Communion is not an obligation, but a celebration. Communion celebrates the Gospel: Jesus was broken for us so that we can be fixed by Him. Celebrating communion marks the story of Jesus, how He gave Himself completely to give us a better life, a new start, and a fresh relationship with God (1 Peter 3:18). For a meaningful commemoration of Jesus’ sacrifice, Seventh-day Adventists follow the Apostle Paul’s guidance in 1 Corinthians 11 to prepare our hearts with self-examination (vs. 27). He cautions that “whoever eats this bread or drinks this cup of the Lord in an unworthy manner will be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord” (1 Corinthians 11:27, ESV).
While this verse feels stern, all Paul is pointing out is that this is a consecrated time of reflection to take seriously. “But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of the bread and drink of the cup,” he continued in verse 28.
Communion is the perfect time to be thinking about how we can grow in Christ and best honor Him with our lives. If we’re living in faith of what Jesus did and continues to do for us, He counts us as worthy. He wants us to joyfully celebrate the Lord’s Supper.
It’s a privilege to be part of this proclamation. Jesus, our Savior, has given the opportunity for salvation to every person. By His perfect life, His sacrificial death, and His resurrection, we are invited to come to His table, experience His love, and be saved for eternity. Over the next 24-48 hours, let's prayerfully consider the awesome sacrifice Christ made for us, and come prepared this Sabbath to celebrate the Ordinance of Humility and Communion Service with our Southpoint family.
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Sabbath School begins at 10:30am on Sabbath and divine worship service begins at 11:30am. If you cannot join us in person, you can join us online at www.southpointsda.org. Either way, we look forward to worshipping with you soon.
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COVID UPDATE: Since the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have lifted the mask-wearing requirement in public places, wearing a mask or face covering at Southpoint SDA Church is optional. However, we do ask that if you have coronavirus or any flu-like symptoms that you remain at home and join us for worship online at www.southpointsda.org.
UPCOMING SERMON SCHEDULE April 6 - Pastor Lopez
April 13 - Kevin Melliphant
April 20 - Earl Fenstermacher
April 27 - Shelley Lewis
SUNSET THIS WEEKEND
Friday, April 5 - 7:48 pm
Sabbath, April 6 - 7:48 pm
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
Jacob Kirkpatrick - April 5 Zafira Campla - April 6 Jean Nestor - April 6 Lucy Patino - April 6 Eli Smith - April 6 Butch Taylor - April 6 Dianne Gordon - April 7 Jessie Schulz - April 11
We want to celebrate YOURbirthday! Feel free to email your name and birthday to PR@southpointsda.org so that we can acknowledge your special day!
ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL
The Great Controversy
We begin our lesson on The Great Controversy this quarter with Lesson 1: "The War Behind All Wars". You can review it in your Sabbath School Study Guide or study online at www.ssnet.org. Also, if you haven't already, be sure to pick up a Sabbath School Study Guide for this quarter at the Personal Ministries booth or during Sabbath School. Join us at 10:30 this Sabbath morning as we continue this encouraging Bible study.
Would you like to be a panel participant? If so, please email Elder Shelley Lewis at shelleylewis@southpointsda.org or text her at 904.504.7205. Include your name, phone contact and email address.
SICK & SHUT IN
If you know of a member who is shut-in and needs some cheering up, please send us their name and phone number and with their permission, we will list their name and contact information so that we all can reach out to them. Let's shower them with love this upcoming week and let them know just how much we miss them, them and pray for God's healing hand.
MEMBERS REQUESTING PRAYER AND/OR CALLS: Joan Parker | (904) 802-8534 Mark and Virginia Burgess | 904-714-5020 John and Marilyn Gardner | 904-705-5174
Rose Castle Deerwood Assisted Living
8929 RG Skinner Pkwy., Room 109, Jacksonville, FL 32256 Richard Boteler | 904-674-4057 Regents Park Medical Clinic
8700 AC Skinner Pkwy., Room 222, Jacksonville, FL 32256
SHUT IN: Richard Boteler
Beverly Faison
Morella Morancie
PRAYER LIST:
Debbie Bridges, Charmaine Cattnell, Chris Drechsler, Carol Fenstermacher, Reggie Fequiere, Aida Lucia Quesada Gomez, Jim Hambright, Cynthia Hill, Adria Hugger, Edith McGuire (Anthony Jenkins' mother), Rita McGruder, Kevin Melliphant, Jean Palmer, Reinaldo Robinson, Julio and Iris Rosa (Carmen Brooks' parents), Gloria Ruiz (Esther Royes' mother), Christine Sewbaluck's family, Lenore Staszek (Jacob Pederson's mother), Elise Toombs, Nazareth Vilbrun
PRAYER MINISTRY
"To Him Who Keeps You from Stumbling"
Jude praises God, for it is God who can keep us from falling away from His fellowship, so that we can stand before Him one day without blame and with deep happiness, rather than shame. It is God who has saved us, through His Son, Jesus Christ. He deserves all glory forever. He is sovereign over all things throughout all of time.
Jude just warned believers who try to shore up the faith of those who stumbled to do so "with fear" lest they themselves stumble. But the thing they can lean on is not their own strength. Rather it is God, who is able to keep them from stumbling. This is a great comfort, that this great endeavor of contending for the faith is not something we do alone. It is something we do in the power of God.
It is God who has redeemed us from the penalty of sin, which separates us from a relationship with Him. God reconciled us to Himself through Jesus Christ our Lord who bore the sins of this world that we might become the righteousness of God.
Join the Southpoint Prayer Team on Thursdays at 7:30pm and on Sabbath at 3:00pm and 6:00pm for praise, prayer, and worship.
Total budget needed to operate the church monthly:
$9,000.00
Total church expenses collected through March 30:
$ 9,738.85
We praise God for your faithfulness in returning your tithe AND offering. Our tithe supports the worldwide church, while our offering supports Southpoint SDA Church. By giving to the Local Church Budget (on the tithe envelope), you are helping to meet the various expenses needed to operate our local ministries and church building.
RIDE NEEDED
We have a young Adventist male who needs a ride to church on Sabbath mornings. He is an international student who lives on campus at Edward Waters University (1658 Kings Rd, Jacksonville FL 32209). He has no family here in the States. If you live or commute in that area, please contact Jean Nestor at 904-365-1594, for more information.
PRAYER MEETING
The next prayer meeting will be held on Wednesday, April 10, from 11:00am to 12:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are invited!
SPY APRIL CALENDAR
CHILDREN'S CHURCH
SPY HEALTH SEMINAR
Did you know that what you consume in your gut affects the connection and function of the brain? And did you know that this same connection impacts your connection with the Lord? This same gut/brain connection impacts our mood, our choices, and overall health. Southpoint Health Ministries wants to contribute to the success of our young people for today and for the future. . . for this life and the life to come! Join us for an impactful conversation with the Southpoint Youth on April 13 from 1:30 to 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be served for all participants. RSVP this Sabbath to hold your spot!
The BUILT Live Training is coming in person to Fort Lauderdale on May 4. It is an all-day workshop for youth and young adult leaders and pastors. The event is FREE and snacks and lunch will be provided. Limited spots so register soon.
To his faithful followers Christ has been
a daily companion and familiar friend.
Heaven 34
ANNOUNCEMENTS
If you are a ministry leader and you wish to send out an announcement in this newsletter, please send no less than two weeks before your event to PR@southpointsda.org. Any member can also send their updated contact information, whether cell phone, email or address to this address, as well.
