Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 18th April 2026

Communication team
5 days ago
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The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; He hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn; To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

Isaiah 61 vs 1 - 3 (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.
The Community Services team thank you all for prayers and support as the outreach to Gatehouse last Sunday was a blessing. Please receive greetings from the Gatehouse.
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.
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.
Pastor Devron Thomas, an experienced SDA apologist (defender of the faith) and
theologian, will be presenting on two separate Sabbaths, both morning and afternoon
(Q&A) on the doctrine of the Trinity and on Women Leadership in the Church, respectively. The scheduled dates are this Sabbath, 18th April - The Doctrine of the Trinity and 2nd May, 2026 - The Role of Women in Leadership. All Church members are encouraged to attend including the Wantage and Banbury Groups. Reading material will be shared beforehand for all to study and prepare questions if need be.
This Sabbath, 18^th April, 2026, there will be NO Pathfinders and Adventurers Club as we have Ps. Devron.
This Sabbath,18^th April, majority of the Oxford Church men will be at the SEC Men's ministry Conference, please pray for them to be revived and inspired.
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. Pastor Rio will be at Oxford on 18^th May and for more details see Bro Philip M.
Swindon Ghana SDA Church have a Fundraising Concert for their Church Building fund on Sunday,19th April, 2026 – All are invited to attend. See Flyer for details.
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 | 2026-04-17 | #185
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s4d56Ibp0r0
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 3: Pride Versus Humility

Memory Text: “For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted” (Luke 14:11, NKJV).

“The nearer we come to Jesus and the more clearly we discern the purity of His character, the more clearly we shall discern the exceeding sinfulness of sin and the less we shall feel like exalting ourselves. Those whom heaven recognizes as holy ones are the last to parade their own goodness.” --Christ’s Object Lessons, p. 160.

Pride can be one of the greatest blocks to growing in a relationship with God. If we feel self-sufficient and don’t realize our need of this relationship, we simply won’t pursue it. In contrast, Jesus was the humblest Man on earth and the most perfect example of how to have a close relationship with God.

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. Martin Mupandare

11:15am - 1:00pm

Family Sabbath Service

Introit: SDAH479. Tread Softly ~ Praise Team
Invocation: Pastor Devron Thomas
Welcome: Eld. Christopher Streete
Praise & Worship: Praise & Worship Team
Opening Hymn: SDAH316. The Church Has One Foundation ~ Praise Team
Scripture Reading: John 16 vs 7-15 ~ Sis. Monique White
Prayer: Sis. Patience Magosha
Tithes and Offerings: Eld. Jan Rabusic
Children Story: Bible Video on The Baptism of Jesus Christ
Meditational: Mupfupi Family
Sermon: The Trinity: Biblical Roots & Rabinical Insights ~ Pastor Devron Thomas
Closing Hymn: SDAH 272. Give Me The Bible ~ Praise Team
Benediction: Pastor Devron Thomas