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STAYCONNECTED
LEADERSHIPTEAM
Benjamin Orian, pastor 360.310.6822 [email protected] Esselbach, office admin 253.537.2555 [email protected]
Ken Thompson, first elder 253.531.8856Elsa Leslie, elder 253.273.7318Silvia Orian, elder 303.506.1029Stephanie Faletoi, elder 714.702.0771
Brit Locklier, head deacon 253.973.6652Pam Woods, treasurer 253.606.8186Marge Thompson, clerk 253.495.0660
for joining us today. It is truly a joy and a blessing to have you worshipping with us. We have been praying for you for quite some time, and we hope that when you leave this place you are encouraged, refreshed, and ready to come again next week. May God bless you!
THANKYOU…
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STAF is a Seventh-day Adventist Church. For more info about Adventists, visit www.adventist.org
230 South 94th Street | Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 537-2555 [email protected]
Church Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10 am - 2 pm
STAFA Place of Hope, Second Chances, and New Beginnings
MESSENGER
BULLETINS/CALENDARON THE WEBCheck for changes and new events. Even if you miss a Sabbath at STAF, you can always know what is happening. Go to stafonline.org and click “Connect.”
AUGUST 5, 2017
TONIGHT5p Financial Peace University8:37p Sabbath ends
SUNDAY, August 862p Work Bee (see page across for details)
TUESDAY, August 8 10a Bulletin Announcements & Information Due 10a 10a Food Store open10a Church Office open until 2p
WEDNESDAY, August 97p
THURSDAY, August 1010a Church Office open until 2p6:30p Community Gym Night7p Gamblers’ 12-Step Group meets in Youth classroom
FRIDAY, August 118:28p Sabbath begins
SABBATH, August 12Fellowship Lunch (theme info across page)
5p Financial Peace Univ.
ORIENTATION MEETING, SACK LUNCH PICNICToday After Worship ServiceALL volunteers for 2017/18 need to come. New additional duties you may have, break-out groups, team communications, etc, etc.
K-8 TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR ADVENTIST EDUCATIONSTAF is accepting applications for 2017/18STAF Promise is the church’s promise to assist with tuition for Christian Education for STAF’s students. Details are available at our website—“STAF Promise” link or contact the office.
WORK BEE aka “The Big Clean Out”Tomorrow @ 2pm. Park On The Far Side of the Gym BuildingCome to help to make room for current and new ministries! Please bring dollies and work gloves. Please keep the Multipurpose room outside door clear for loading.
PRAYERS AND HELPS ARE REQUESTEDSTAF has 2 brothers in Christ —mostly unseen but in our midst nonetheless—who need our Christlike love. One is a STAF neighbor who just lost his wife. The other helps runs the food bank out of STAF and his brother is seriously ill. Pastor Ben will explain their needs during announcements. Be in prayer about how you can help these two hurting men.
FELLOWSHIP LUNCH NEXT SABBATHCheese platters, fruit skewers, nuts, crackers, bread, muffins (think “Agape Feast” style meal, but this will not be a communion service.)
CALLING ALL MUSICIANS, VOCALISTSSTAF needs you to round out our praise teams.Please contact Jonathan Faletoi or Natalie Toia.
DOLLARS FOR DIME$Building Community Through GenerosityFirst project — Tacoma Adventist Community Service Center roof. More info is at stafonline.org.
STAF BUSINESS MEETING AUGUST 1310am Brunch in the Multipurpose RoomDiscussion will include STAF’s budget, Promise updates, sound system, etc. Please park on far side of gym building.
NEWS&EVENTSSTAFSTUF
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August 12 Del HarrisonAugust 19 Pastor Orian “The Church Jesus Prefers”August 26 Pastor Orian “Church in Moderation”
STAFSPEAKERS
Today’s message will be made available on DVD following the worship service. Find it in the literature rack in the Foyer. If you can’t be with us in person, you can always join the live stream at our website.
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ONLINEGIVING
Returning tithes, offerings is easy on our website. Click the green “Give” button near the bottom of the home page.
STAFBUDGET
MTHLYBUDGET $9,500.00 RECEIVED MTD $9,599.00 PLUS(MINUS) $ 99.00
OFFERINGFOCUS
Today’s offering focus is STAF Ministries.
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