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August 21, 2016August 21, 2016August 21, 2016August 21, 2016 Today’s Service: Today’s Service: Today’s Service: Today’s Service: Pastor David WiitalaPastor David WiitalaPastor David WiitalaPastor David Wiitala

BBBB CCCC uild the Bodyuild the Bodyuild the Bodyuild the Body

elebrate the Lord!elebrate the Lord!elebrate the Lord!elebrate the Lord!

VOLUNTEER MINISTRYVOLUNTEER MINISTRYVOLUNTEER MINISTRYVOLUNTEER MINISTRY

Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Brent & Frankie Spears

Coffee SetCoffee SetCoffee SetCoffee Set----up: up: up: up: Lydia Zerby Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Mary K. Heindl Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers: 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am Bonnie Tapia, Desirae Cortez 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am Sandy Ruby, Ursula Schletter

847 N Sequim Ave, Sequim, WA 98382 360.683.4135

[email protected]. www.sequimbible.com

Office Hrs. 8:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Thursday

9:30 AM TRADITIONA9:30 AM TRADITIONA9:30 AM TRADITIONA9:30 AM TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE L WORSHIP SERVICE L WORSHIP SERVICE L WORSHIP SERVICE

• Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School Adult Sunday School ---- Mark Mark Mark Mark Rm 401B • Nursery Care Nursery Care Nursery Care Nursery Care Infants - 2 yrs • Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class for ages 3yrs-3rd Grade Rm 5 • 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School,4th & 5th Grade Sunday School,4th & 5th Grade Sunday School,4th & 5th Grade Sunday School, Rm 10 • Middle & High School, Middle & High School, Middle & High School, Middle & High School, Youth Room

10:30 AM COFFEE FEL10:30 AM COFFEE FEL10:30 AM COFFEE FEL10:30 AM COFFEE FELLOWSHIP LOWSHIP LOWSHIP LOWSHIP 11:00 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE 11:00 AM CONTEMPORARY WORSHIP SERVICE

• Adult Sunday School Classes TodayAdult Sunday School Classes TodayAdult Sunday School Classes TodayAdult Sunday School Classes Today Habakkuk: Habakkuk: Habakkuk: Habakkuk: Dave Upham - Rm 1

Women’s Class, Ephesians: Women’s Class, Ephesians: Women’s Class, Ephesians: Women’s Class, Ephesians: Karen Pulliam - Rm 401A

Psalms of Asent: Psalms of Asent: Psalms of Asent: Psalms of Asent: Dale Gustafson - Rm 401B

• Nursery Care Nursery Care Nursery Care Nursery Care for Infants - 2 yrs • Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class ages 2 & 3 yrs Rm 4

• Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class ages 4 & 5 yrs Rm 5

• Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class Children’s Class ages 6 -10 yrs Rm 2 & 3

THURSDAY 8/25THURSDAY 8/25THURSDAY 8/25THURSDAY 8/25 7:30 am Men’s Bible Study, Mariner’s Café 9:30 am Elder Meeting FRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAYFRIDAY 8/268/268/268/26 Church Office Closed on Fridays

MONDAYMONDAYMONDAYMONDAY 8/228/228/228/22 9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am Bible Study - Exodus Rm 401 TUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAYTUESDAY 8/238/238/238/23 7:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am 7:30 am Sons of Issachar WEDNESDAY 8/24WEDNESDAY 8/24WEDNESDAY 8/24WEDNESDAY 8/24

6:00 pm Bible Study/Prayer this week

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES S S S

9:30 am SUNDAY 9:30 am SUNDAY 9:30 am SUNDAY 9:30 am SUNDAY

MORNING MORNING MORNING MORNING INV ITAT IONINVITAT IONINVITAT IONINVITAT ION

Would you like to better understand the book of Mark? There is much to learn in Mark. This is a class with lots of discussion. You are invited to join the 9:30 am Adult Sunday

School class led by Dave Thomas in Room 401 B

during the 1st service.

11:00 am ADULT CLASS 11:00 am ADULT CLASS 11:00 am ADULT CLASS 11:00 am ADULT CLASS

Book of Habakkuk Book of Habakkuk Book of Habakkuk Book of Habakkuk ---- Rm 1 (downstairs) Rm 1 (downstairs) Rm 1 (downstairs) Rm 1 (downstairs)

A Bible study series featuring a close focus on the prophet Habakkuk. The prophet

Habakkuk deals primarily with the moral and religious conditions of his own people at the

time of his ministry. We’ll see how his

denunciations and warnings were not just abstract principles, but were local and for Israel.

We’ll see how his time compares with our own

and much more. Leader: Dave Upham

This is a discussion class!This is a discussion class!This is a discussion class!This is a discussion class!

4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Room 10 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Room 10 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Room 10 4th & 5th Grade Sunday School Room 10

(upstairs) Snack time starts at 9:15. (upstairs) Snack time starts at 9:15. (upstairs) Snack time starts at 9:15. (upstairs) Snack time starts at 9:15. Class begins at 9:30.Class begins at 9:30.Class begins at 9:30.Class begins at 9:30.

““““Answers in Genesis” Bible Curriculum was developed

to present the Gospel, beginning in Genesis, to all generations; to train believers to know, obey, and

defend God’s Word; and to encourage believers to

become conformed to the image of Christ.

Becky Dekorte leads this class with help from Dominic

& Desirae Cortez and Linda McCabe. Linda does a

hands on experiment each month.

11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am 11:00 am ---- Adult Sunday School Class Adult Sunday School Class Adult Sunday School Class Adult Sunday School Class Room 401B

This class has just begun Psalms of Ascents, Psalms 120-134.

