March 14, 2026, 10:45AM

Enter with Praise
Hidalgo Family

Welcome & Prayer
David Bowers

Opening Hymns
88 - I Sing the Mighty Power of God

ABG Team Presentation
Abhishek Thavamani

Offering Call
Adam Garret
Adventist World Radio

Scripture Reading
Ian Saravia
Jeremiah 32:36-40

Special Music
Adventurers
Here I am Lord

Morning Prayer
David Bowers

Children's Story
Adventurers

Special Music
Adventurers
I Choose to Serve the Lord

Morning Message
Pastor Daniel Manns
Hope Under Siege

Closing Hymn
367 - Rescue the Perishing

Prayer of Blessing
Pastor Daniel Manns

Pianist
Johnathan Abraham

Deacon on Duty this Week
Jonathan Ruminson

Deaconess on Duty (March)
Patty Koopmans / Anne Cathy

Announcements

Today

Homeless Outreach is today at 2PM - Met Min (4001 Rossville Blvd.)
We will be serving mac and cheese, manwich (sloppy joes) green beans/peas, fruit, chips, snack bars, and water. If you are unable to bring anything, please still come and help by serving food, handing out clothing, and praying with those in need.
As we enter the summer months, we would also like to begin stocking up on cases of water. If you are able, please consider bringing a case of water to donate.
Contact Anne Cathey (423-617-1050) or Kendra for more information or to share what you are willing to donate.

Sunset Today: 7:48 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 7:53 PM

This Week


Transfers In (1st Reading)
Sonia Ball from Georgia Cumberland Conference SDA Church (Calhoun, GA)
Kelly Cross from Apison SDA Church (Apison, TN)
Christopher Viar from Crosswalk Church Chattanooga Company (Chattanooga, TN)

Transfers Out (1st Reading)
Eric (Todd) Collson to Collegedale Community SDA Church (Ooltewah, TN)

Nominating Committee (1st Reading)
Tara Hidalgo & Jessi Fraker - Greeter
Lita Boyer & Kimberly Crider - Primary Sabbath School Assistant
Dana Grakov, Cameron Guild, & Bethany Petersen - Earliteens Sabbath School Assistant
Rachel Gates - Verse-by-Verse Sabbath School Assistant

Dinner with the Doctor: Monday, March 16 at 6PM. All are welcome and encouraged to bring a friend.

There will be no Pathfinders or Adventures this week. 

Midweek Connection meets on Tuesdays at 6:30PM in the church. This week’s speaker will be George Guthrie.

SOULutions Recovery will meet at the church this Thursday, March 19 at 6:30PM.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Friday, March 20 at 6:30PM located at the church.

Love singing? Join the SBSDA Choir! Come to practice immediately following potluck on March 21st.

Nely Ortega & Poliana Vale’s team is hosting the fellowship meal next week. Theme: Mexican - enchiladas, tamale casseroles, burritos, and similar dishes. Please do not bring plain rice. If you plan to bring rice, make it a complete dish such as beans and rice, fried rice, rice with vegetables, rice with tofu, etc.
As we welcome many guests each Sabbath, please bring double the amount of plant-based dishes if you plan on staying for the meal, if possible.
A-L: Mexican dish PLUS fruit or healthy dessert
M-Z: Mexican dish PLUS salad

VBS registration is now open! Monday June 8 - Friday June 13; 5:00-8:00 (meal at 5 pm)
Participant registration: https://forms.gle/jt9YEtM3HURgDr4V6
Helper registration: https://forms.gle/ma1CNtiuJ486BmT99
Everyone who is helping or participating must register.
We also need some supplies:
Christmas trees (will be returned at the end of VBS)
Hiking backpacks (will be returned at the end of VBS)
Large decorative rocks (will be returned at the end of VBS)
If you are willing to loan any of these materials, please contact Julissa Gutierrez (julissamfdz@gmail.com).

South Bay Couples’ Getaway: Aug 21-23 in Ellijay, Georgia. If you are interested, please text Laurie Snyman 517-331-1433. Room for 9 couples.

GCC Marriage Retreat: Registration is open for the GCC Marriage Retreat at Cohutta Springs, September 25-27, 2026. The speakers are Elder William and Joyce Smith. To register, please visit https://events.gccsda.com/marriageretreat26.

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

If you have an announcement for next week’s bulletin, please email info@southbaysda.org by Wednesday.

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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
  • March 14 - Adventurers’ Sabbath & Hike
  • March 14 - Morning Message - Pastor Daniel
  • March 14 - Adventurers’ Potluck
  • March 14 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
  • March 14 - Adventurers’ Vespers 7PM
  • March 15 - Adventurers’ Family Field Trip: Adventure Science Center Nashville, TN
  • March 16 - Dinner with the Doctors & Best Weigh 6PM
  • March 17 - NO Adventurers or Pathfinders
  • March 17 - Midweek Connection - George Guthrie 6:30PM
  • March 19 - SOULutions Recovery 6:30PM
  • March 20 - Children’s Choir Rehearsal 6:30PM
  • March 21 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy
  • March 21 - Baptism - Sarah Beachey
  • March 21 - Fellowship Dinner - Mexican
  • March 21 - Vespers: Gospel Outreach 7PM



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 

$238,176

Monthly Budget Goal

$19,848

Church Budget Received in March 

$639.26