trace your ancestry. Interested? Please contact Ruth for more: green.reader44@gmail.com


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If you have a ministerial need to access the building or rooms within the building, please email me at Teresa@StonehillChurch.org with your name, in what ministerial capacity you need access, and to which doors. The new codes will be provided as needed once the changes are made. Thank you.


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Church and School Addresses. All mail will now be received at the physical address:
4301 Kelly Lane
Pflugerville, TX 78660
The post office boxes are being closed.


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Stonehill Christian Academy news.

See what is happening at SCA in our third newsletter of the year!! Thank you Amber.


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 Church Inventory. Thank you to those who have provided me with the inventory list from their area. I look forward to receiving the rest of the inventory lists.

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Worship Service
Praise in Giving: Our Local Church Budget
       There is a song that combines a simple tune with a timeless truth. The listeners can picture Adam in the Garden of Eden discovering the functions of his hands, his heart, and his voice. The song concludes each stanza with this sentence: “my hand/heart/voice is a gift from God to me” (Elly and Steve Kupferschmid, I Can Love: A Song of Stewardship and Thanksgiving, 1989). God not only gave Adam and Eve a phenomenal body, but also a purpose: to rule over creation (Gen.1:26, 28, NIV). God entrusted the newly created world to His crown of creation man and woman. As good managers, they were to enjoy, as the song suggests, but also to benefit from it tangibly.
       After one realizes how good, generous, and merciful God is, “what can I do to thank Him?” the song rhetorically asks. The question is difficult. What can be given to One who has it all? The answer is simple: “I can love.” Love God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind…and love your neighbor as yourself” (Matt. 22:37-40). Today, we have an opportunity to express our love to God and our neighbor as we return God’s tithes and our offerings. Our lives, time, and possessions belong to God. What a privilege it is to be able to thank Him through this act of love. Today’s offering will benefit our local church budget, which blesses us and the community in which we live.

Praise in Music: 
 
The Message: Pastor Eugene Kitney
 
Flowers up front: If you would like to donate a floral bouquet for our platform to celebrate a special occasion or just because, contact Rhona Ballarta at 512.990.8251
 
Elder in charge: Simon Mgbor
Simon.mgbor@yahoo.com  |  512.545-3536
 
Deacon in charge: Joilson Silva
coachsilva@hotmail.com  |  512.696.2143
 
Greeters this week: Patsy McMordie & John Cogan

Did you know?………
it takes $25 per attending person each week to meet the Stonehill Church budget.

“In order to credit the correct account with your donation, please print first and last names clearly when filling out the envelope stub as there may be others with the same last name.”

Online giving. For those who would like to give online, from our website stonehillchurch.org, click on online giving (first time users will need to register by clicking on the registration link) and login to complete transaction.


   
    Flowers up front: If you
    would  like to donate a floral
    bouquet for our platform to
    celebrate a special occasion or just
    because, contact Rhona Ballarta,
    512.990.8251. 
 

Fellowship Lunch Host
November 19 Thanksgiving Brunch
November 26 Myrna Cogan SS class
December 3    Children’s Ministries
December 10  Ellen Jensen SS Class
 
Sabbath, November 19
Fellowship Lunch – Thanksgiving Brunch
Pathfinders and Adventurers, regular meeting
 
Week of November 20-25
Sunday, “Eating You Alive” at South Austin SDA
Sunday, Wedding shower for Chris & Shen
Monday, Karate with Pastor Kitney
Wednesday, Karate with Pastor Kitney
Thursday, Thanksgiving Day
Friday, Sunset 2 Sunset
 
Sabbath, November 26
Fellowship Lunch – Myrna Cogan SS Class
 
Dates to Remember
Thanksgiving Brunch Service: On Sabbath November 19, we will be having our annual Thanksgiving brunch service. For more information see bulletin insert or contact Sarah Wolverton (sarahjwolverton@hotmail.com)

“Eating You Alive”. South Austin SDA church will have a pre-release screening event featuring the brand new documentary “Eating You Alive”, produced by James Cameron. Come on Sunday 11/20/16 from 2-3:30pm. Thanks to a very generous donor, attendees will not have to pay admission to see the film. Child care will be available for ages3-13 during film.
 
