December 27, 2025, 10:45AM

Enter with Praise
Dan Drexler

Welcome & Prayer
Peter Petgrave

Opening Hymn
122 - Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

Offering Call
Alistair Huong
GCC Ministries - Evangelism

Scripture Reading
Leilana Huong
1 Timothy 4:16

Morning Prayer
Peter Petgrave

Children's Story
Courtney Kinlocke

Special Music
Jane Boyer

Morning Message
Pastor Don Mackintosh
A Gift for the New Year

Closing Hymn
125 - Joy to the World

Benediction
Pastor Don Mackintosh

Pianist: Doug Pratt

Deacon on Duty this Week
Sergio Casas

Deaconess on Duty (December)
Kim King & Anne Cathey

Announcements

Today

Transfers In (2nd Reading)
Rachelle Ruiz from High Desert Bilingual SDA Church (Hesperia, CA)
Mario Sr. Tenorio from Miami Temple SDA Church (Miami, FL) to Three Angels Mission Group
Anna Chiarenza from Amity SDA Church (Amity, AR)
Esmeralda Limpin from Collegedale SDA Church (Collegedale, TN)

Nursing Home Ministry is today at 3pm - 2626 Walker Rd. Dalton Building. We will be handing out Christmas bags to the residents to share God’s love and encouragement.
Contact Pat Hammack with any questions (423-774-2240).

Samaritan Center Dock Offloading will take place tonight at 6:30PM at the Samaritan Center in Ooltewah. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to help make the work light and enjoyable!

Sunset Today: 5:36PM
Sunset Next Friday: 5:41PM

This Week

While there will be NO Pathfinders/Adventures or Midweek Connection this week, the 5:30/7:30AM morning prayer lines will continue to meet on ZOOM. You can join using the link on the South Bay website.

Join us for our first gardening class of 2026 on January 4 at 1PM. Whether you are new to gardening or have experience, all are welcome to come learn, grow, and connect.

South Bay will be hosting 10 Days of Prayer from January 7–16 at 6:30 PM, led by Pastor Daniel Manns and Paul Muhs, at the church. This year’s theme, UNLEASHED, will focus on inviting the Holy Spirit to transform our lives and our world. Mark your calendars, and we encourage you to come experience a powerful time of prayer and renewal.

If you have an announcement for next week’s bulletin, please email info@southbaysda.org by TUESDAY MORNING as the church office will be closed for the holiday.

We value your feedback! Feel free to share any comments or suggestions about our church by adding a Feedback Card to the box, located on the table in the foyer.

South Bay Texting Service: We are launching a free texting service to keep you updated with announcements and news. It is easy to join!
1. Save our number: Add (833) 365-3035 to your contacts (e.g. “South Bay Updates” or “South Bay Church”).
2. Text to subscribe:
Members: Text JOIN to 833-365-3035 for member updates
Guests: Text GUEST to 833-365-3035 for guest updates

The deaconess team is now providing blankets to ladies who are cold in Sabbath school or divine service. You can request a blanket from the greeters at the welcome center in the foyer. Please return after the service.

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.

Keep up with what is happening at South Bay!  Sign up for the Pastor’s weekly South Bay Relay Newsletter by tapping on the link below.  After submitting your name and email, simply check your email to confirm the registration and you will begin receiving the newsletter each week! South Bay Relay Newsletter Sign-up

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Further Out

ZAMBIA MISSION TRIP (Aug 5-17, 2026)   Here is the website for the trip with helpful information on the projects we will be doing in Zambia along with an FAQ section and a place to sign up. Deposits should have been made by October 1 but there has been grace extended.  Please confirm your spot by visiting the website and registering and placing your $250 deposit. We have around 40 registered but still several have not made their deposit so please do so now.  Also, we could still use a few more doctors if possible.  

UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
  • December 27 - Morning Message - Pastor Don Mackintosh
  • December 27 - Nursing Home 3PM
  • December 27 - Samaritan Center dock offloading 6:30PM
  • December 30 - NO Adventurers/Pathfinders/Midweek Connection
  • January 1 - SOULutions 6:30PM
  • January 3 - Morning Message - Elder Esteban Hidalgo
  • January 3 - Fellowship Meal
  • January 3 - Nursing Home 3PM
  • January 4 - Gardening class 1PM

Prayer

United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50AM - 9:20AM
If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can send your prayer requests to southbaysda.org/pray.

Prayer After Divine Service
Join us in front of the platform for a short time of prayer right after the divine service to reflect on the sermon.

Morning Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 5:30AM-6AM & 7:30AM-8AM
Join us via ZOOM for prayer. You can access the link on our website.

Youth Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 6:46AM
A prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone. Join via ZOOM by clicking the link on our website.

Offering Report

Yearly Budget Goal 

$190,306.94

Monthly Budget Goal

$15,858.91

Church Budget Received in December 

$12,078.55