Kettering Adventist ChurchJanuary 24, 2009

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ServeJanuary 24, 2009

Donald Huff, Worship Leader

Gathering Music —— Darlene Zschech, arr. Billy Payne

— Charles Gabriel, arr. Marty Hamby

Welcome — Pastor Dan Stevens

Call To WorshipLeader:All: We claim your promise that where two or three have gathered in your name, you will be present among us.Leader:

.All: Now Lord, we desire that you fill us anew with your love and your Spirit.Leader:

Congregation Singing — Lynn DeShazo, arr. David Wlliamson

Praise Orchestra— arr. David Winkler

Kristan Huff, flute

Prayer - Pastor Dan Stevens

Praise Orchestra: — arr. Billy Payne, Richard KingsmoreMartha Jean Hoehn, piano

Sermon — “S.D.A. I.D.”Pastor Karl Haffner

BenedictionPastor Karl Haffner

WorshipJanuary 24, 2009

11:45 a.m.

We Gather Together

Gathering Music: — Myron J. Roberts........................Martha Jean Hoehn, organ — arr. Anna Laura Page — Lani Smith

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We Present Ourselves in Worship

Introit: Elbert Tyson.................Dayton Area Men’s ChorusWe come to You this day to bow before You. We humbly pray your spirit will descend.We bring no merit but the blood of Jesus, our Lord, our God, our strength unto the end. Alleluia.

Call to Worship...............................................................................Pastor Dan Stevens (congregation standing)

Leader:

All: We claim your promise that where two or three have gathered in yourname, you will be present among us.

Leader:

All: Now Lord, we desire that you fill us anew with your love and your Spirit.

Leader:

Pass the Blessing of Christ’s Peace

Hymn of Praise No 221: .................................tune:(congregation standing)

Invocation.......................................................................................Pastor Dan Stevens

A Time With the Children.............................................................Pastor Dan Stevens

We Present Our Tithes and Offerings

Offertory: ..............................................................Men’s Chorus

Doxology................................................................................................from Genevan Psalter

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

Prayers of the People.................................................................................Jim Hopkins

We Learn from God’s Word

Sermon: “S.D.A. I.D.”.....................................................................Pastor Karl Haffner

Hymn of Praise No 304: ............................................tune:

We are Sent Out With a Blessing

Benediction.....................................................................................Pastor Karl Haffner

Orison: — Dale Creech................................................Men’s Chorus

Closing Voluntary: Daniel E. Gawthrop...................Martha Jean Hoehn, organ

Worship NotesParticipants: Dr. Karl Haffner, our senior pastor, presents the second sermon in our series of the Missionof Hope. Dan Stevens, our pastor for children’s ministries, hosts today’s service and presents the children’sstory. Jim Hopkins, chaplain with a local Hospice organization, presents the Prayers of the People. JerryTaylor our minister of worship and music is on vacation in Florida this week. He will return on February 2.

Music notes: As we gather for worship Martha Jean Hoehn, guest organist from the Vienna, VirginiaAdventist Church, plays Myron Roberts’ that he composed in 1947. Myron Roberts was a prominentorganist in Lincoln, Nebraska during the last half of the 20th century. (Hymn 318) is asetting of William Fischer’s hymn by Anna Laura Page, who is known best for her handbell compositions.

was composed by Dayton composer, Lani Smith. is a setting ofHymn 240.

is a setting of John 3:16 and was originally composed by John Stainer, who wasthe organist-choir director of St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. It has been arranged for Male Chorus by PaulMickelson. Kelly Eytcheson has further arranged this anthem to include William Bradbury’s hymn,

This arrangement is dedicated to Tim Reynolds, choir member, for his friendship and service to the musicministry.

(Hymn 221) is one of the great Charles Wesley hymns on the hope of theResurrection. Even though the famous composer, George Handel, wrote a tune for these words, it continuesto be coupled with John Darwall’s tune that he composed for the 148th Psalm.

(Hymn 304) was written by Frederick Faber in 1849. Faber was a member of theRoman Catholic faith, but this hymn shares universal truths about our God and has been sung by bothProtestants and Catholics for over a century. The tune, ,was composed by Henri Federick Hemy,who was organist at St. Andrews Roman Catholic Church in Newcastle. The tune was originally written for apoem titled, .

is from a suite of pieces, composed to feature different families of sound on the organ.The composer, Daniel Gawthrop, is conductor of the Fairfax Symphony in a suburb of Washington D.C. Heworships at the National Cathedral and has composed many compositions for their organ..

Next Week, January 31, Pastor Karl Haffnerpresents the third sermon in the “Mission of Hope” series.

