Kettering Adventist ChurchJanuary 9, 2010

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WorshipJanuary 9, 2010

11:45 a.m.

We Gather Together

Gathering Music: César Franck.......................................Jerry Taylor, organ

We Come Into Christ’s Presence

Introit: from the “Te Deum” — Mark Hayes..........Kettering & SVA ChoirsWe praise Thee, O God. We acknowledge Thee to be the Lord.All the earth doth worship Thee, the Father everlasting.

Call to Worship..........................................................................................Randy Daniel(congregation standing)

Here we are, Lord, Your people standing before You. We have come to worshipYou by speaking Your name in song, by opening our hearts in prayer and bystudying the scripture. We come to worship in the name of the Father, andJesus Christ the Son and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Pass the Blessing of Christ’s Peace

Hymn No. 1: .............................................................tune: Lobe Den Herren(congregation standing)

NOTE ADDITIONAL STANZA 4Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him! All that hath life andbreath come now with praises before Him. Let the Amen, sound from Hispeople again. Gladly, forever adore Him.

Invocation..................................................................................................Randy Daniel

Baptism of Earl Cristoff Damallie.............................................................Hazel Burns

Anthem: arr. Gil Martin....................................ChoirsWords are those of Hymn 154

A Time With the Children.................................................Pastor Brendon Prutzman

We Present Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory: — arr. Jack Schrader...................SVA & Kettering ChoirsSoon and very soon, we are going to see the King, Hallelujah!No more dying there, we are going to see the King, Hallelujah!

Doxology..................................................................................................Old HundredthPraise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below.Praise Him, above, ye heavenly host. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost, Amen.

Prayer for the Tithes and Offerings......................................................Randy Daniel

Scripture Lesson: ...........................................................Holly Batchelder

Prayers of the People.........................................................................Matthew Adams

We Learn from God’s Word

Sermon: ................................................................................Ken Knudson

Hymn of Response No. 422: .................tune:

We Are Sent Out with a Blessing

Benediction................................................................................................Ken Knudson

Orison: (Hymn 66).........................................Congregation and ChoirsGod be with you till we meet again. By His counsels guide uphold you.With His sheep securely fold you. God be with you till we meet again.

Closing Voluntary: — J. S. Bach.......Grant Wareham, organ(Note: This piece is 7 minutes in length. Please plan to stay for the entire piece or dismissyourself near the beginning of the piece.)

Worship Notes:

Participants: Ken Knudson, the new Bible teacher and chaplain at Spring Valley Academy, presents today’ssermon. Randy Daniel, an elder, hosts today’s worship. Brendon Prutzman associate pastor, tells theChildren’s story. Holly Batchelder, a senior at Spring Valley Academy and student council president, readstoday scripture lesson. Matthew Adams, chaplain intern at SVA, presents the prayers of the people. JerryTaylor, our minister of worship and music, is the organist for today’s service. The Spring Valley AcademyChoir is under the diretion of Gail Hall.

Earl Cristoff Damallie is being baptized today by Hazel Burns. Earl, the son of Shelley Damallie and thelate Dr. Earl Damallie, is in the sixth grade at Ankeney Middle School in Beavercreek.

As we gather for worship we hear music of César Franck, who is considered the father of the modernorganists. The was included in a set of “Six Pieces for Organ” Franck composed for the dedicationof the new organ at the Tracadero, in Paris, France.

is the opening statement from composer, Mark Hayes’, , a major work thechoirs performed with the composer in November.

(Hymn 1) is an early German hymn that was chosen to be the first hymn in our hymnal.It is appropriate as we start the New Year.

is a setting of hymn 154, considered one of the all time greatesthymns ever written. Isaac Watts authored this hymn in 1707 and based it on Galations 6:14. It is sung to atune that was adapted from a chant. The arranger, Gilbert Martin, is a resident of Dayton and was organistat Christ Methodist Church on Shroyer Road.

both words and music were written by Andraé Crouch in 1976. The choral setting ofthis contemporary Christian tune was made by Jack Schrader, who was the best-selling choral music arrangerfor Hope Music Publishing. He also arranged , which is often sung by our choirs.

is a gospel hymn written in 1707 by Isaac Watts (who also wrote theanthem sung earlier, This hymn originally had 10 stanzas and has been sung to many tunes.The one used today is by American composer, Robert Lowry. This hymn was chosen to follow the sermonabout those who walked with Jesus because it allows us to state that we too are looking forward to being withChrist.

is a major work composed by J. S. Bach to try out new organs. GrantWareham, organist, is an 8th- grade homeschooled student who studies organ with Jerry Taylor.

