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Devotional Thought
"God gave to men the memorial of His creative power, that they might discern Him in the works of His hand. The Sabbath bids us behold in His created works the glory of the Creator. And it was because He desired us to do this that Jesus bound up His previous lessons with the beauty of natural things. On the holy rest day, above all other days, we should study the messages that God has written for us in nature. We should study the Saviour's parables where He spoke them, in the fields and groves, under the open sky, among the grass and flowers. As we come close to the heart of nature, Christ makes His presence real to us, and speaks to our hearts of His peace and love." Christ Object Lessons p. 25
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Dear Church Family,
This is our first Sabbath worshiping in person again as a church family! What an encouragement! Whether you choose to attend in person or on-line, know that you are a valued and embraced part of the family! (Please note the guidelines for attendance below.)
Friday Night "FAMILY WORSHIP" for young families-
Join on Zoom Meeting ID: 778 2271 9113
Password: 011910
Friday night, June 19, at 7pm. Connect here.
Children's Sabbath Schools are meeting outside (9:30am)!
1. Juniors Join them in front of the church where they will gather to find a location nearby.
2. Early Teens Join in the Park's backyard.
3. Teens Meet them near the cafeteria.
4. Young children's classes will be meeting this Sabbath, except Beginners. Teachers have communicated with their classes.
Two Adult Sabbath School Options 9:45-10:45am-
1. Auditorium SS Quarterly Study will meet outside close to the auditorium.
2. Room #217 Sabbath School Discussion Group- Will be meeting outdoors again! Join them in the housing complex yard just below the union office.
University Church Service at 11am will be in the auditorium. Sermon by Mike Wixwat, entitled: "Does it Matter What You Believe?" This has NOT been prerecorded, but will be available live. Join through the Church Facebook site.
MORE WAYS TO CONNECT WITH YOUR CHURCH!
- UC INSTAGRAM PROFILE! Click here to check it out
- UC FACEBOOK PAGE! Here you can share prayer requests with the University Church family and know they will be kept within our closed community. To join, Click here.
May you sense God's Spirit on this special Sabbath day!
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How will we "do" church? Glad you asked!
For your safety who should not come? Some should still refrain from attending in-person services. These include those who are elderly (over 70 yrs.) and those who live with elderly family members, and members with chronic diseases (including significant obesity, hypertension or diabetes).
Guidelines for those who attend church in person:
1. No more than 60 persons can attend in a single service.
2. Maintain 2 meters (6-8 feet) social distancing, except families who live in the same house may sit together. Social distancing should remain in place outdoors as well.
3. Every third row in the auditorium will be available for seating.
4. Windows are to remain open.
5. Masks will be worn at all times.
6. Hand Sanitizer will be used upon entry and exit.
7. No hand shaking or hugging.
8. Speakers can remove their masks when speaking, as long as there is a distance of 3-3.5 meters between the speaker and audience.
9. Musicians will wear masks at all times.
10. No singing.
11. Remember not to shout, have forceful or agitated speech, which increases the numbers of particles in the air, which can remain for up to 15 minutes.
12. Temperatures will be checked at the gate and anyone with a temp of 38C will be allowed in, also those not wearing a mask will not be allowed to enter.
Let's encourage these practices with each other and enjoy the Sabbath together!
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The Community Needs You
The Community Service Department helps people in our community who are in need, no matter their nationality and religion.
1. Please donate money to the Community Service Department so that we will be able to continue helping people.
2. If you want to help a needy family, the Community Service Department can add to your "grocery bag" two or three essential items.
Please contact Teodora Nae on WhatsApp +96171409815
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Plan ahead for the COVID-19 Response Offering on July 11. When crisis strikes, it is an opportunity for us as a church to reach out and help others. Led by our church's world divisions and fields, this offering will assist communities devastated by the pandemic around the world!
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Now there are THREE ways you can give your tithe and offerings to the University Church:
1. Bank Transfer
2. Electronic Giving
3. Offering Box at MEU Gate
CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE
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PRAYER BOX:
PRAY for: Lebanon’s peace and prosperity | Raymond Kiraz (Health) | Jack Balta (Health) I Ron Vyhmeister's family I New Worship Center Plans | Media Ministries: Al-Waad TV & Adventist World Radio | ADRA | Adventist Learning Center | It Is Written Ministry | Raja and Salim Farah’s father (Health) | Jared & Katie Miller's family | Families In Need During This Economic Crisis
If you would like to add a prayer request to the prayer box, write to: av@universitysda.church
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