Leader: Dale Gustafson

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am

Middle & High Middle & High Middle & High Middle & High SchoolSchoolSchoolSchool

Meeting in Meeting in Meeting in Meeting in

the Youth the Youth the Youth the Youth RoomRoomRoomRoom

(downstairs)(downstairs)(downstairs)(downstairs)

Studying God’s WordStudying God’s WordStudying God’s WordStudying God’s Word

Singing & PraisingSinging & PraisingSinging & PraisingSinging & Praising

11:00 am - Women’s Class Women’s Class Women’s Class Women’s Class Leader Karen Pulliam

Room 401A “Ephesians” “Ephesians” “Ephesians” “Ephesians” All ladies are invited.

Nursery 9:30 am & 11:00 amNursery 9:30 am & 11:00 amNursery 9:30 am & 11:00 amNursery 9:30 am & 11:00 am

All of our nursery volunteers have had a background check. There are always two

women in the nursery for each service.

Our nursery is from infants to 2 years. (downstairs)

Children’s Sunday School Classes Children’s Sunday School Classes Children’s Sunday School Classes Children’s Sunday School Classes

9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am ----There is a class for children 3 years to 3rd grade in Room 5. (downstairs)

11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am

2-3 years - Room 4 4 & 5 years - Room 5 6 - 10 years - Rm 2 & 3 All of our Children’s Sunday School classes are using “Answers in Genesis” Bible Curriculum.

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THIS WEEK’S ELDERTHIS WEEK’S ELDERTHIS WEEK’S ELDERTHIS WEEK’S ELDER

Sun 21Sun 21Sun 21Sun 21 Harvey Martin

Mon 22Mon 22Mon 22Mon 22 Kaleb Needoba Harmony Purviance Tom & Wendy Boyd

Tue 23Tue 23Tue 23Tue 23 Duane Purviance

Wed 24Wed 24Wed 24Wed 24 Helen Garner Heidi Purviance

Thu 25Thu 25Thu 25Thu 25 Don Nielsen

Fri 26Fri 26Fri 26Fri 26 Delores Moody Fran Nielsen Wake & Connie Maberry

Sat 27Sat 27Sat 27Sat 27 Bonnie Hess Chris Parker

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS & THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS & THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS & THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIESANNIVERSARIESANNIVERSARIESANNIVERSARIES

Dave Upham is this week’s Elder, August 21st to August 27th. Home phone is 460-5922. The Elders rotate responsibility for "Elder of the Week". In addition to the Pastor, this person is available 24/7 for visitation (hospitalization, illness), prayer, counseling requests, or any issue of special concern. You may contact this Elder directly or call the church office at 683-4135. Please pray for the Elder of the Week.

Monday 9:00 amMonday 9:00 amMonday 9:00 amMonday 9:00 am Looking for a study? Book of Exodus. Consider joining us!

Leader: Dave Thomas, 9:00 am Room 401 Coffee is served along with a good time in God’s Word.

THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .

SONS OF ISSACHAR…

Understanding Our Times from a Biblical Point of View

Tuesday, August 23, 2016 Food & Fellowship 7:30 AM

Program 8:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall

This week, SOI brings a terrific film, "The Global Jesus Revolution"

by Joel Richardson, New York Times bestselling author and director of the

documentary "End Times Eyewitness". Richardson shows how present-day world

events, particularly throughout the Middle East, are clearly falling into alignment with

the words of the Biblical prophets concerning the last days.

But far more important than merely knowing about the end times is knowing what the

followers of Jesus should be doing about it. What are the primary issues that the

Church must focus on in light of all that is now unfolding throughout the nations? Last week, the

question was asked, "Should we be Activists for Christ or just present Christ as "turning the other

cheek"? Should we be involved? Or should we withdraw from this world since our eternal home is not

here but in Heaven? Come hear and see a provocative yet biblical approach!

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THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, THURSDAY MORNING MEN’S BIBLE STUDY, MARINER’S CAFÉ, 7:30 AM MARINER’S CAFÉ, 7:30 AM MARINER’S CAFÉ, 7:30 AM MARINER’S CAFÉ, 7:30 AM

We are studying “1st Timothy”. Leader: Lee Porter We are studying “1st Timothy”. Leader: Lee Porter We are studying “1st Timothy”. Leader: Lee Porter We are studying “1st Timothy”. Leader: Lee Porter

Newcomers are welcome! Enjoy God’s Word and fellowship. Hope to see you there!

THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .THIS WEEK AT SBC . . .

TUESDAY LADIES PRECEPT TUESDAY LADIES PRECEPT TUESDAY LADIES PRECEPT TUESDAY LADIES PRECEPT ---- Resumes September 6th.Resumes September 6th.Resumes September 6th.Resumes September 6th. 9:30 AM ROOM 401 9:30 AM ROOM 401 9:30 AM ROOM 401 9:30 AM ROOM 401

2nd Peter 2nd Peter 2nd Peter 2nd Peter Call Estelle Stott for more information. 681-0164

Sign-up sheet in upper lobby.

VOLUNTEER MINISTRY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY VOLUNTEER MINISTRY SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016SUNDAY, AUGUST 28, 2016

Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Prayer Room: Fran Nielsen & Carol Kehm Coffee SetCoffee SetCoffee SetCoffee Set----up: up: up: up: Lydia Zerby Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Coffee Cleanup: Fran & Don Nielsen Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers:Nursery Workers: 9:309:309:309:30 Patty Fisher, Kimberly Jarboe 11:00 11:00 11:00 11:00 Sandy Ruby, JoAnne Edwards

WEDNESDAY EVENINGWEDNESDAY EVENINGWEDNESDAY EVENINGWEDNESDAY EVENING

6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:00 pm Bible Study/Prayer (Middle/High School Youth Group(Middle/High School Youth Group(Middle/High School Youth Group(Middle/High School Youth Group AWANA at 6:30 pm AWANA at 6:30 pm AWANA at 6:30 pm AWANA at 6:30 pm resume August 31st.)

