LEADERSHIPTEAM

Benjamin Orian, pastor 360.310.6822Laurel Esselbach, office admin 253.537.2555

Ken Thompson, first elder 253.531.8856Elsa Leslie, elder 253.273.7318Silvia Orian, elder 303.506.1029Leon Hembry, elder 253.212.7702Del Harrison, elder 253.278.5584Ben Helu, first deacon 253.538.0614Ann Graham, first deaconess 253.328.5685Pam Woods, treasurer 253.606.8186Marge Thompson, clerk 253.495.0660

230 South 94th Street | Tacoma, WA 98444(253) 537-2555 admin@stafonline.org

Church Office Hours: Tues 1 - 5 pm; Wed/Thurs 10 am - 2 pm

STAFWELCOMEO come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto Him with Psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great King above all gods. Psalm 95:1-3 (NKJV)

H.G. Wells was not a religious person. In fact, he is regarded by most to be an atheist. But in his book Mr. Britling Sees it Through, he makes this profound statement: “Religion is the first thing and the last thing, and until a man has found God and been found by God, he begins at no beginning, he works to no end. He may have his friendships, his partial loyalties, his scraps of honor. But all these things fall into place and life falls into place only with God.” WELCOME TO STAF!— Pastor Ben

TODAYFellowship Lunch *

5:56p Sabbath ends6:30p “Deadly Myths” double-header *

SUNDAY, March 46:59p “Mark of the Beast”

TUESDAY, March 610a Food Store open/Bulletin Announcements Due 1p Church Office open until 5p6:30p Elders’ meeting

WEDNESDAY, March 77p Reunite small groups

THURSDAY, March 81p Church Office open until 5p 6:30p Community Gym Night

FRIDAY, March 9 6:04p Sabbath begins6:59p “The USA in Bible Prophecy”

SABBATH, March 10Fellowship Lunch *

6:59p “God’s True Church”*See Announcements or News pages for details

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To embrace diversity,

reject racism, fight for the powerless,

and break the cycle of

poverty in our neighborhood.

Grow to 500+ attending and

involved in soul-winning

and discipleship ministries.

Kids Missions Attendance Community

To provide outstanding

children’s and youth

ministries that teach, mentor, and prepare

kids for Jesus’ soon return.

To sponsor 2 international

mission trips to build up, edify,

and expand God’s kingdom

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Summary of our outreach goals for the next 5 years. Join us!

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SECOND READINGS FOR MEMBERSHIP TRANSFER Barbara Conley to Tacoma Central Adventist Church Mauricio and Maria Solarzano to Tacoma Hispanic Adventist Church

SAFE CHILD CHECK-IN STARTS TODAY Be sure to check in at the foyer and read the enclosed insert, as this impacts your children at Sabbath School and Children’s Church. Please also listen for Pastor Ben’s instructions during the Worship Service.

WOMEN’S and MEN’S LUNCHES NEXT SABBATH Please bring plenty of food to share at these potluck/covered dish lunches. Please look next week for the signs in kitchen re: where to put your food, depending on which group you are a part of. All men and women of STAF, as well as guests, are invited to join in. Worship, fellowship, outreach and ministering to one another are the goals of these ministries.

“ALL IN” EVERY MEMBER INVOLVEMENT Using your Spiritual Gifts in sharing the Gospel is the privilege of every Christian. STAF needs your involvement. One-time, monthly and frequent opportunities now available. Note on a Connect Card where you’d like to be involved and turn it in with the offering today.

PLEASE COMMUNICATE WITH US! How can we meet your needs or pray for you? What STAF ministry do you want to be involved in? Did your phone #/address change? Communicate with the Pastor or Office Admin. by turning in your card with the offering.

SERVING TRAYS FOR FAMILIES Cafeteria type trays are available for adults with small children or who assist elderly people at Fellowship Lunches. Today’s message will be made available on DVD

following the worship service. Find it in the literature rack in the Foyer. If you can’t be with us in person, you can always join the live stream at our website.

Pastor Orian Destiny (John 3:16 Finale)

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YOUTH DAY TODAY!Thanks STAF youth for making today’s Worship Service a special event where the ‘oldsters’ receive a blessing by tomorrow’s leaders—YOU!

FELLOWSHIP LUNCH TODAYEveryone is invited to enjoy a delicious build-your-own taco salad (“haystacks”) lunch. Come over to the gym after the Worship Service.

THIS WEEKEND’S DEADLY MYTHS EXPOSEDTonight @ 6p is a double-header —don’t miss any of these! “1,000 Years of Peace” & “The Truth About a Hot Topic.” Sunday —“The Mark of the Beast.”

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@STAFonline — mention us with a picture post & feedback

@stafonline — share your pics with us

/stafonline — subscribe and share the Gospel to a growing world-wide audience

Be sure to check weekly for updates, news, and changes at our website: www.stafonline.org&

March Goal: $11,000Received (MTD) $5,253

Ways to give: ' tithe envelope in the pew ( online at www.stafonline.org

Annual Goal (YTD): $33,000

Received (YTD) $11,295

Today’s offering focus is Washington Youth — supports ONLY youth and children’s ministries in Washington Conference, including Christian education, Pathfinders, summer camps and much more.

we return our tithes & offeringsLIVINGFAITH

PREACHINGSCHEDULE

TEACHINGSERIES

SAVE THE DATE! March 20 Finance Committee, Church Board March 21 Free Community Dinner WE NEED A HOST! March 31 Easter Service and Lunch April 28 Women’s Spring Day (in Auburn) June 15-23 Campmeeting (in Auburn)

OFFICE HOURS THROUGH THIS THURSDAY Tuesdays and Thursdays 1 - 5p. Normal office hours resume the following week

Pastor Ben’s New Sermon Series The Gospel in Genesis

Beginning April 7