Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 14th March 2026

Communication team
2 days ago
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For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow His steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; when He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him that judgeth righteously: Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

1 Peter 2 vs 21-25 (KJV)

Announcements

Prayer Ministries:
1. Our Tuesday, Mid-week prayer and bible study sessions take place in-person at the Church and on Zoom. Please invite friends, and neighbours, as we stand in the gap, seeking the Lord in Prayer and bible study. We would also like to remind the church community (those who are willing and able) that we will be fasting and praying every other Tuesday of the week in our respective homes. Testimonies and breakthroughs will be shared when we meet for prayer at 7pm at Oxford Seventh-day Adventist Church.
The Church Choir: The music department is inviting new members to join the Church Choir. If you are interested, please see Bro. Kofi or Sis. Nicole for more information.
The Children's Choir: Sis. Linda is recruiting new members to join the Children's Choir. All those who are interested in having their Children join, please reach out to her.
Our Prison ministries team are planning their next visitation soon (details to follow). If you wish to join and participate, or if you need induction, please contact Sis. Patience (Oxford) to register (or Elder Barrett - Banbury). Please pray for this ministry as it grows from strength to strength.
Pastor Tim conducts Baptismal classes for anyone who would like to be baptised or would like to participate in the studies. Please contact one of the elders or Pastor Tim on 07971186530 if you would like to take part.
Our next Church board meeting is scheduled for this Saturday, 14th March, 2026, in the evening at 7pm on the usual Zoom link.
Bible Study: The Seven Churches of Revelation
Date: Saturday, 21st March 2026
Focus: A deep dive into Revelation 2-3. Are we Ephesus, Laodicea, or something in between? Come and find out! All are welcome.
Next Sabbath, 21st March, 2026:
1. Service Emphasis: Children's Ministry
2. Preacher: Eld. Andrew Adongo
3. Eld on duty: Eld. Martin Mupandare
4. Catering: To be coordinated by Sis. Patience - Vivienne and Daisy
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
1. Latest SEC Newsletter | 2026-03-13 | #180
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Eob8QuFDAYg
2. If you are interested in joining the SEC walking challenge from 1st January to 31 March, please Join the Oxford SDA Churches SEC Walking Challenge 2026 group, click on StepUp, a fun step challenge app. Please share with family and friends to join this fun and health initiative. This will end with a 5k ADRA Fundraiser Run.
3. The SEC Personal Ministries Department are very pleased to share a newly launched evangelism project designed to inspire and equip our members for mission. The project is titled, Evangelism-One-On-One. This 40-part video discipleship journey is designed to move members from witnessing fearfully to witnessing faithfully. These short, powerful lessons will be released weekly, and are ideal for small group study, personal growth, or outreach preparation.

Order Of Service

09:45am - 11:00am

Sabbath School Service

09:45am - 10:00am

Welcome & Prayer

Praise and Worship

10:00am - 10:50am

Adult Lesson Review:

Church Sabbath School Session:

SS 2026 Quarter 1: Uniting Heaven and Earth

Lesson 11: Living With Christ

Memory Text: "But above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection" (Colossians 3:14, NKJV).

"When the Spirit of God controls mind and heart, the converted soul breaks forth into a new song; for he realizes that in his experience the promise of God has been fulfilled, that his transgression has been forgiven, his sin covered. He has exercised repentance toward God for the violation of the divine law, and faith toward Christ, who died for man's justification. 'Being justified by faith,' he has 'peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.' Romans 5:1.

"But because this experience is his, the Christian is not therefore to fold his hands, content with that which has been accomplished for him. He who has determined to enter the spiritual kingdom will find that all the powers and passions of unregenerate nature, backed by the forces of the kingdom of darkness, are arrayed against him. Each day he must renew his consecration, each day do battle with evil. Old habits, hereditary tendencies to wrong, will strive for the mastery, and against these he is to be ever on guard, striving in Christ's strength for victory ...

"The power of a higher, purer, nobler life is our great need. The world has too much of our thought, and the kingdom of heaven too little.

"In his efforts to reach God's ideal for him, the Christian is to despair of nothing. Moral and spiritual perfection, through the grace and power of Christ, is promised to all. Jesus is the source of power, the fountain of life ... In our behalf He sets in operation the all-powerful agencies of heaven. At every step we touch His living power."--Ellen G. White, The Acts of the Apostles, pp. 476-478.

10:00 am - Teens Sabbath School

Join the Teens Sabbath School

Led by Sis. Eunice Baliyendeza.

10:00 am - Children Sabbath School

10:00 am - PowerPoints (10-12yrs)

Led by: Sis. Nkosi Hodgson

Place: Upstairs

10:00 am - Primary (6-9yrs)

Led by: Sis. Nyasha Mupandare

Place: Vestry

10:00 am - Beginners & Kindergarten (0-5yrs)

Place: Downstairs

10:50 am - 11:05 am

Mission Story & Offering

Closing Hymn & Prayer

11:05am

Announcements: Eld. Andrew Adongo

11:15am - 1:00pm

Family Sabbath Service

Introit: SDAH479. Tread Softly ~ Praise Team
Invocation: Pastor Tim Zestic
Welcome: Eld. Andrew Adongo
Praise & Worship: Praise Team
Opening Hymn: SDAH086. How Great Thou Art
Scripture Reading: John 6 vs 50 - 51 ~ Abigail Shauri
Prayer: Bro. Gana
Tithes and Offerings: Bro. Caleb Mudzamba
Children's Story:
Meditational: Abigail C.
Sermon: "Worthy Of The Bread Of Life" ~ Pastor Tim Zestic
Holy Communion Service:
1. Ordinance of Humility (Foot washing)
2. Ordinance of the Lord's Supper
3. Testimonies
Closing Hymn: SDAH249. Praise Him! Praise Him!
Benediction: Pastor Tim Zestic