Experiencing the Passion for 2017Experiencing the Passion for 2017Experiencing the Passion for 2017Experiencing the Passion for 2017

A volunteer(s) coordinator for A volunteer(s) coordinator for A volunteer(s) coordinator for A volunteer(s) coordinator for Experiencing the Passion for 2017 is needed!Experiencing the Passion for 2017 is needed!Experiencing the Passion for 2017 is needed!Experiencing the Passion for 2017 is needed!

Please pray and respond to the Lord if you are the one!. . .

Then let the church office or Lavina Johnson know. If we do not have someone come forward to coordinate “Experiencing The Passion,” we will need to cancel this upcoming year.

Dates for the next “Experiencing the Passion” are Friday, April 14th and Saturday, April 15,

2017. Please note on your calendar and pray for this important evangelical outreach. We have 6 months before we begin confirming other volunteers.

Upcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming EventsUpcoming Events

SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember 9/3 Memorial for Jane Wood 11:00 am Grave side 1:00 pm Memorial 9/23,24 Women’s Retreat

9/25 New Members Class

OctoberOctoberOctoberOctober 10/8 Christmas Child Shoebox Spaghetti Dinner 10/22 Women’s Ministries Family Night NovemberNovemberNovemberNovember 11/13 Praise Dinner

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WOMEN’S 2016 MINISTRWOMEN’S 2016 MINISTRWOMEN’S 2016 MINISTRWOMEN’S 2016 MINISTRY CALENDARY CALENDARY CALENDARY CALENDAR

Sep 23-24 Ladies Retreat at SBC Oct 22 Fall Family Dinner Dec 5 Ladies Christmas Party

Questions? Please contact Joyce Thomas,

681-8432.

SBC WSBC WSBC WSBC WOMEN’S EVENTS & INFORMATION. . .OMEN’S EVENTS & INFORMATION. . .OMEN’S EVENTS & INFORMATION. . .OMEN’S EVENTS & INFORMATION. . .

Heart & Hand Begins!Heart & Hand Begins!Heart & Hand Begins!Heart & Hand Begins!

Thursday MorningThursday MorningThursday MorningThursday Morning, September 22nd 9:15 am

Monday Evening, Monday Evening, Monday Evening, Monday Evening,

September 26th 6:30 pm

Jen Wilken, “Sermon on the Mount”

9-Week Study, Workbooks are $14.25

Joyce Thomas is the leader for the

Thursday morning session, 681-8432.

This group will be meeting in the Fellowship Hall.

LeAnn Parker is the leader for the Monday evening group, 582-3757. This group will

be meeting in the Youth Room.

Sign-up sheet in upper lobby.

Women’s Precept Bible StudyWomen’s Precept Bible StudyWomen’s Precept Bible StudyWomen’s Precept Bible Study Beginning September 6thBeginning September 6thBeginning September 6thBeginning September 6th

2nd Peter2nd Peter2nd Peter2nd Peter “How To Be Kept From Falling”

“In a day when false

teachers are leading countless

people astray, to live effectively for

Christ we need to know the truth. Learn to live effectively and grow in

spiritual discernment.“ This is an

8-week study. Workbooks are $18.00.

There is a sign-up sheet in the upstairs lobby.

See or call Estelle Stott for more

information. 681-0164

SBC Women’s Group E-mail addresses: The church

office has an e-mail group list for the women in the

church. If you would like to be on it and receive information and reminders about women’s events

and women’s Bible Studies, please let the church

office know by using the white pew card to give us

your e-mail address. We will not give out your e-mail address. Everything will be sent bcc.

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Bible Studies THE GREATEST STORY Johnston M. Cheney

Christianity WHY THE RESURRECTION? Greg Laurie

Biography I, JESUS Churck W., Missler, Ph.D.

Church Library CornerChurch Library CornerChurch Library CornerChurch Library Corner New Books to Check Out!New Books to Check Out!New Books to Check Out!New Books to Check Out!

GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTGENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTGENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTGENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS . . .S . . .S . . .S . . .

Prayer for our Country’s Elections Prayer for our Country’s Elections Prayer for our Country’s Elections Prayer for our Country’s Elections

The prayer group will be meeting on the first Wednesday of eachWednesday of eachWednesday of eachWednesday of each month. They will

be meeting in Room 401 from 12 noon

to 1:00 pm. If you are able to join us, please do. If you have questions, please

give Carolyn Tormala a call. (683-5714)

There are not enough words to say how thankful we are to

everyone who helped with the Memorial Service for Art Boyd. We

appreciated you and many others even before

the service! Visits, cards, food, flowers, hugs, prayers, encouraging words, and more! The

Lord used you all to shower us with blessings at

a time when we needed it the most. Thank you, thank you, thank you from all the members of

the Boyd family!

P.O.sP.O.sP.O.sP.O.s———— Purchase OrdersPurchase OrdersPurchase OrdersPurchase Orders

We are getting a lot of requests for

payments without a purchase order. Our system requires a purchase order

before payment can be made. This Includes allallallall groups. Please, if you placed

an order from your home or business, the church office needs to receive a copy of that order along with a purchase order, If

you need help filling out a purchase order Sandy will be glad to help you!

The church is missing two narrow dark

gray tables 5 or 6 feet long. If you borrowed them would you please let the

church office know or bring them back.

