Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 4th April 2026

Communication team
1 day ago
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Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervour, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practise hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.

Romans 12 vs 9 - 14(NIVUK)

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 the doctrine of the Trinity and on Women Leadership in the Church, respectively. The scheduled dates are 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 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. The tickets are on sale via this
Eventbrite link.
Please pray for the Adventurers Oxford Academics who are preparing to travel to Poland for the TED Final on 11^th of April
Next Sabbath, 11th April, 2026:
1. Preacher: Pastor Tim Zestic
2. Eld on duty: Eld. Martin Mupandare
3. Catering:
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
1. Latest SEC Newsletter | 2026-04-03 | #183
  
  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc1cH4rArng
2. 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 1: Reality Check

Memory Text: “As the Father loved Me, I also have loved you; abide in My love” (John 15:9, NKJV).

Jesus tells us, Christian individuals who live in the last days, that He knows us. We’re neither hot nor cold, because, from our vantage point, we don’t need anything. The days and weeks pass by, and we spend a little time with God here and there, and we think that’s enough. But it’s not. Instead, we actually need Him far more desperately than we realize. If only we could love and live for Jesus wholeheartedly or not at all. That would be better from God’s perspective than being lukewarm. Jesus says that He’ll vomit us out of His mouth because we taste as bad as we are. But He hasn’t yet done this, and He asks us to make some bold choices right now.