Next week: January 16, 2010

Pastor Karl Haffner, begins his sermon series fromthe book of 1st Peter.

9:15 a.m. First Serve – Music by Jerry Mahn11:45 a.m. Worship music by the Bells of Praise

January 9, 2010

Main FloorLesson Study & Discussion.........................S-1

Taught by: Gerry Greene Next Week: Gerry Greene

Lesson Study & Discussion.........................S-3 Taught by: Jim Hopkins

Bible Study & Discussion......NE Fellowship HallToday: Brian Smith

Next Week: Hans Killius

Contemporary Christian Living................CFHTaught by: Chuck Scriven

The Revelation Study........Senior Pastor’s office Taught by: George Bestpitch Next Week: Fred Goddard

Today’s Services: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. First Serv Worship Service (fellowship hall)10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Sabbath School Classes (see below for the various locations)11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Worship Service (sanctuary)

The Church at Study10:30 a.m.

Lesson Quarterly Classes andOther Adult Classes

Sabbath School Class.....................................N2 Taught by: Ted J. Shull

Memory Text“And now abide faith,hope, love, these three; but

the greatest of these is love.”

Young Adult Class — meets inNelson Conference Center, lower level of KetteringHospital, across from the cafeteria. Come join us fora “Sabbath School alternative” 10:30 - 11:30 a.m.(breakfast provided).

TODAY — January 9, 2010Sign up for Getting God University — See tablein the narthex today to sign up for classes.2010 Flowers for the Church — The 2010Flower Calendar is now up on the north wall of thenarthex. Sign up to celebrate an event in 2010 bysponsoring flowers for the worship service in thesanctuary.Worship Bags — Parents of small children cancheck out (honor system) worship bags for theirlittle ones in three different age groups: 0-2, 3-4,& 5-6 from the red cart in the north foyer. Pleasereturn the bags to the cart. Thank you.Pathfinders/Adventure Club — 3 p.m. at theCenterville Church. Wear dress uniform.

7 p.m. on the HOPE channelfeaturing Lonnie Melashenko with guest, Pastor KarlHaffner.Sunset — 5:29 p.m.

THIS COMING WEEK —MONDAY — January 11

KJAZZ Practice — 7:30 - 9 p.m.

TUESDAY — January 12Staff Meeting — 9:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.Pathfinder Meeting — 7 p.m. at SVAGetting God University — 6 - 8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY — January 13Children’s Choir — 4 p.m.Youth Handbell Practice — 5 - 6 p.m.Choir Practice— 6 - 7:30 p.m.Kettering Strings — 6 p.m.STIX Practice — 6 - 7:30 p.m.Advent Ringers — 7:40 - 8:40 p.m.Praise Orchestra Practice — 7:30 - 9 p.m.

FRIDAY — January 15Singing Bands — 6:45 p.m. Meet in the KetteringHospital lobby.Sunset — 5:35 p.m.

NEXT SABBATH — January 16,2010

Pastor Karl Haffner, begins sermon series on 1stPeter. 9:30 a.m. Serv in the fellowship hall10:30 a.m. at Kettering Hospital lower

level across from the cafeteria10:30 a.m. Sabbath School11:45 a.m. Worship Service in the sanctuary11:45 a.m. Children’s Church,

with Pastor Dan Stevens in the fellowship Hall.

PETZ Ministry — 3:30 p.m. Meet at SycamoreHealth Care Center to take pets around to theresidents.

Coming Events

Getting God UniversityTuesday evenings 6 - 8 p.m.

January 12 thru February 9, 2010Plan now to attend.

Look for the sign-up tablein the narthex today!

