Sabbath, September 30, 2023

“But God will have a people upon the earth to maintain the Bible, and the Bible only, as the standard of all doctrines and the basis of all reforms. The opinions of learned men, the deductions of science, the creeds or decisions of ecclesiastical councils, as numerous and discordant as are the churches which they represent, the voice of the majority—not one nor all of these should be regarded as evidence for or against any point of religious faith. Before accepting any doctrine or precept, we should demand a plain “Thus saith the Lord” in its support. Satan is constantly endeavoring to attract attention to man in the place of God. He leads the people to look to bishops, to pastors, to professors of theology, as their guides, instead of searching the Scriptures to learn their duty for themselves. Then, by controlling the minds of these leaders, he can influence the multitudes according to his will.”—The Great Controversy, p. 595

The Church at Study - Sabbath School

The Church at Worship - Divine Service

Announcements:

Fellowship Lunch: Please join us for fellowship lunch in the basement after the Divine Service

Prayer Meeting: Prayer meeting will be held as usual at 7 p.m. on Tuesday evening.

Ordination Service: An ordination service will be held in the Puslinch Church this afternoon at 3 pm.

Business Meeting: There will be a business meeting at the church tomorrow at 3:30 pm. All members of the Toronto Church are requested to attend.

Prayer Requests

1. For our brethren in Russia and in the Ukraine
2. For all the members and friends of our church who are ill
3. For our young people, children, and visitors.
4. For those who have been affected by natural disasters, especially fires in Western Canada
5. For the Holy Spirit to revive us, perfect us, and seal us.