Thanks!

New Members Class

Sunday, September, 25th

5:00 pm—Triangle

area of Sanctuary

Would you like to know about Sequim

Bible Church? Would you like to become a

member of Sequim Bible Church?

Then this class is for you! There are blue

folders on the ledge outside of the

church office. Please take one and read

through it if you think you would like to

attend a class.

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One of God's best gifts is family. Contrary to what some may think, the American Dream of owning our own home or having a big nest egg should not be the goal, but rather, loving each other, caring for each other and supporting each other, even and especially through the hard times in life. "Heavenly Father, may we all not take lightly our relationships with each other, especially as we see things seeming to come apart in this world. Help us to realize the importance of

praying for each of our family members, committing them to Your keeping and guidance. We do thank You for material provision as well, but help us to put the material in the proper perspective. May our children and grandchildren see us putting You first, and may they do the same. May they be blessed to know You, Who to know aright is life and life eternal." Amen.

The Sunday sermon is available on the church webpage at www.sequimbiblechurch.org. Open ‘Media’, The Sunday sermon is available on the church webpage at www.sequimbiblechurch.org. Open ‘Media’, The Sunday sermon is available on the church webpage at www.sequimbiblechurch.org. Open ‘Media’, The Sunday sermon is available on the church webpage at www.sequimbiblechurch.org. Open ‘Media’, select ‘Launch Sermon Player’. Our website also has upcoming activities and the weekly bulletin. The select ‘Launch Sermon Player’. Our website also has upcoming activities and the weekly bulletin. The select ‘Launch Sermon Player’. Our website also has upcoming activities and the weekly bulletin. The select ‘Launch Sermon Player’. Our website also has upcoming activities and the weekly bulletin. The “Sequim Bible Church” Facebook page also shows current and upcoming activities. “Sequim Bible Church” Facebook page also shows current and upcoming activities. “Sequim Bible Church” Facebook page also shows current and upcoming activities. “Sequim Bible Church” Facebook page also shows current and upcoming activities.

DEVOTIONAL . . .DEVOTIONAL . . .DEVOTIONAL . . .DEVOTIONAL . . .

The Presumptuous GloveThe Presumptuous GloveThe Presumptuous GloveThe Presumptuous Glove

What would you think of a glove that went wandering off without the hand?

God is working in this world by Himself and sometimes by operating through men (the glove).

What a delusion for the glove to assume autonomy!

“. . For without Me you can do nothing”. John 15:5c (context: “abiding in the vine.”)

For me?For me?For me?For me?

Thank you, Jesus, for enduring:

Incarnation Lack of recognition

Mocking

Abuse Pain

Crucifixion

Separation from the Father Rejection

. . .for me.for me.for me.for me.

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MISSIONS.. . . TIM & AILEEMISSIONS.. . . TIM & AILEEMISSIONS.. . . TIM & AILEEMISSIONS.. . . TIM & AILEEN SELANDER, JAPANN SELANDER, JAPANN SELANDER, JAPANN SELANDER, JAPAN

Executive Summary:Executive Summary:Executive Summary:Executive Summary: Right when we've lost our accountant, PBA is being audited! But Ms. Oi is making a remarkable recovery. In Kumamoto, site of this spring's terrible earthquakes, the churches have redoubled their efforts in broadcast evangelism. The roller coaster called "BJapan" continues to be on the upswing. New efforts at children's outreach at Kotakecho Bible Church. Tokyo's loss -- all four grandkids in Dallas. Greetings, on a hot rainy day in Tokyo. The Taxman The Taxman The Taxman The Taxman There's a crackle of nervous electricity running through PBA's office. And, no, it's not the thunder and lightning rattling Tokyo today in the summer heat. The "IRS" of Japan is here; PBA is being audited. We got notice about two weeks back, and have been running at a fevered pace trying to get all our paperwork ducks in a row. The taxman and his partner got here about an hour and a half ago, and will be our 'guests' for the next three days. Three of our administration/finance staff are huddled in the conference room with them, along with a rep from the firm that does our corporate taxes. Ten minutes ago, our staff poured out of the room, "I need the World Vision contracts...," "We need the paper work on the production we do for the Christian Reformed Church...," "I need the inventory numbers of Rev. Hatori's book..." After the staff scrambled to provide all that, every one headed back to the conference room, and the office is relatively quiet again. Except for that inaudible nervous energy crackling in the air. Thankfully, audits in Japan don't involve the General Manager. Neither my Japanese nor numeric abilities are up to the task. So, I'm sitting here at my desk, feeling a little bit useless, and grateful for a staff that is rising to the occasion. Also, very appropriate for a thunder-storming day, the phrase, "When it rains, it pours" keeps rolling around inside my head. As you may remember from our past couple of updates, we lost our very capable bookkeeper to a stroke in late March, right before we had to close the books on the fiscal year. That was an extremely difficult mountain to climb. Then we covered her position with other staff, but have realized they weren't up to the task, and already the books don't balance. We were just getting a handle on that, and we were hit with the audit. It's comin' down in buckets! The Miracle LadyThe Miracle LadyThe Miracle LadyThe Miracle Lady The silver lining is that Ms. Oi, our bookkeeper, has made a fantastic recovery -- we so appreciate your prayers for her. At first the doctors said, if she even survived, she'd be wheelchair bound and very handicapped. But she is walking, talking, out of the hospital and living by herself in her apartment. She's still got a ways to go. Her legs don't quite move as she wishes, and getting on and off a crowded train is still tricky. Also, while her emails are crystal clear, when speaking, a difficult concept can cause some confusion. But in the next few weeks, she'll start back at work part-time. Truly a miracle. "With His stripes we are healed." Earth QEarth QEarth QEarth Q----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QQQQ----QuakesQuakesQuakesQuakes By now the news has faded off the world stage, but the earthquakes in Kumamoto (South Japan, very close to Nagasaki) continue to have deep reverberations here. It was an extremely unusual, on-going event starting in April, with over 75 major earthquakes and well over 1,000 smaller quakes. The earth is moving so much, people have gotten 'sea sick' on dry land, and everyone's nerves are on edge. The damage to buildings and infra-structure is wide spread. Buildings that could have withstood 1 or 2 quakes, just can't handle 75! A small association of Kumamoto churches sponsor PBA's "Light of the World" radio broadcast locally. The church that was 'home' to the association collapsed, and others were damaged. Like so many churches in Japan's outlying areas, they are very small, congregations are elderly, and they were at the point before the quake that they wondered if they could possibly keep up airtime payments. With the damage and other needs created by the quake back in Tokyo, we wondered if this was the end of the Kumamoto "Light of the World." We should have known God had other plans! One Christian from another part of Japan, but also a 'fan' of "Light of the World," felt God telling her to send a donation to the Kumamoto association. So she did -- $100,000!! The pastors in the association were dumb-founded, but (after re-re-reconfirming the donor's intent) have accepted the gift and have re-committed themselves to getting the Gospel out to their weary, stressed out fellow citizens -- 99.9% of whom still don't know the Savior. They've asked us to work with them in devising new strategies of outreach -- which we are delighted to do. The BobsThe BobsThe BobsThe Bobs They call roller coasters "jet coasters" here in Japan, (and The Bobs by old Chicagoans), but no matter what you call 'em, they're a wild ride. Kind of like Friendship Radio/BJapan has been... and so many of you have prayerfully and financially ridden those ups and downs with us. But for the past year BJapan has been scaling the heights. Almost on a dare from Trans World Radio, we gave shortwave a try and the results continue to be astounding. A single broadcast routinely brings in 100 responses -- phenomenal. And many of the shortwave listeners have started listening to our 24/7 internet stream of straight Bible-teaching programs.