Choose from the following classes: with Randy Daniel

with Lonnie Melashenkowith weekly teachers

with a different focus each week

with Pastor Elliot Smith with Ted Ramirez

with Bob Melashenko

with Jim HopkinsThe with Chris Terry for ages 5 - 12 year olds

That You May Know

KETTERING CHURCH FAMILYBaby Congratulations — to Amanda & JonathanVanDenburgh on the birth of Christian GatesVanDenburgh, born December 31, 2009.Sign up for Getting God University — See tablein the narthex today to sign up for classes.

— This week’s episode of HealingHOPE on the HOPE Channel features Dr. KarlHaffner as he discusses stress, burn-out and “soulfatigue,” with Bible answers for overcoming theseproblems. Dr. Rebekah Wang joins host, LonnieMelashenko for this new TV series shown Saturdaysat 7:00 p.m.; Mondays at 4:30 p.m.; Tuesdays at7:00 p.m. and Thursday’s at 10:00 p.m. Alsoavailable online at www.hopetv.org.GGU — January 12 class will offerFree cholesterol screenings (lipid panel) to the first30 people who show-up and sign-in on January 12at the GGU. (Those who are not part of the first 30can get a screening for $10.00). The class will beheld by guest speakers and the topic will be"Knowing Your Numbers". Please Note: we willbegin at 6:00 p.m. for those who want thescreening done, fasting is not necessary, but thosewho want accurate LDL and triglycerides, should befasting for 12 hours.GGU

January 19 class will feature the mayor ofKettering, Mayor Don Patterson.Quilters Needed — More help is needed onTuesday mornings with the quilting ministry.Anyone interested please call Bethel Doyle for moreinfo 298-1045.

SPRING VALLEY ACADEMYCitrus Fruit and Amish Foods — Order deadlineis Wednesday, January 13. Order forms are onthe foyer tables.

COMMUNITYGood Neighbor House — THANK YOU to theCenterville and Kettering Church volunteers whocame to Good Neighbor House on Sunday (Dec.20th) to help others. Over 57 volunteers gave uppart of their weekend to work at Good NeighborHouse to help God’s less fortunate have a brighterHoliday this year. These amazing workers did manytasks including getting Operation Santa Claus toysbagged for over 110 children. WOW! Please knowyou have all made a difference! May God richlybless you and your families.NIV Bibles Needed — The Pathfinders are inneed of NIV versions of the Bible for an honorsclass. Please call Claudia Smith at 312-1071 or youmay leave Bibles in the church office.Calendars and Christmas Cards — JoanKihlstrom would appreciate picture calendars andChristmas cards for her art files at home. Turnthem into the church office.Ohio Conference Small Groups Conference —February 5 - 6, 2010 at the Embassy Suites Hotelin Dublin, OH. Look for schedule-brochures on thetables in the foyers.Ohio Ministry University February 6-7, 2010at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Dublin, OH. Look forschedule-brochures on the tables in the foyers.

— April 7 - 11, 2010 at GreaterColumbus Convention Center Columbus, Ohio.Convention to train youth and children’s ministryworship leaders sponsored by the NAD. Brochuresare on tables in the foyers.

Serving You TodayPresiding Deacon.....................................................................................Steve LenoReceptionists...................................................................Deanette Sisson, Serv

Fred & Mary Kaye Manchur, N SSAric Merrill, S SS

Brent & Susan Driver, N-2nd serviceBetty Dunlap, S-2nd service

Bulletin Greeters...................................................................Emily Cowell, Serv

Bethel Doyle, 2nd serviceJean Snider, 2nd service

Doorkeepers..................................................................................Sonny Moretta, NElizabeth Wareham, S

Audio Technician..............................................................................Johannes SmithVideo Technician................................................................................Bonita WoodinPastor-on-call pager..........................................................................937-985-0068

Health Nugget:

Health Ministry Team

Profile of Generosity

Conference Funds

Jan-Dec 31 2009

Jan-Dec 312008

% Incr(Dec)

Tithe 1,451,996 1,573,846 -7.74%

World Missions 95,250 88,457 7.68%

Totals 1,547,246 1,662,303 -6.92%

Combined Budget

ReceivedJan-Dec 31

BudgetJan-Dec 31

RemainingNeed

%Rec

Combined Budget 737,275 785,074 47,799 94%

Investment Income 47,799 - (47,799)

Totals 785,074 785,074 (0) 100%

UNIVERSITY

GETTING GOD 5 Tuesday NightsJanuary 12 - February 9, 2010

6:00 p.m. Subs Supper6:45 - 8:00 Break Out Seminars

Child Care Provided during seminars

3939 Stonebridge Road298-2167

Getting God in “Prayer” Pastor Elliot Smith"Why is it so many Christians neglect the most vital toolGod has provided his children?” Learn the answers to thisquestion, and gain a deeper passion for prayer in thisclass.

