Oxford SDA Sabbath Service 6th September 2025
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One thing have I desired of the LORD, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the LORD, and to enquire in his temple.
Psalm 27 vs 4 (KJV)
Announcements
Prayer Ministries: 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.
The next Oxford Junior Choir rehearsal will take place this Sabbath, 6th September, 2025 at 2:00pm. New members are welcome to join the Junior Choir. If you're interested in joining, please speak to Sister Linda or Sister Daisy for more information.
All who are interested in joining the Prison Ministry, please contact Sisters Patience, Jaigar, or Cynthia. The Youth are also encouraged to join.
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.
The next Keeping the Church Family Safe online training session will take place on Sunday, 5th October, 2025. Registration for the October session will become available on 1st October, 2025. All Church Board members and those working in the church with children, teens, youth, and vulnerable adults are reminded to plan to attend.
Next Sabbath, 13th September, 2025:
Programme: Teen's Emphasis
Eld on duty: Eld. Martin Mupandare
Lunch Rota: Lunch to be coordinated by Eld. Andrew - Alan H, Christopher, Million, Rene and the Men's Ministries team.
Teen's Day - Sabbath, 13th September, 2025
A practice/run-through for Teens Day has been planned for Friday, 12th September at 5:30 pm at the church. All musicians and members of the praise team are especially encouraged to attend.
The teens will be having an outing on Sunday, 14th September, to Hollywood Bowl Laser Tag in Oxford. Please note that spaces are limited to 15, and 5 have already been taken. Any teens who would like to attend should contact the Teens Department as soon as possible.
Oxford District (Wantage and Banbury Sabbath Schools, Oxford International, and Oxford SDA) Day of Fellowship is planned for Sabbath, 11 October 2025, at Islip Village Hall (9 am - 6 pm). Address: Islip Village Hall, Church Lane, Islip, OX5 2TA.
SEC, BUC and other external announcements:
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 2025 Quarter 3: Exodus: Journey to the Promised Land
Lesson 10: The Covenant and the Blueprint
Memory Text: "So Moses came and told the people all the words of the LORD and all the judgments. And all the people answered with one voice and said, ‘All the words which the LORD has said we will do’" (Exodus 24:3, NKJV).
As their God, Creator, and Redeemer, the Lord desired to be with His people and to dwell in their midst. He created us to be in close fellowship with Him. Yet, if meaningful relationships with other people can be built only with time and effort, the same is true with our vertical relationship with God. It can be an uplifting and growth-filled experience, but only if we spend time with Him. In practical terms, this means studying His Word (God speaking to us), praying (opening our hearts to God), and witnessing to others about Christ’s death, resurrection, and return (engaging in God’s mission). As God blesses us, we will be a channel of blessings to others.
The focus should be on God, not on ourselves (Heb. 12:1-2). By our connecting with Him, God can empower us to follow His teachings, which means obedience to His Word. No wonder the end-time generation of Christ’s followers are described as people "who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus" (Rev. 14:12, NKJV).
It's simple, really: we love God, and, out of that love, we obey Him.
10:00 am - 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. Andrew Adongo
11:15am - 1:00pm
Family Sabbath Service
Introit: SDAH479. Tread Softly ~ Praise Team
Invocation: Eld. Maxwell Chokwenda
Welcome: Eld. Andrew Adongo
Praise & Worship: Praise Team
Opening Hymn: SDAH092. This Is My Father's World ~ Praise Team
Scripture Reading: Jonah 1 vs 1 - 4 ~ Eld. Andrew Adongo
Prayer: Bro. Moses Patsika
Tithe and Offering: Bro. Caleb Mudzamba
Children Story: Sis. Shania
Meditational: Bro. Nyasha Muzhiki
Sermon: 'God's Presence' ~ Eld. Maxwell Chokwenda
Closing Hymn: Nothing For Jesus ~ Praise Team
Benediction: Eld. Maxwell Chokwenda
1:00pm - Lunch
3:00pm - Sabbath Afternoon Programme
Facilitators: Men's Ministry
Opening Hymn: SDAH462. Blessed Assurance
Theme: Bridging the Gap with Christ
Part 1: Faith Across Generations
Part 2: Struggles of Youth Today - Technology, Social Media, Peer Pressure, Faith
Part 3: Struggles Parents Face - Balancing Work-Life Raising Children, Technology
Closing Hymn: We Are One in The Spirit
All are welcome to participate.
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