Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 21st March 2026

Communication team
2 days 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 2 vs 3-8 (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.
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.
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 Women Leadership in the Church. The scheduled dates are 18th April and 2nd May, 2026. All Church members are encouraged to attend including Wantage and Banbury Group. Reading material will be shared beforehand for all to study and prepare questions if need be.
Swindon Ghana SDA Church have a Fundraising Concert for their Church Building fund on Sunday,19th April, 2026 – All are invited to attend and tickets are on sale via this
Eventbrite 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, 28th March, 2026:
1. Service Emphasis: Men's Ministry
2. Preacher: Eld. Andrew Adongo
3. Eld on duty: Eld. Christopher Streete
4. Catering: To be coordinated by Sis. Joy - Sithabile and Daisy
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
1. Latest SEC Newsletter | 2026-03-20 | #181
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8fEHXhqZCAI
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 12: Living With Each Other

Memory Text: "Let your speech always be with grace, seasoned with salt, that you may know how you ought to answer each one" (Colossians 4:6, NKJV).

"Every member of the family should realize that a responsibility rests upon him individually to do his part in adding to the comfort, order, and regularity of the family. One should not work against another. All should unitedly engage in the good work of encouraging one another; they should exercise gentleness, forbearance, and patience; speak in low, calm tones, shunning confusion; and each doing his utmost to lighten the burdens of the mother. . . .

"Each member of the family should understand just the part he is expected to act in union with the others. All, from the child six years old and upward, should understand that it is required of them to bear their share of life's burdens."--Ellen G. White, The Adventist Home, pp. 179, 180.