9:30 a.m. Serv with Janelle Harvey as worship leader.

11:45 a.m. Worship music by the Spring Valley Academy Bandand Grant Wareham, organist.

"S.D.A. I.D."Second message in series:

I. Our Identity….

A. As an individual

B. As a denomination

"[There is] one unique doctrine of [the Seventh-day Adventist] church. There are otherpeople who believe the Sabbath truth and have held on to that truth for years. There are otherswho believe the same way we do on the condition of man in death. There are others who acceptthe gift of prophecy, and there are many, many people, of almost every denomination, whobelieve in the second coming of Christ. Our only unique contribution to the religious world hasbeen the three angels' messages and the connection they made for us with the sanctuary andjudgment teaching."[i]

II. Our Mandate: Revelation 14:6

"Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel toproclaim to those who live on the earth—to every nation, tribe, language and people"(Revelation 14:6).

A. The eternal gospel to proclaim

B. To every nation, tribe, language and people

III. The Nature of our Calling

A. We share a _____________________________________________________.

B. We share a _____________________________________________________.

C. We share a _____________________________________________________.

[i] Morris Venden, The Pillars (Mountain View, CA: Pacific Press, 1982) 32.

January 24, 2009

Main FloorLesson Study................................................S-1

Taught by: Jim Hopkins Next Week: Gerry Greene

Lesson Study & Discussion..........................S-3 Taught by: David VanDenburgh Next Week: Jim Hopkins

Bible Study & Discussion.......NE Fellowship HallTaught by: Linda Farley

Next Week: Brian Smith

Contemporary Christian Living.................CFHTaught by: Joe Nicosia

Next Week: Greg Wise

Book of Revelation Study.......NW Fellowship Hall Taught by: Norman Meager & George Bestpitch

Today’s Services: 9:30 - 10:20 a.m. First Serv Worship Service (sanctuary)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

Memory Text“And the dragon was enraged with the woman, andhe went to make war with the rest of her offspring,who keep the commandments of God and have the

testimony of Jesus Christ.”

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

TODAY — January 24, 2009Blood Pressure Checks — 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. in theMother’s Room. Stop by and have a member of ourHealth Ministries Team check your blood pressure.Year-End Donation Receipts — Please stop by thelobby today to pick up your 2008 donation tax receipts.Review your receipt as soon as possible. If you haveany questions, contact Robin Mann atrmann1993@yahoo.com.Father Daughter Banquet — Registration beginstoday at table in the narthex. RSVP by February 21 forbanquet on Saturday, February 28, in fellowship hallfrom 7-9 p.m. Formal attire please. Cost is $40 percouple. The proceeds will help support

. Let's celebrate Dad,Grandpa, and Uncle too in awakening the hearts of ourspecial girls, as we share an evening of fun andlaughter. Any questions, call Rose Hofacker at 614-738-8152 or Diana Kellawan at 937-271-4810.Hospitality Ministry — As you enjoy refreshmentand conversation at our Hospitality Cart in the narthex,please remember to keep drink, food, cups, etc., inthat area alone, disposing properly of items, andkeeping young ones under your supervision as theyenjoy their visit to the cart.Worship Bags — Parents of small children can checkout (honor system) worship bags for their little ones inthree different age groups: 0-2, 3-4, & 5-6 from thered cart in the north foyer. Please follow the sameroutine used in the library for checking out andreturning the bags. Thank you.Mount Vernon Academy — You are invited to theannual Senior Class Play, at 8 p.m. in the MVA Chapel.This year featuring the comedy, “Airline.” Admission:$5 per adult, $2 per child (5 and under) Discount forfamilies of 4 or more.Sunset — 5:46 p.m.

THIS COMING WEEK —SUNDAY — January 25

Citrus Fruit and Amish Foods Pick-up — 8:30 a.m.- 2 p.m. Pick up your orders at the Spring ValleyAcademy bus barn.

MONDAY — January 26Citrus Fruit and Amish Foods Pick-up — 4:30 - 6p.m. Pick up your orders at the Spring Valley Academybus barn.

TUESDAY — January 27Staff Meeting — 9:30 am - 12 noon.Improv Practice — 7 p.m.Pathfinder Staff Club Meeting — 7 p.m. at theCenterville SDA Church.

WEDNESDAY — January 28Youth Handbells — 5 - 6 p.m.String Orchestra — 6 - 7 p.m.NO Choir Rehearsal —Puppet Practice — 6 -7:30 p.m.STIX Practice — 6 - 7:30 p.m.Advent Ringers — 7:40 - 8:50 p.m.Kettering Brass — 7:40 - 9 p.m.Praise Orchestra — 7:40 - 9 p.m.