Common $ense Randy DanielThe goal of the Good Sense Budget Course is for eachparticipant to commit to and begin developing abiblically-based budget –what we refer to as a “SpendingPlan.”

Together to Make a Difference Jim HopkinsExploring strategies to understand and serve ourcommunity better. What does “community” mean?Theology and history of community intervention.Strategies for community outreach and how to getstarted. Linking church and community will be the focus.

Prodigal God Ted RamirezDiscover the amazing depths of God’s extravagant love.Opens your eyes to the powerful message of Jesus’best-known—and least understood –parable:The Parableof the Prodigal Son. This will help you apply the truths ofJesus’ parable in your own life.

Healing HOPE Lonnie MelashenkoWeekly re-showing of the new series from the HOPEchannel featuring guests: Dr. Kirk Chung; Pastor KarlHaffner; Tom Hardy; Dr. Steve Schmidt; and ChrisVanDenburgh, parish nurse.

Science of Sin and Salvation Bob MelashenkoThe Bible and Science appear to be continually at odds

with one another, but is that really so? This class willtake a look at recent scientific evidence and attempt tocorrelate the findings with the Biblical account of sinand salvation.

Healthy Living Pastor Brendon PrutzmanEach week will focus on a different dimension ofhealthy living.January 12 includes aFree cholesterol screenings to the first 30 people (therest will be for$10.00)January 19 with Dr. Gary PaulsJanuary 26 byKathryn Stiles.February 2 by Bob Peach.February 9 byDr. Rebekah Wang.

Personal PotpourriEach week will offer a different focus:January 12with the local organizers Barb & Lori of

If you want to clear the clutter in yourlife, take this course.January 19

with Jesse, owner of thenear the Dayton Mall. Samples & demonstrations.January 26February 2

with Jim Hopkins.February 9 with JerryTaylor.

Kids ( 5-12 years old) Class Chris Terry

Tear along lineName:________________________________________ Circle Class below

Prayer Common $ense Working Together Prodigal GodHealing HOPE Sin & Salvation Healthy Living Potpourri

Healthy habits to practice duringthe flu season:

• Get vaccinated for 2009H1N1 influenza

• Wash your hands often oruse hand sanitizer if soapand water not available.

• Cover your nose and mouthwith a tissue when youcough or sneeze. Throwthe tissue into the trashdirectly afterward. If atissue is not available,cough or sneeze into yourshoulder or elbow.

• Avoid touching your eyes,nose and mouth.

• Avoid close contact withsick people.

• Keep sick children at home.

• If you have flu-likesymptoms (fever with acough or sore throat), stayhome until you are withouta fever for 24 hours,without the use ofmedication.

Together, we can fight the flu.

This Sunday marks the beginning of the annualobservance of National Influenza VaccinationWeek (NIVW). This flu season has presented ourcommunity with a unique challenge to fight anew type of influenza -- the 2009 H1N1 influenzavirus.

The H1N1 flu is a serious disease. The Centersfor Disease Control and Prevention estimates thatbetween mid-April and November 14, 2009, 47million people in the United States were infectedwith the 2009 H1N1 flu, more than 200,000 peo-ple were hospitalized, and over 9,800 peopledied.

Influenza is unpredictable and we do not knowthe likelihood of a future wave of H1N1 flu, butwe do know that vaccination is the mostimportant step in protecting against influenza.Protect yourself, your family and your communityby getting vaccinated. Visit www.flu.gov to findthe closest vaccination clinic and learn more factsabout the H1N1 flu. Show your love to yourfamily and our community by keeping yourselfand those close to you healthy; get yourself andyour family vaccinated.