Chris & Shen’s wedding shower will be November 20, 2016, 5pm at the church. Any questions, please contact Gloria Kolliniatis at 512.767.3203. You can find Sherren & Christopher's wedding registry at https://m.bedbathandbeyond.com/m/registryLanding and http://www.target.com/gift-registry/registry/212a97e4772a45fc8db4c255e10216ea?ref=registryCopiedLink
 
Tea Ministries is hosting a Thanksgiving Brunch at noon on Thanksgiving Day 11/24. All are welcome. Please bring a dish or two to share with others. Please contact Amy Wan @ runner262@runamyrun.com if you need suggestions.
 
Church Business Meeting, Sunday, December 4, at 4:00 pm. 
 
  
Ministry Opportunities
Pianists or other musicians are needed for our Sabbath School classes. If you are interested in volunteering, please let Teresa know. Teresa@Stonehillchurch.org.
Psalm 91 Ministry. This ministry reads Psalm 91 and prays for Stonehill Christian Academy campus and staff each week.
Power Hour of Prayer, each Sunday evening @ 7pm (CST). Dial in number (712)770-4005, Access code: 753473#. Email prayer request to - powerhr4prayer@gmail.com or text (903)316-0974. Please keep this ministry in prayer. Thank you very much!
TEA Ministries could use some volunteers to help with the Sabbath breakfast schedule. Interested people should contact Amy Wan at 512.351.2464 or runner262@runamyrun.com.

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Things you need to know…
“In order to credit the correct account with your donation, please print first and last names clearly when filling out the envelope stub as there may be others with the same last name.”

Reminders
Children’s Ministries: Children's activity bags are available to our visitors and members during the service and can be found near the greeters table by the main entrance. Please remember to return them at the end of the service.  
 
Housekeeping items:
1) Please dispose of baby wipes and feminine products in the trash can and not the toilet. It wreaks havoc with our pump station. FLUSHABLE WIPES ARE NOT FLUSHABLE, EVER!
2) The appliances in the kitchen are NOT cleaned by our custodians; it is our responsibility to keep them clean.
3) Please pick up after yourself and your family. This is God’s House.
4) If you have items you would like to donate to the church, please contact the pastor first. We are not Goodwill.
Thank you for your attention to these matters.

 
 

Prayer List 
Prayer Warriors, please remember these requests in your daily prayers:

Special Emphasis: Healing for our nation.
 
Recent
Joe Naidoo (Jacqui Reuben’s father-in-law) – in the ICU
Julieth Dick – recovering from back surgery
 
Continuing
Samuel Vohwinkel (friend of Jensens) – Leukemia and pneumonia 
Dick Rakowski (Rachel Juler’s father) – stage 4 cancer
Ann Marie Dyer’s family 
Joan (Lindy Posadas’ sister-in-law) – health issues 
Tina Okrah – facial palsy
Steve Budd (Silvia Covarrubias’ brother-in-law) – bone tumor
Helen Ing (Eileen deJong’s mother) – health issues
David Stone (Sue Peugh's friend) - Leukemia
Demi Garduque (Chinyere Ukegbu’s friend) - end stage renal disease
Diane Yates (Sarah Wolverton’s friend) – breast cancer
Grace Byrd (daughter of Amber Lovett’s friend) - Leukemia
Isolde Whichelow (Eric’s mother) – health issues
James (Hutchison’s friend) - Lymphoma
Jim Underwood (friend of the Julers) – brain cancer
Kaitlyn Jankovsky (daughter of the Ballarta’s friend) - Leukemia
Laurie (Hutchison’s daughter) – breast cancer
Matthew Walker – cancer is in remission
Pastor Kitney’s brother – health issues
Teatsy Farris – lung cancer
Yolanda Jacoby (Roberto’s sister’s mother-in-law) – stage 4 cancer

If you have a prayer request or praise, send it to PrayForMe@stonehillchurch.org.