May 4, 2024, 11:00 a.m.


Enter with Praise
Eric Nelson

Welcome & Prayer
Phil Mills

Opening Hymn
74 Like a River Glorious

Offering Call
Jeremy Holt
Church Budget

Scripture Reading
Mike Manley
Matt 7:24-27

Morning Prayer
Kelly Coffin

Children's Story
Jan Manley

Special Music
Julie Danforth and Sheryl McDonald

Morning Message
Pastor Jeremy
The Long Journey Home:
Spiritual Sinkholes

Closing Hymn
590 Trust and Obey

Benediction
Pastor Jeremy

Pianist:  Lora Lucas  Chorister Eric Nelson

Announcements

Today

Transfer In/First Reading
Edison Compean from Bowman Hills SDA Church (Cleveland TN)
Edith Compean from Bowman Hills SDA Church (Cleveland TN)
Jorge Alvarado from Collegedale High Point Chinese SDA Church (Collegedale TN)

Please join us for a fellowship meal after the service.

Family Nature Hike: There will be a Family Hike today after the fellowship meal @ 1:30pm  

Location:5051 Gann Store Rd Hixson TN 37343

Nursing Home Ministry: There will be a Nursing Home Ministry this afternoon at 3PM. All are welcome to come as we shine for Jesus. It will be at Standifer Place. 2626 Walker Road

Adventurer Investiture today at 4:30pm: All are invited to come and support the Adventurers and hear about all they learned and did this Adventurer year.

Lost and Found:  Have you lost something here at South Bay? It may be in our Lost and Found located in the childrens' wing. There are some nice things that will soon be taken to the Samaritan Center or Goodwill.

United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50-9:20 a.m. | South Bay SDA Church 
Please note that the united time of prayer every Sabbath morning is from 8:50-9:20 a.m.
The prayer team would like you to know that they have organized to pray for every family and every child in the church. If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can request prayer at southbaysda.org/prayer.

Prayer After Divine Service
Join us in front of the platform for a short time of prayer immediately following  the divine service.




Sunset Today: 8:28PM  
Sunset Next Friday: 8:34PM

This Week

Spring Cooking Class: Come this Monday, May 6 at 6:30PM to the first of 2 sessions on meal planning and cooking  delicious hands-on meals.

There will be Elder's Meeting, May 8 at 6PM followed by Church Board Meeting at 7PM. 

Mother's Day Meal: We are planning a special meal for all the mothers at South Bay Church on Sabbath May 11, 2024. Cecil Templeton would like the men of South Bay to assist with this and will be reaching out for your help. He can be contacted at 423-740-1245 or via email at cajt@mail.com

Homeless Ministry: 
We will be having the homeless Ministry on May 11, 2024 at 2pm, at Met Min facility, 4001 Rossville Blvd, Chattanooga.
The menu will be cold pasta salads, sandwiches, chips, and fruit. If you are unable to bring anything please still consider coming and assisting us with handing out the food, clothing and praying with them. Also if you have any items that you would like to donate to the Homeless Ministry, please call Anne 423-617-1050

Our VBS is now open for registration: vbspro.events/p/c9c5c2.
We need as many people to preregister as possible so we can make sure we have enough t-shirts, etc.

United in Prayer - YOUTH: A prayer line led by youth is taking place each week day at 6:46AM!  This prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone who would like to participate.

Midweek Connection study of Revelation chapter 4 on Tuesday, at 6:30PM.  

Deaconess Ministry: The deaconesses will be visiting people in need or shut - ins. If you know anyone who needs visitation, please contact Marian Kelch at 563-260-5118.

Morning Prayer Line: Remember we meet each weekday morning from 5:30-6 AM for prayer via ZOOM and Sabbath mornings from 8:50 - 9:20 AM here at the church.  The ZOOM link is under the prayer section of the church app.  





Further Out


UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars:
  • May 4 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy
  • May 4 - Fellowship Meal
  • May 4 - Family Nature Hike 1:30PM
  • May 4 - Nursing Home Ministry 3PM
  • May 4 -  Adventurer Investiture 4:30PM
  • May 5 - Adventurer Field Trip: Tellus Science Museum 10AM
  • May 6 - Spring Cooking Class 6:30PM
  • May 7 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • May 8 - Elder's Meeting 6PM via ZOOM
  • May 8 - Church Board Meeting 7PM via ZOOM
  • May 11 - Morning Message - Felicia Phillips
  • May 11 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
  • May 11 - Mother's Day Fellowship Meal
  • May 13 - Spring Cooking Class 6:30PM
  • May 14 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • May 18 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy
  • May 18 - Fellowship Meal
  • May 18 - Afternoon Outreach 1:30PM
  • May 18 - Singles Ministry Vespers and Light Supper
  • May 19 - TCI Project 10AM
  • May 20 - Dinner with the Doctor 6PM
  • May 21 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • May 25 - Morning Message - Elder John Bradshaw
  • May 25 - Nursing Home Ministry 3PM
  • May 25 - AY Vespers 7:30PM
  • May 25 - Samaritan Center Dock Offloading 9PM
  • May 26 - Men's Prayer and Breakfast 7:30AM
  • May 28 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • May 29-June 1 - GCC Camp Meeting at SAU

Offering Report

Yearly budget goal 

$152,580.00

Monthly budget goal

$13,444.31

Church budget received 2024YTD

$85,999.10

Church budget status 2024 YTD

$36,117.18

Church budget received MTD

$21,284.13