Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 26th April 2025

And they rose early in the morning, and went forth into the wilderness of Tekoa: and as they went forth, Jehoshaphat stood and said, Hear me, O Judah, and ye inhabitants of Jerusalem; Believe in the LORD your God, so shall ye be established; believe His prophets, so shall ye prosper.

2 Chronicles 20:20, KJV

Announcements

Prayer Ministries:
1. Our Tuesday, Mid-week prayer and bible study sessions are held 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, Sis. Nicole, or Sis. Mutsa for more information.
Our Pathfinder Bible Experience (PBE) team, The Academics, would like to thank the Church for their generous donations, which raised £2,500 toward their journey to Budapest. On Sabbath, 12th April, 2025, the team took part in this year's PBE Trans-European Division final and finished their testing with the exemplary 1st place. We praise God for such a wonderful experience. More details will be shared with the Church on Sabbath, 3rd May.
All who are interested to join the Prison Ministry to please contact Sisters Patience, Jaigar, or Cynthia. The Youth are also encouraged to join.
Our Community Services emphasis Sabbath will take place on 3rd May, 2025. The afternoon programme for the day will be titled, "Prison Ministries Behind Bars: Understanding the People, the Pattern, and the Purpose."
Pastor Tim will be conducting part 2 of the Sabbath School training this Sabbath, 26th April, 2025, in the afternoon. All are welcome.
The Men's Ministries team are inviting all men for a 'catch-up' this Sabbath, 26th April, 2025, 7pm at Church.
Pastor Tim will start 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.
Next Sabbath, 03rd May, 2025
1. Preacher: Bro. Marco Lapuz
2. Elder on duty: Eld. Andrew Adongo
3. Lunch Rota: To be coordinated by Rose, Tressy, Nonkosi, Lorreta, Daisy &
  Viviana
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
1. The SEC Camp Meeting returns to Newbold College for four transformative days of fellowship, spiritual renewal, and divine purpose. Experience powerful testimonies, dynamic speakers, and worship that lifts the soul. Reconnect with old friends and forge new relationships in a community bound by faith. Your presence matters. Your voice matters. Your testimony matters. Save the date: July 23-26 | Newbold College
2. SEC Family Ministries invites you to our upcoming 2025 Family Ministry Leadership Training, a valuable opportunity for leaders and members passionate about strengthening families and growing in leadership. This training will equip you with essential skills and insights on key topics related to family ministry, providing practical tools to support and nurture families in our church and community. While this event is designed for FM leaders, anyone interested in these topics is welcome to join!
  
  To attend, please register using this form. To join online, this is the Zoom Link.
  The MEETING ID: 879 7700 0739 - PASSCODE: 958669
3. ASI UK invites all church members to attend its Annual Convention on Sabbath, June 21st, 2025, at the Mercure Daventry Court Hotel, under the inspiring theme "Reconnect." The event is an opportunity to network with like-minded believers, share ideas, and be inspired by powerful messages, testimonies, and seminars. Learn more and register at https://www.asiuk.org/convention.
  
  The keynote speaker for the event is Johnny Wong, a church planter from Melbourne, Australia, and the founder of Gateway Adventist Centre. He has conducted training in over 25 countries worldwide, covering topics such as Care Group Ministry, Discipleship, Leadership, and Church Planting.
  
  Do you have a ministry or evangelistic project that needs support? ASI UK has a project funding programme designed specifically to financially support laypeople with a passion for ministry. The 2025 ASI UK project funding application process is now open and will close on 15 May.
4. The latest - SEC Newsletter #142 — 25 April 2025

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 2025 Quarter 2: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy

Lesson 04: The Nations: Part 1

Memory Text: “ ‘Then to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom, that all peoples, nations, and languages should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and His kingdom the one which shall not be destroyed’ ” (Daniel 7:14, NKJV).

The ultimate purpose for establishing the nation of Israel was the same as God’s purpose in establishing the church: He longs to use His people to draw sinners toward Christ. The call of the three angels’ messages, delivered through His church, goes out, not to a select few but to “every nation, tribe, tongue, and people” (Rev. 14:6, NKJV). Revelation 18:1 predicts that the whole earth will be lighted up with the glory of God prior to Christ’s return.