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Give Thanks To God The LordGive thanks to God the Lord; upon His Name now call.Make known among the people on earth what He has done for all.Sing praise to Him, now sing; His wondrous acts proclaim.Rejoice, all you who seek the Lord; come glory in His Name.

Look to the Lord’s great strength; remember all His deeds.His judgments are in all of the earth; He is the Lord indeed.His covenant e’er will stand; His oath He’ll ne’er forget.A thousand generations pass; God’s word continues yet.

Sing to the Lord, all earth; His saving power proclaim.Declare His glory to every race; His marvelous deeds now name.For great is God the Lord, most worthy of all praise.He made the heavens and the earth; fear Him and give Him praise.

Splendor and majesty before the Lord are found.Both strength and joy with Him do dwell; bring offerings, come bow down.Ascribe unto the Lord the glory due His Name;The splendor of His holiness now worship and proclaim.

Let now the heavens rejoice; let earth give glad refrain.The world is established, never to be moved; tell everyone God reigns!Now let the sea resound, be jubilant all fields;The forest trees will sing for joy; earth’s Judge is now revealed.

Give thanks to God the Lord; His goodness now declare.He saves, delivers from every foe; His love endures forever.Give thanks unto His Name and glory in His praise;Praise to the God of Israel for everlasting days.

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What is God CallinG You to do?

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And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.” Mark 16:15 (NASB)

I was twenty-four years old the f irst t ime I was asked to preach at church. Considering the verse above, that may sound l ike a decent start to an inspir ing spir i tual success story! However, the opposite is actual ly true. When asked if I would preach I didn’t even hesitate in responding with an emphatic “No!” I was completely convinced of the fol lowing three things. First, I wouldn’t do a good job. Second, I had nothing new or important to say. Third, someone else would do a better job.Two days later I was driving from Tucson to Phoenix, AZ, when I bel ieve an angel asked me “Are you a Christ ian?” My response was probably the same as what yours would be. “Of course I’m a Christ ian!” Moments later the penetrating reply came. “Then why don’t you want to share that with the world?”I felt l ike I had taken a dagger to the heart. God h ad c l e a r l y o p ened a d oo r f o r me t o a c t u a l l y “wa l k t h e t a l k ” r a t h e r t h an j u s t b e i n g a s p e c t a t o r C h r i s t i a n… and I s a i d “No!” I wa s t o o f o c u s ed on my se l f , my d e s i r e s a nd my f e a r s , i n s t e ad o f l e t t i n g God l e a d i n my l i fe.

Needless to say, this conversation with the angel convicted me of my mistake. I cal led the pastor back to tel l him that I had a change of heart, l i teral ly, and that I would be wil l ing to preach after al l . Unfortunately in the meantime he had found someone else. It was two-and-a-half years later before I was asked to preach again!I bel ieve that many of us fal l into the category of “spectator Christ ians.” Thankful ly God is in the business of giving second chances! There are so many needs and opportunit ies both inside and outside our church. With the 2013 calendar year fast approaching this is a great t ime to prayerful ly accept responsibi l i t ies and be more active in the work of our church. We need to remember Mark 16:15 and share the Good News of God’s love with everyone around us.Your restraints are probably no different than mine were. If you fear that you wouldn’t do a good job then consider Genesis 26:24. God says, “Do not be afraid, for I am with you.” If you think you have nothing to say read Exodus 4:10-12. “Now go; I wil l help you speak and wil l teach you what to say.” If you bel ieve that someone else would do a better job then don’t forget Luke 19:40. “I tel l you,” he repl ied, “if they keep quiet, the stones wil l cry out.”What is God cal l ing you to do? What should your answer be? The Bible clearly tel ls us who wil l win the batt le between good and evi l. God wil l get His work done. The only question that remains is whether you and I wil l be a part of that work.

May Jesus live in you every day and may you shine—all the time!

Live the Life, James Pate

The Prayer Team would like to remind every one that there is an opportunity for prayer every Sabbath at 9:00 am at the front of the sanctuary. This is a time to prepare your heart for the Sabbath and lay the week that is behind you to rest.

there were no reports from Women’s Ministries, Personal Ministries, or Worship Committee.