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MISSIONS . . . COMISSIONS . . . COMISSIONS . . . COMISSIONS . . . CONTINUED. . . SELANDERS NTINUED. . . SELANDERS NTINUED. . . SELANDERS NTINUED. . . SELANDERS

But we did have one stomach-flipping dip in the rails this year, as it looked like once again we were headed for the

financial cliff. We ran out of money to pay for the shortwave broadcast and my partner's salary. Yet God is so

good. We have faithful partners in the US, and also received some large one-time donations. Then just in the nick of

time, we were introduced to a ministry in Singapore that wants to reach Japan, so we were able to help them secure a slot on a satellite TV system here. Not only does Japan get a new channel of outreach, but BJapan gets a

commission from the station for each airing, as well as production income as we help with editing the program, too.

I get to do that editing, so I work all day at PBA, and all evenings and weekends editing for BJapan, but we are thor-

oughly enjoying the 'view from the top.'

We're giving shortwave listeners lots of Bibles, and doing lots of follow-up, but so far as we know, haven't been able

to lead any of them to the Lord yet. Not unusual for Japan, but we really covet your prayers that the broadcast bear

lasting fruit.

The Crumbcrunchers, Part 1The Crumbcrunchers, Part 1The Crumbcrunchers, Part 1The Crumbcrunchers, Part 1

Again, as you may well be aware, our little church's Sunday School 'died' when our

Nicholas and April (now in their 30's!) graduated from 'kiddie-hood' way back when.

There were no kids. But a few years back our pastor's wife and Aileen set out to

change that, and completely bucking the trend in Japan, we've had a great Sunday

School and kids' outreach, centered on the pastor's two kids and a crowd of their

friends. But now the pastor's kids are growing up, numbers were down, and there was concern about the future of our Sunday School.

So we're trying new things. Aileen hosts a "Mommy meeting" at our home, for moms with toddlers, making connec-

tions for the future. We've also started a 'Homework Help' club for junior high kids -- bring your homework to church,

and our adults will help you study! (Only in Japan!! I can't imagine that appealing to US kids :-) Posters and flyers for

local kindergartens are working too -- had 50 kids show up for our summer outreach when we expected only 35!

Please pray for all the seed being sown in these precious little souls.

The Crumbcrunchers, Part 2The Crumbcrunchers, Part 2The Crumbcrunchers, Part 2The Crumbcrunchers, Part 2

Our daughter April and her family have lived here in Tokyo for the

past six years, while her husband Dusty worked at the MK school our

kids attended. But the Lord led them back to the States this

summer, and we bid farewell to Cai and Laz, our 5 and 3 year old

grandkids. The kids seemed excited to be moving to America, but

were very unhappy Grandma and Grandpa (mostly Grandma!)

weren't going with them.

But, as only our loving Lord could arrange, April and crew actually moved to a Dallas suburb, into the other half of

the duplex where Nicholas and his family live! He has two little girls similar ages to April's boys, and Aileen is thrilled at

the thought that her kids and grandkids are all living under the same roof! But we are going to miss them, and are

looking forward to the day when the four grandkids can be put on a plane for Tokyo and spend a summer vacation

with us

Blessings on you for reading this far. I'm always far too long when I write. We greatly appreciate your TLC and partnership as we serve Him here in Japan.

Tim and Aileen, Tim and Aileen, Tim and Aileen, Tim and Aileen, TEAM missionaries to Japan, assigned to: 1) the Pacific Broadcasting Association 2) BJapan media

ministry 3) Kotake Cho Bible Church and neighborhood outreach ...and partnering in this work with you!

