Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 16th May 2026

Communication team
17 minutes ago
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Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

Philippians 3 vs 2-8 (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.
2. The Prayer Team has organised a Week of Prayer titled, “United in Prayer”,
  running from Sunday 17 May to Friday 23 May, from 7:00–8:30pm each
  evening online. Please note: Tuesday’s session will be hybrid, taking
  place both online and at the church. This special week focuses on praying
  for the Holy Spirit and evangelism. Keynote speakers include Ps Liburd, Ps
  Maurede, and others (see flyer for details). Please share this invitation
  with friends and family.
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.
The Community Service, Pathfinders, and Teens & Junior Choir departments are
planning two upcoming initiatives:
1. Nursing Home Outreach — A worship outreach programme to local nursing
  homes, sharing music, encouragement, and fellowship.
2. Children’s Fun Day — A celebration after exams featuring a jumping castle,
  sales stalls, cakes, fresh juices, and smoothies. All funds raised will be
  donated to a charity chosen by the children. More information will be shared soon. Please look out for further details from Sis .Patience
Our Prison ministries team are planning their next visitation to HunterCombe Prison. If you wish to volunteer to join and participate, please note that the visits will be taking place on the 3rd week of each month. 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.
The Headington Festival 2026 is scheduled for 30th and 31st May at the Bury Knowles Park. We'll take the opportunity to have our annual grand literature distribution and health expo at the festival. Our Personal Ministries team encourages and welcomes all to participate in the event. Please pray for success in our evangelistic efforts at the event. See flyer for details.
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 takes place on the 16^th May, 2026, at 7:00pm on the usual Church Zoom link.
Next Sabbath, 23rd May, 2026:
1. Preacher: Eld. Martin Mupandare
2. Elder on Duty: Eld. Andrew Adongo
3. Catering: To be coordinated by Andrew, Alan H & Rene
Please pray for and support the SEC Prison Ministries outreach to Ghana in October. Our Auntie Cynthia from Wantage will be travelling. See flyer for details.
On 27th June, 2026, there will be an event for Singles, Unmarried, Divorced and Widowed, being led by Pastor Rio Espulgar. For more details see Bro Philip M.
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
1. The BUC is appealing for donations for save UK Adventist schools. Please see the video below:
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nqa7U8eiz7k
2. Latest SEC Newsletter | 2026-05-15 | #189
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=delBbZ3vCOI
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 2: Growing in a Relationship With God

Lesson 7: Practical Prayer

Memory Text: “Trust in Him at all times, you people; pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us” (Psalm 62:8, NKJV).

Prayer is the constant connection between us (the branches) and Jesus (the Vine). “If we would grow and flourish, we must continually draw sap and nourishment from the Living Vine; for separated from the Vine we have no strength.”--Ellen G. White, Early Writings, p. 73. This is the blessing of abiding prayer. God hears us, and He always answers in His time and in His perfect way--though not always in the way we might expect.