THURSDAY — January 29Improv Puppet Practice — 6 - 7:30 p.m.

FRIDAY — January 30Singing Bands — 6:45 p.m. Meet in the KetteringHospital lobby.Sunset — 5:53 p.m.

NEXT SABBATH — January 31 2009

Pastor Karl Haffner will continue our sermon series,“ .”

9:30 a.m. Serv in the sanctuary.10:00 a.m. at Kettering Hospital lower

level across from the cafeteria.10:30 a.m. Sabbath School11:45 a.m. Worship Service in the sanctuary.

“Souper” Bowl Sabbath — January 31, bringcanned and/or dried soups and crackers for the GoodNeighbor House. Leave your grocery items on thetables in the foyers.

Directory Updates — If you have any directoryupdates, please call Kay at the church office, 298-2167or e-mail Kay@ketsda.org.

KETTERING CHURCH FAMILYHospitalized — Helen Eytcheson at KetteringHospital. Gladys Hirsch is in the Intensive Care Unit atMiami Valley Hospital. No visitors please.2009 Flowers for the Church — The 2009 FlowerCalendar is now up on the north wall of the narthex.Sign up to celebrate an event in 2009 by sponsoringflowers for the worship service in the sanctuary. Thecost is $40 (to be turned in via a tithe envelope), andthe arrangement is yours to take home after theservice.Celebration Concert — Felix Mendelssohn’s 200thBirthday Concert will feature his beloved ViolinConcerto in E minor, choral excerpts from “Elijah” andmore. The free concert, with full orchestra, will beconducted by Jerry Taylor on Saturday, February 7 at5 p.m., in our sanctuary. Plan now to come and inviteyour friends.Year-End Donation Receipts — If you have anyquestions, contact Robin Mann at rmann1993@yahoo.com. Just a reminder that the information you put onyour tithe envelopes should be consistent every timewith how you wish your tax receipt to appear. Thetithe envelope information is posted separately fromyour check, so first and last names (of both spouses ifapplicable) should be clearly written each time. A newaddress should be highlighted on the envelope andcommunicated to the church office. Thank you foryour generous contributions and have a happy taxseason!Bible Study — Did you make a new year’s resolutionto study your Bible more thoroughly? To get to knowGod more intimately and/or to contemplate deep,thought-provoking and spiritually substantivematerial? Well, if you answered “yes” to any of theabove, and are committed to your resolution, then joinus on a 10-week inter-generational journey of deepspiritual exploration as we read and discuss A. W.Tozer’s classic, ‘The Pursuit of God’. BeginningSaturday January 31st, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m. at CliveWilson’s home, 545 Stolle Drive, Springboro. To RSVPand for more information, call Chaplain Clive @ 937545-8756 or email clive.wilson@kcma.edu , (Child carearrangements should be planned in advance ifapplicable).Service Opportunity — A gentleman who recentlymoved to the area needs a ride to church on Sabbathmornings. He lives near Wayne and Wyoming in theWalnut Hills area.

Cards and Calendars — Church member, JoanKihlstrom, is still collecting cards and calendars for herart files. These can be turned in to the church office.Thank you.

SPRING VALLEY ACADEMYCell Phone Collection —The Senior Class of SpringValley Academy is collecting used cell phones and cellphone parts for their mission trip fundraiser. Pleasebring any old cell phones and put them in the whiteand green box located in the north foyer of the church.Thank You!

COMMUNITY —CHIP

is coming soon at the Centerville Church!! For moreinformation see bulletin insert or contact us byphone:937-436-0433; email: centervillechip@gmail.com; website: www.centervillechip.org. Informationsessions and registration begin on Sunday, February8 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centerville SDA Church.Good Neighbor House — Have you been thinkingabout joining a gym? Join Good Neighbor Houseinstead! We are still looking for help to serve ourclients in our clothing area Monday through Thursday(either 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. or 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.).Volunteering gives you a great chance to movearound, meet people and give your smile a greatworkout as you serve others. We are also in desperateneed of all types of household items such as bedlinens, towels, pots, pans and bakeware. Forquestions or a tour please call Marcia Ehlers at 224-3003 x 108.Job Opportunities for the 2010 Census — U.S.Census Bureau is now hiring for the 2010 Census. Calltoll-free 1-866-861-2010 or go to:www.census.gov/detroit for more information onhow to apply.

That You May Know

High School Small Groups—starting at the Kellawans’ home

Friday nights from 7-9:30 p.m. February 6and 13, and March 6 and 13. Supperserved at 7 p.m. Join us for a great time offellowship, and discover Biblical insights onreal issues you face everyday. For furtherinformation call Diana Kellawan at 937-748-1166.