Thanks!

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WHEN YOU PRAY:WHEN YOU PRAY:WHEN YOU PRAY:WHEN YOU PRAY: • Ask for the Lord's will to be done and to His glory. • Pray we will live so others see Christ fleshed out and that we’ll serve Him daily. • Pray for God’s guidance for Pastor Dave, Pastor Shane, Pastor Pat and our Elders and Deacons.

SALVATION:SALVATION:SALVATION:SALVATION: • Pray for a REVIVAL to sweep this country. • Pray for protection, strength and health for MISSIONARIES AROUND THE WORLD. • Pray SBC will have an impact in Sequim by proclaiming the Gospel.

CANCER CANCER CANCER CANCER ---- FRIENDS & FAMILY OF SBC:FRIENDS & FAMILY OF SBC:FRIENDS & FAMILY OF SBC:FRIENDS & FAMILY OF SBC: 1. Please be in prayer for a man name Jeff Worthy. He has cancer throughout his body and only has a short time

left. He is a Christian. Pray for peace and comfort for him and his family. 8/17 2. Pray for a man name Steve. He is needing a bone marrow transplant. At this time he is in remission. He is

concerned about his insurance paying, and if he will be able to meet all of his financial needs. He will not be able to work for a couple of months. Be in prayer for his wife Barbara, she will be his caregiver. Pray she will have strength and endurance. Pray for salvation for both of them. 8/17

3. Pray for PAULAPAULAPAULAPAULA, a new Christian, recently diagnosed with two melanomas. Surgery has been scheduled Pray for success and complete healing. Her husband with Alzheimer's continues to deny his condition and refuses help. Pray for the Lord to intervene with health care for both of them. Pray that this would draw her closer to the Lord and bring her husband to salvation. 8/1

4. Lavina Johnson received news from a former exchange student RUTH ELLEN, RUTH ELLEN, RUTH ELLEN, RUTH ELLEN, who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The treatment has not yet been determined. Her husband Jon and 3 1/2 year old daughter Gabby need prayer. Pray for complete healing. Pray for peace and comfort for all of them. 8/1

5. PETE, PETE, PETE, PETE, a friend of Neil & Cecilia Eckerson, has a spot on his lung that is cancerous. Pray for wisdom for the doctor to prescribe the right treatment plan. Pray for peace for Pete. Pray for healing and salvation. 8/10

6. Brenda Newman’s sister-in-law JEANIE BOGGS JEANIE BOGGS JEANIE BOGGS JEANIE BOGGS has a cancerous tumor on her pancreas. She has just finished her first round of chemo. She is scheduled for four two-week sessions. Then they will operate on the tumor. They are hopeful that it will have shrunk. Pray for God’s grace, peace and strength for Jeanie and Brenda’s brother during this difficult time.

7. At KRIS BOWER’S KRIS BOWER’S KRIS BOWER’S KRIS BOWER’S maintenance chemo appointment the doctor said she will only be getting one chemo maintenance instead of two!! She may only be on treatment another five to six months. Continue to pray that after the treatment she will continue to be cancer-free. Kris thanks everyone for praying.

8. CAROL, CAROL, CAROL, CAROL, Kris Bower’s sister has been diagnosed with more cancer. The cancer Carol had in her leg has very aggressively been spreading to many parts of her body. This is what has been causing the extreme pain she has been having. The doctors have said she, most likely has two months to live and have recommended to her husband, Tim that she be admitted into a care facility because she is going to need way more care than he would be able to give her at home. Her bones are very fragile and could easily be broken. Pray for an abundance of God’s grace to be poured out on Carol and Tim and that they both will believe in Jesus through this. Carol might already be a Christian but Kris is not sure.

9. Please continue to keep MARIA CORDOVA MARIA CORDOVA MARIA CORDOVA MARIA CORDOVA in prayer for healing. She is receiving chemo injections. Pray they will help her.

10. PAM LEAVITT’S PAM LEAVITT’S PAM LEAVITT’S PAM LEAVITT’S insurance company is paying and is now working on a more aggressive medication. Pray for complete healing. 7/25

11. Estelle Stott’s brother-in-law Larry requests that you continue to pray for CHESTER DEAN CECIL. CHESTER DEAN CECIL. CHESTER DEAN CECIL. CHESTER DEAN CECIL. His wife BARBARABARBARABARBARABARBARA was trying to help Chester Dean get up and she fell. She broke her shoulder in five places and her arm between

shoulder and elbow. Also LARRY LARRY LARRY LARRY injured his foot and leg and cannot walk on it. Pray for healing for all of them. 12. Pray for JUDYJUDYJUDYJUDY. She has terminal cancer, and they are giving her a short time to live. She does not know the Lord. Pray for her salvation. Pray she will open her heart to Him. 7/1 13. Pray for RANDY ANDERSON. RANDY ANDERSON. RANDY ANDERSON. RANDY ANDERSON. He has stage 4 cancer. He will begin chemo & radiation. Pray for peace and comfort

for his wife and two young sons. 7/1 14. Doris McFaddin’s sister RACINE RACINE RACINE RACINE is taking an oral chemo medication for a lump that was found. The meds are making her ill. She wants to thank everyone for the prayers on her behalf. Pray for healing and complete peace for her. 7/25 PRAYER NEEDS & PRAISE:PRAYER NEEDS & PRAISE:PRAYER NEEDS & PRAISE:PRAYER NEEDS & PRAISE: 1. GAIL CROSSMAN GAIL CROSSMAN GAIL CROSSMAN GAIL CROSSMAN will be having a CT Scan at Virginia Mason on September 7th. Be in prayer that will it will go smoothly and the results will be positive for her. She also has an infection from some dental work that she had done recently. Pray for quick and complete healing. Pray also for her daughter June’s salvation. 8/16

