Sabbath, December 20, 2025

“Many of the youth of this generation, in the midst of churches, religious institutions, and professedly Christian homes, are choosing the path to destruction. Through intemperate habits they bring upon themselves disease, and through greed to obtain money for sinful indulgences they fall into dishonest practices. Health and character are ruined. Aliens from God and outcasts from society, these poor souls feel that they are without hope either for this life or for the life to come. The hearts of parents are broken. Men speak of these erring ones as hopeless, but God looks upon them with pitying tenderness. He understands all the circumstances that have led them to fall under temptation. This is a class that demands labor.”--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 6, p.254

The Church at Study - Sabbath School

The Church at Worship - Divine Service

Announcements:

Fellowship Lunch: Fellowship lunch will be served in the basement about half an hour after the Divine Service. Those who feel impressed to contribute a vegan dish are encouraged to do so, and all are invited to participate.

Winter Youth Retreat: A youth retreat will be held at Shalom by the Lake on February 13-16. The theme will be “Overcoming Temptation”. The deadline for registration is January 31, 2026. Please visit the following link for more information: Winter Youth Retreat

Retirement Home: Volunteers are needed to sing for our monthly visits to the retirement home that take place at 2:30 pm on the first Sabbath of the month. Please speak to Sr. Bianca if you would like to participate.

Donations for 2025: Today is the last day that cash or cheque donations for a 2025 donation receipt will be accepted. E-transfer donations must be deposited by December 31.

Volunteers for Missionary Booth: We would like to establish a presence in a local flea market and offer Christian and health literature. Those who feel impressed to donate towards this project may do so by specifying on a tithe envelope or in the comment box when e-transferring. Please speak to Sr. Rhoda if you would like to volunteer your time for this project.

Prayer Requests

• For members and friends of our church who are sick, especially for Sr. Mirjana Velic.
• For those who are grieving, especially the family of our late Sr. Stanka from Serbia and Sr. Jaqueline and her family
• For our church family, especially our brothers, in Russia and Ukraine
• For those who have been affected by wars and natural disasters
• For our young people, children, and visitors