There is also an opportunity for group intercessory prayer every Sabbath evening to close the Sabbath. We also sing hymns, praise the Lord in prayer and have a scripture reading. Any and all prayer warriors are welcome and needed. This is truly a blessing to those who attend. Many prayers have been answered. Due to the shorter days and earlier sunset, Saturday evening prayer group will change it’s meeting time from 6:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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N Please Note: Nov. and Dec. fellowship dinners are going to be the 1st and 4th Sabbaths. We are adjusting the schedule to better fit the holiday season. We would like everyone to bring their favorite Thanksgiving dish and dessert on Nov. 24, and favorite Christmas dish and dessert for Dec. 22.

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The Thanksgiving Basket Fund raiser was a great success on September 30th, where a spaghetti dinner was hosted by NVSDA Community Services and the Social Committee. For only $5, each patron enjoyed salad, spaghetti, garlic bread, and various desserts/drinks made by volunteers. In addition to the fellowship of the meal, there were also plenty of recreational options —from a bouncy house to beanbag tossing, volleyball, and baseball. The Spaghetti Dinner raised over $300, with 100% of the proceeds being used for funding Thanksgiving food baskets. Thank you to all the volunteers, donors, and those who came out to support the fund raiser. The Spaghetti Dinner fund raiser represents a big step in gathering needed resources, and there is much work left to be done. The full cost of funding all of the Thanksgiving baskets this year is estimated at around $1,200. Please prayerfully consider making a monetary and/or nonperishable food item donation to the Food Pantry to help with this ministry. If you know of any individuals or families in need of a Thanksgiving basket, please submit the information to Stephanie Bacchus or Judy Marshall by November 10. Thank you!

Due to conflicting schedules the baby shower for Beth Long has been changed to November

10th at 6:30 p.m. Beth is having a boy.

Social committee is hosting Bowling Day at Hill Top Lanes November 11th at 2:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per person,which includes the cost of shoe rental.

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1. Keep this command with out spot or ___ 1Tim. 6:146. We know that our old ___ was crucified with him. Rom. 6:610. A rising, a ___, or bright spot Lev. 13:214. Jesus of Nazareth, with was crucified: he is Mark 16:6 15. The burning sand will become a ___, the thirsty ground Isa 35:716. Before me was a ___! It’s rider was named Death Rev 6:817. Not plant the body that will be, but just ___ ___ (1,4) 1Cor. 15:3718. Go ___ all the world and preach the good news Mark 16:1519. Bring forth ___ ___, and thou shalt call his name JESUS (1,3) Matt 1:2120. David mad this a ___ and ordinance 1Sam. 30:2522. I will ___ above the tops of the clouds Isa. 14:1424. Drove the sea back with a strong ___ wind Exod. 14:2126. For ___ commands are a lamp, this teaching is a light Prov. 6:2333. To another faith by the ___ Spirit 1Cor 12:934. Son of man, take thee a ___, and lay it

Bible Crossword before thee Esek. 4:136. But lips that speak knowledge are ___ ___ jewel (1,4) Prov. 20:1540. One of the soldiers ___ Jesus’ side with a spear John 19:3442. Then Job took a piece of broken pottery and ___ Job 2:844. Ran greedily after the ___ of Balaam for reward Jude 1:1145. Vain for you to rise up early, to sit up ___ Ps. 127:247. Bring me any __ too hard for you Deut. 1:1748. Learn to maintain good works for necessary ___ Titus. 3:1450. Whatever is hidden is ___ to be disclosed Mark 4:2252. A whirlwind will ___ them away Hos. 4:1955. Appeal, request 2 Chr. 6:1958. Am I a sea, or __ __ (1,5) Job 7:1259. In an ___ to escape from the ship, the sailors Acts 27:3063. They swarmed around me like ___ Ps. 118:1264. There ___ till ye depart from that place Mark 6:1067. so he sent him out of the ___ of Hebron Gen. 37:1468. He tore the lion apart with his ___ hands Judg. 14:12

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69. A whit horse, whose ___ is called Faithful and True Rev. 19:1170. The sons of Esau, who is __ Gen 36:1971. Tell the Israelites to bring you __ __ heifer (1,3) Num. 19:272. I will take the ___ heart out of their flesh Ezek. 11:1973. So is good ___ from a far country Prov. 25:25

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Ex. 39:392. This is the ___ of David’s mighty men: Jashobeam, 1 Chr. 11:113. There was what looked like ___ of glass (1,3) Rev. 4:64. But Esau ran to ___ Jacob and embraced him Gen.33:45. Your arm is ___ with power Ps. 89:136. Joshua son of nun secretly sent two ___ from Shittim Josh. 2:17. A very long period of time.