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2. Pray for a COUPLE COUPLE COUPLE COUPLE who seem to be experiencing a great number of trials. Pray for God’s wisdom, peace and comfort. 8/16 3. Naomi Youngblood has a niece SUSAN SUSAN SUSAN SUSAN who has been ill for a very long time. She is in her 50’s and has lived longer than the doctors ever thought she would. She has three major illnesses. Her mother and sister take care of her around the clock. Pray for peace and comfort for her and her family. She is a believer. 8/16 4. Please be in prayer for Stucky’s GREAT GRANDCHILD GREAT GRANDCHILD GREAT GRANDCHILD GREAT GRANDCHILD (10 months) who needs surgery on his lung to remove a golf ball size cyst before it obstructs breathing or turns to cancer. Pray for wisdom for the doctor, and peace for the parents. 8/11 5. ARNETTA HEDSTROM ARNETTA HEDSTROM ARNETTA HEDSTROM ARNETTA HEDSTROM is now at Sequim Rehab Center, in Room 104. She is having gallbladder problems. Pray for

wisdom for the doctor and that she will recover quickly and completely. 8/15 6. Donna Pearson’s son MARK MARK MARK MARK took a serious fall that needed surgery. The surgery turned out to be much more extensive than what they thought. The surgery covered the shoulder, broken arm and ribs. Pray for complete and quick healing. Pray for peace and comfort.8/9 7. Continue to pray for good health for RICHARD EDESRICHARD EDESRICHARD EDESRICHARD EDES. 8. Doug & Lonna Munson’s son STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN STEVEN is doing much better. He is no longer experiencing the migraine headaches. They thank you for all the prayers on his behalf. 8/16 9. LESLIE VERDICK”S . LESLIE VERDICK”S . LESLIE VERDICK”S . LESLIE VERDICK”S surgery has again been postponed again. She has a urinary tract infection that needs clearing up

before the surgery. The new surgery date is now September 6th. She is very discouraged. Pray that the surgery will take place this time and all will go well. Pray for quick and complete healing. 8/15

10. Bob Ferron’s son RAY’SRAY’SRAY’SRAY’S wound on the bottom of his foot has gotten larger. He is going to the wound center here in Sequim. He now has a scooter to use to keep off of his foot. Pray for quick and complete healing. 8/15 11. NEITA FERRON NEITA FERRON NEITA FERRON NEITA FERRON is she is feeling better. Continue to pray that she will heal quickly and the pain will go away. 8/15 12. Pat & Giles McHenry are asking for safety for their son-in-law MAJOR JOHN KNIGHT, M.D. MAJOR JOHN KNIGHT, M.D. MAJOR JOHN KNIGHT, M.D. MAJOR JOHN KNIGHT, M.D. who is deployed to the Middle East for 4 months. Pray for his protection and peace for his wife and children. 7/25 13. Pray for a COUPLECOUPLECOUPLECOUPLE struggling with their marriage and alcohol. Pray for God’s healing and strength. 7/25 14. BOB HILL . BOB HILL . BOB HILL . BOB HILL is having a lot of lower back pain. Pray for relief of pain and peace and comfort for him. 15. SHARON KRATZER SHARON KRATZER SHARON KRATZER SHARON KRATZER is dealing with a lot of lower back pain. Pray for healing and relief. 7/18 16. ED HAKO’S ED HAKO’S ED HAKO’S ED HAKO’S back surgery was today Wednesday, August 17th. Pray that the surgery went well. Pray there will be no complications. 17. Please be in prayer for EVELYN UPHAM EVELYN UPHAM EVELYN UPHAM EVELYN UPHAM as she journeys through the illness of dementia. 18. Pray for KATI, KATI, KATI, KATI, Darlene Hakos’ granddaughter who left to join the army. KATI KATI KATI KATI was baptized. Pray for her growth

in Christ. 19. Continue to pray for Darlene Hako’s son STEVEN.STEVEN.STEVEN.STEVEN. Pray for pain relief and complete healing of his shoulder. Also,

continue to pray for Darlene’s daughter TAMMY TAMMY TAMMY TAMMY who broke her shoulder and tore the rotator-cuff. Pray for peace for her while it is healing.

20. . . . Pray for the SBC YOUTH GROUP. SBC YOUTH GROUP. SBC YOUTH GROUP. SBC YOUTH GROUP. Pray that seeds will be planted and will take root. GOD’S PROTECTION, BLESSING and COMFORT:GOD’S PROTECTION, BLESSING and COMFORT:GOD’S PROTECTION, BLESSING and COMFORT:GOD’S PROTECTION, BLESSING and COMFORT: 1. Pray for peace and comfort for Billy Wood Billy Wood Billy Wood Billy Wood and family with the passing of Jane. 2. Pray for CHILD EVANGELISMCHILD EVANGELISMCHILD EVANGELISMCHILD EVANGELISM, that the clubs would be protected and able to stay in the schools. 3. TTTTHOSEHOSEHOSEHOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES: ARNETTA HEDSTROM, CONNIE WOLFENDUNABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES: ARNETTA HEDSTROM, CONNIE WOLFENDUNABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES: ARNETTA HEDSTROM, CONNIE WOLFENDUNABLE TO ATTEND SERVICES: ARNETTA HEDSTROM, CONNIE WOLFENDEN, EVELYN UPHAM.EN, EVELYN UPHAM.EN, EVELYN UPHAM.EN, EVELYN UPHAM. 4. Ask for safety and salvation for ALL OUR TROOPSALL OUR TROOPSALL OUR TROOPSALL OUR TROOPS and their FAMILIESFAMILIESFAMILIESFAMILIES at home. 5. Pray for CHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE SUFFERING FOR THEIR FAITHCHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE SUFFERING FOR THEIR FAITHCHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE SUFFERING FOR THEIR FAITHCHRISTIANS WORLDWIDE SUFFERING FOR THEIR FAITH. Pray for God’s strength for them. 6. IIIISRAEL SRAEL SRAEL SRAEL THIS WEEK WE ARE PRATHIS WEEK WE ARE PRATHIS WEEK WE ARE PRATHIS WEEK WE ARE PRAYING FOR: YING FOR: YING FOR: YING FOR:

Church: Church: Church: Church: Dungeness Lutheran Church, Pastor Jack Anderson Missionaries: Missionaries: Missionaries: Missionaries: Jerry & Linda Glass - Biblical Ministries Worldwide, Uruguay, South America

WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING AT THE CHURCH:WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING AT THE CHURCH:WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING AT THE CHURCH:WEDNESDAY PRAYER MEETING AT THE CHURCH: 6:00 pm - Room 401 SUBMIT PRAYER REQUESSUBMIT PRAYER REQUESSUBMIT PRAYER REQUESSUBMIT PRAYER REQUESTS TOTS TOTS TOTS TO: SBC office Monday: SBC office Monday: SBC office Monday: SBC office Monday----FridayFridayFridayFriday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm, 683-4135 or email to: [email protected] After office hours, weekends and holidays After office hours, weekends and holidays After office hours, weekends and holidays After office hours, weekends and holidays call Dale Gustafson: 683-5405 or email: [email protected].

PLEASE UPDATE PRAYER REQUESTS BY CONTACTPLEASE UPDATE PRAYER REQUESTS BY CONTACTPLEASE UPDATE PRAYER REQUESTS BY CONTACTPLEASE UPDATE PRAYER REQUESTS BY CONTACTING THE OFFICE. ING THE OFFICE. ING THE OFFICE. ING THE OFFICE. THANK YOU.THANK YOU.THANK YOU.THANK YOU.

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DEACONS DEACONS DEACONS DEACONS Tom Boyd Chairman, Building/Facilities Wendy Boyd Secretary Dan Edwards Special Projects, Finance Chris Parker Sound & Worship Joyce Thomas Benevolence/Women’s Ministry Dave Zerby Vehicles, Safety & Security Warren Goulding IT (Information Technology)

MINISTRY TEAMMINISTRY TEAMMINISTRY TEAMMINISTRY TEAM

Dave Wiitala Senior Pastor 461-0331 [email protected] Shane McCrossen Family Life Pastor 477-7927 [email protected] Pat Lynn Student Ministries Pastor 471-1150 [email protected] Don Nielsen Administrator Kent Keller Traditional Worship Leader Dave Donaghay Contemporary Worship Leader John Mangiameli Derek Thomas Steven Mangiameli Dale Gustafson Church Office & Prayer Chain Co-coordinator Dave Thomas Director Christian Education Missions Chairman Fran Nielsen Prayer Room Coordinator Lynn Sanem Men’s Ministries Joyce Thomas Women’s Ministries John Mangiameli Children’s Ministries Gary DeKorte Security Tom Boyd Facilities Manager Deborah Dupont Custodian Mary K Heindl & Sandy Ruby Nursery Coordinators Sandy Shamblin Office Manager Pam Leavitt Librarian

NOTES . . . NOTES . . . NOTES . . . NOTES . . . August 21, 2016August 21, 2016August 21, 2016August 21, 2016

PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH DOORS PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH DOORS PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH DOORS PLEASE NOTE: CHURCH DOORS are open Monday through Thursday, from 9:00 am (earlier if an activity is happening) to 4:30 pm. The building is locked when no activity is scheduled in the building). WE NOW HAVE A DEVICE AT THE WE NOW HAVE A DEVICE AT THE WE NOW HAVE A DEVICE AT THE WE NOW HAVE A DEVICE AT THE EAST DOOR WALL AT THE MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE. PRESS THE BUTTONEAST DOOR WALL AT THE MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE. PRESS THE BUTTONEAST DOOR WALL AT THE MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE. PRESS THE BUTTONEAST DOOR WALL AT THE MAIN LOBBY ENTRANCE. PRESS THE BUTTON AND WHOEVER IS IN TAND WHOEVER IS IN TAND WHOEVER IS IN TAND WHOEVER IS IN THE OFFICE AT THAT TIME HE OFFICE AT THAT TIME HE OFFICE AT THAT TIME HE OFFICE AT THAT TIME WILL LET YOU IN. WILL LET YOU IN. WILL LET YOU IN. WILL LET YOU IN.

ELDERSELDERSELDERSELDERS Joe Mangiameli Chairman Cliff Brehan Vice Chairman Dave Upham Treasurer, Finance Liaison Dale Gustafson Clerk, Deacon Liaison Gary DeKorte SOI Liaison Dave Thomas Women’s Ministry & Missions Liaison Shane McCrossen Family Life Pastor & Worship Team Liaison Patrick Lynn Youth Pastor & Christian Education Liaison

As required by the church constitution, the church financial statement will be posted shortly As required by the church constitution, the church financial statement will be posted shortly As required by the church constitution, the church financial statement will be posted shortly As required by the church constitution, the church financial statement will be posted shortly

after the first of each month, on the bulletin board to the left of the church office window.after the first of each month, on the bulletin board to the left of the church office window.after the first of each month, on the bulletin board to the left of the church office window.after the first of each month, on the bulletin board to the left of the church office window.

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