Serving You TodayPresiding Deacon.........................................................................Brain GuenterbergReceptionists...........................................................................Kathy Boyd, Serv

Aric Merrill, N SSRichard & Debbie Haas, S SS

Bev Morris, N-2nd serviceDon & Gail Schwerin, S-2nd service

Bulletin Greeters.....................................................................Leona Rapp, Serv

Judy Jackson, 2nd serviceCarolyn Jimenez, 2nd service

Door Greeters...................................................................................Karina Beebe, NJonathan Beebe, S

Audio Technician....................................................................................Richard LeeAudio Technician..................................................................................Melissa BoydVideo Technician.................................................................................Craig WallacePastor-on-call pager..........................................................................937-370-2828

Health NuggetBody: Eat at least one vitamin A-rich food every day (carrots, pumpkin).Mind: Discuss rather than argue.Spirit: Tell someone you love them.

— Your Health Ministries Team

Membership ChangesFirst Reading - January 24, 2009

Baptism:Yvette Haber December 6, 2008Christina Marie England December 27, 2008

Recommendation for Transfer In:Jason Brown from Wenatchee SDA Church(Wenatchee, WA)Daniel Cho from Minneapolis Korean SDA Church(Minneapolis, MN)Tasha Cho from Peirre Adventist Church (Pierre, SD)Mary Lou Hamm from Stillwater SDA Church (Dayton,OH)Lorie Laughlin from Centerville SDA Church(Centerville, OH)Lonnie & Jeannie Melashenko from Camarillo SDAChurch (Camarillo, CA)Harold Reifsnyder from Willow Brook SDA Church(Boonsboro, MD)David & Holly Spindler from Centerville SDA Church(Centerville, OH)Ken Tifft from Miamisburg SDA Church (Miamisburg,OH)Vincent & Darla Waln from Centerville SDA Church(Centerville, OH)

Request for Transfer Out:Ashley Creech to New Haven SDA Church (OverlandPark, KS)James & Ella Goddard to Miamisburg SDA Church(Miamisburg, OH)Dale & Sally Vreeland to Centerville SDA Church(Centerville, OH)

Middle School Small Groups

We will be having Middle School Small Groupsat the Hotellings’ home (5366 Hathaway Roadin Lebanon) beginning next Wednesday,January 28 , from 6 - 7:30 p.m. Supper will beprovided. All Middle School aged chilren arewelcome as we learn more about Knowing,Following, and Sharing Jesus. Call DannHotelling with questions at 937-689-017

2008 Year-End Financial Update

We have experienced again the provision of God evidenced in the ways He financiallyblesses this church. As you know we had some significant financial challenges during 2008.Here is where we stand at year-end:

· Tithe increased 11% over 2007 giving levels.· World Missions increased by 7.5% compared to 2007.· Combined Budget (comprised of our church’s contribution to Spring Valley Acade-

my and general church ministries) ended with a deficit of only $75,000, a great bless-ing considering that the need in October 2008 totaled over $445,000.

· Of the Combined Budget deficit, nearly $40,000 relates to the 2007 budget short fallwith which we began our 2008 stewardship.

We have so much for which to be grateful. Our church members are faithful and generousin giving to the local church. Thank you!What next? In years past Kettering Church’s small year-end operational deficits have beenmet by using investment income from church endowment funds. With the decline in finan-cial markets, we had no investment income in 2008 to apply to the deficit.The church finance committee and board believe the opportunity to raise the remaining$75,000 is an option preferable to “balancing the budget” by allocating limited funds to ourexisting ministries for 2009.During the months of February and March we ask you to prayerfully consider how we, to-gether, may provide an additional contribution to “Combined Budget-2008.” We are creat-ing an additional account to receive gifts for this special purpose. This is an opportunity toerase, what amounts to, budget deficits for 2007 and 2008 – to put these permanently behindus, and to start 2009 with exciting prospects for service and growth. Members of our churchfinance committee, together with our pastoral staff, will review the draft 2009 budget closelyto see whether and where to reshape our budget to 2007 levels. We see this as an importantstewardship option to consider because the investment income probably will not be availableas the cushion we have used for too long.March 28 is our goal date for raising the $75,000 for “Combined Budget-2008.” Whetheryou regularly give or perhaps are a first-time giver at the Kettering Church, please considerhow you can help bring sustained growth and progress to the wonderful ministry opportuni-ties that God is presenting to us every week.

Gratefully,

Church Finance CommitteeKettering Adventist Church Board