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9. Bring it to thee in __ by sea to Joppa 2 Chron. 2:1610. And keep some ___ between the herds Gen 32:1611. And to decide all ___ of dispute and assault Deut. 21:512. Man does not live on bread ___ Matt. 4:413. The wicked ___ their bows; they set their arrows Ps. 11:221. Which shall not ___ of death, til they see Matt. 16:2823. Is on his way to Timnah to ___ his sheep Gen. 38:13-1425. Exiles who lived at __ Abib near the Kebar River Ezek. 3:1527. He mad a ___ of cherubim of olive wood 1Kings 6:2328. Take a pot, and put an ___ full of manna therein Exod. 16:3329. Roman Emperor31. Eyes they have closed; ___ at any time they should see Matt. 13:1532. Darius the ___ took over the kingdom Dan. 5:3133. The creatures ___ back and forth like flashes of lighting Ezek. 1:1435. Keep away from every brother who is ___ 2 Thess.3:637. Anyone who says to his brother, ___’, is answerable to Matt. 5:2238. In ___ ___ it shall be made with oil (1,3) Lev. 6:2139. I will give him ___ from all his enemies 1Chr. 22:941. As fish are caught in a ___ net Eccl 9:12

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46. The sucking child shall play on the hole of the ___ Isa 11:849. Swords into plowshares, and their ___ into pruninghooks Isa. 2:451. And neither did ___ nor drink Acts 9:952. Every knee will bow; by me every tongue will ___ Isa. 45:2353. ___ your treasure is, there your heart will be Matt 6:2154. I mean not that other men be ___, and ye burdened 2 Cor 8:1356. He brought out Israel, ___ with silver and gold Ps. 105:3757. Units, parts58. By him we cry, “___, Father...” Rom. 8:1560. For he commandeth ___ the winds and water Luke 8:2561. When the LORD God___ the earth and the heavens Gen 2:462. He that ploweth should ___ in hope 1Cor. 9:1065. Snakes among them; they___ the people and many Israelites died. Num. 21:666. ___ ___ not forget your precepts (1,2) Ps. 119:141

All I’m saying is, would it cause any major damage to say “Thank you?”

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Offer to God the sacrifice of thanksgiving Psalm 50: 14

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September’S SunSet Schedule

11-2 6:22 p.m.

11-9 5:15 p.m.

11-16 5:10 p.m.

11-23 5:06 p.m.

11-30 5:03 p.m.

FRIDAY SATURDAY

11-3 6:21 p.m.

11-10 5:14 p.m.

11-17 5:09 p.m.

11-24 5:05 p.m.

Speaker Schedule for novemberNov. 17 - The Bacchus Family

Nov. 24 - Pr. Ramos

Nov. 3 - Jack Bowers

Nov. 10 - Pr. Ramos/communion

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1. Waffles: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Place a large baking sheet in the oven.2. Combine the flours, sugar, baking powder, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl; stir to mix well and set aside.3. Combine the buttermilk, pumpkin, egg, oil, and vanilla in a medium bowl; whisk until smooth. Add the buttermilk mixture and 1/3 cup water to the flour mixture; stir until a moist batter forms.4. Beat egg whites in a medium-size bowl with an electric mixer on high until stiff peaks form. Gently fold whites into batter.5. Coat a waffle iron with cooking spray and preheat. Spoon about 1/3 cup of batter for each 4-inch waffle onto the hot waffle iron, spreading the batter to the edges. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until the steaming stops. Transfer waffles to baking sheet in oven to keep warm. Repeat procedure to make 16 waffles. Serve with Cranberry Honey.6. CRaNBeRRy HoNey: Bring the honey and cranberry juice to a boil over medium heat in a medium saucepan. Add 3/4 cup of the cranberries and cook 5 minutes or until cranberries pop. Stir in the remaining 1/4 cup cranberries. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes before serving. Makes about 1 cup.

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1-1/5 C. all Purpose Flour1-1/4 C. Whole Wheat Flour1/3 C. Sugar2-1/2 tsp. baking Powder1-1/2 Pumpkin Pie Spice1 tsp. baking Soda1/4 tsp. Salt1-1/2 C. low-fat buttermilk1 C. Canned Pumpkin

1 lg. egg1 tbs. Canola oil1 tsp. Vanilla extract2 egg Whites

cranBerr y honey :3/4 C. honey1/4 C. Cranberry Juice1 C. Fresh/Frozen Cranberries divided

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