Adoration, the offering of worshipful praise, is widely recognized as a key element of prayer. But, arguably, it is the aspect of prayer we are quickest to neglect or rush by. When we pray, no one needs to remind us to prioritize making our requests known to God...But our adoration is often abbreviated to an opening statement... It's more salutation than adoration, a quick hello before we are off to the real business of asking... One day we will gather around a table crowded with those who have loved God the most and the longest. And on our lips will be unmitigated adoration. Why wait until that day? — Jen Wilkin
Let's Hang Out! @ Wildwood Park After church this Sabbath! Meet at the Playground! Snacks Provided.
Toledo Junior Academy Education Day
THIS SABBATH!
Bobby Ostrander passed away Monday October 17th at 9:20pm after battling cancer. Bobby's family and Pastor had a circle prayer around his bed reading verses and committing Bobby to God. Heather Smith LaPoint spent a couple hours with him and then Pastor Mike and Jackie were with him when he took his last breath. Bobby was surrounded by church friends and family when he died. Now, he rests until Jesus comes.
Memorial Service: November 5, 2022 at 3:00pm Toledo First Adventist Church
Pastor Steve Cozzens
Pastor Cozzens is the interim pastor here at Toledo First. He has been attending church here since 2006 and has worked as the associate pastor here for almost 3 few years. If you haven't had the pleasure of making his acquaintance yet, be sure to stop and introduce yourself. He would like to meet you!
Dunes Veggie Food Order Forms
Due Tuesday November 8th
Please plan to pay by check when you pick up your order on Tuesday November 15th.
Please bring in new or used coats, gloves, boots, scarves, hats and any other winter clothes and put them in the boxes marked "Coats for the Cold" by the church office. Together, let's try to help as many people as we can stay warm this winter!
Remember, Jesus said, "I needed clothes and you clothed me."
It's almost time to choose Toledo First delegates for the Ohio Conference Constituency Meeting in Worthington, Ohio on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Because our church is so large, we need to send 8 delegates to this important meeting. Therefore, all church members have the opportunity to vote for 11 (8 delegates plus 3 alternates) currently attending adult members who live in Ohio or near the Ohio/Michigan border. You can vote one of two ways: electronically via a link that will be posted here in the Toledo First Newsletter on Thursday December 1st or via paper roster distributed in the bulletin Sabbath December 3rd. Additional paper rosters will be available in the office. The last day to vote both on paper or electronically is Monday December 12th. Either way is equally acceptable but you can only vote once.
NOV 5 Helen Konewka
NOV 7 Gabriel Landeros
NOV 9 Bev Ostrander
NOV 11 George Jenkins
NOV 14 Daniel Landeros
NOV 15 Fern Baer, Sara Rios,
NOV 17 Will Frey, Pat Kline
NOV 18 Marilu Beebe
NOV 28 Callie Hood
NOV 30 Alex Bills, Kathryn Landeros
A sheep, a drum, and a snake fell off a cliff. Baa-dumm-tsss
$1,116.36
In change from the wishing well and penny jug will be combined with the December special offering to support the Pakistan School Project.
Dear Toledo First Church, Thank you for welcoming our family into yours and for the lovely farewell party. We give thanks to God for you and the nearly sixteen years we shared. We will miss you dearly!
Christians don’t say goodbye, only "See you next time", so "See you next time!" In Christian Love, Pastor Mike, Jackie, Josh, and Lydia
Toledo First Pathfinders Tuesdays 6:00pm
Need a quick or not so quick stress-break?
Fresh out of ideas?
Try this: Breath in deep through your nose and out slowly through your mouth 10 times.
Weekly reminder of how to win friends for Jesus:
Arouse in the other person an eager want .
Luke 24:32
Bonnie Mattison: Health and healing from cancer Debbie (Cathie H’s friend): Healing for her legs Jonathan (Cathie’s son): Strength from the Lord Aranda Family: Strength to carry on after losing a child Fred Shook (Mary S’s friend): Comfort for the loss of Karen Kim B: Restoration of health and healing for stomach pain Mary Snowberger: Improvements of her health Diana: To find a new safe home Annette Martes: Health and healing Efrain Martes: Recovery from a surgical procedure Fern Baer: Health and healing for her lymphoma, comfort and joy Jean Kline: Health and healing during her current health trials Charles Jake: Healing and health Kimiko Kawakami: Healing and health Charles Payne: He will be able to return to Andrews University Travis: He is hurting and sad. He needs to know and trust Jesus. Bev Ostrander: Healing from accidental injury Victoria Williams: Help finding an affordable home health aide Saira Fryman: Health and healing Dennis Fryman: Health, healing and rehabilitation Linda Fryman: Health and healing, peace, joy as she lives with Parkinson’s Jeff: Finding full-time work and relief from stress Peggy Willardo: Healing from health problems & help with anxiety Dottie Hall: Comfort after husband's passing & healing from cancer Susan Kay Carter: Comfort & peace after daughter’s passing TJA: Spiritual, mental, emotional, social & physical blessings for all Fortune Family: Safe travels and new beginnings Rachel: Strength and joy from the Lord to face each day Tripp Cantwell: Healing from cancer. Susan: Healing for her grandson, comfort and peace from her Creator
Don't forget the Secret Sister Program will start in January. Ladies who would like to participate should fill out an interest card located on the table in the foyer and place the card in the basket. Please turn in your card by December 3rd.
See Cathie Heath for questions.
“Women’s Ministries is looking forward to planning future events and serving the women of our church and community. If you would like to donate funds to this ministry please mark your tithe envelopes and designate your online donations as such.
For questions related to Women’s Ministries see our new director Janessa Garman.
Thank you Janessa for your willingness to serve!
God's Pantry Wednesdays 12:00 - 3:00
Food Pantry Wishlist:
spaghetti noodles
instant oatmeal
peanut butter
canned fruit
green beans corn
Northwood Community Closet
Thursdays 9:00-11:00
Parkwood King's Clothing Closet
Tuesdays 9:00-1:00
Bread from Heaven Ministry
If you know someone in need, tell them we have bread from Panera in the kitchen on Fridays from 9:00am-10:00 am
OCT 15 Farewell Toledo - Pastor Mike
OCT 22 Pastor Steve
OCT 29 Ringfest
NOV 5 Education Day
MISS A MESSAGE? Did you know you can read the sermon notes via Google Docs by clicking this link for Pastor Mike's Sermons?
If you're able and willing to cheerfully support (2 Corinthians 9:7) our school building addition, please consider adding it to your monthly contributions. Every little bit will help us pay for the loan. Thank you for helping us introduce more students at Toledo Junior Academy to Jesus and do more good (Psalm 51:18)!
AMAZON SMILE Simply by starting your Amazon shopping at smile.amazon.com and selecting Toledo Junior Academy as your charity of choice, a percentage of your purchase will go to TJA. Thanks for your support!
There is a beautiful Sabbath School app now available for download. Search your app store for "Sabbath School & PM."
Archived presentations from Prophecies of Hope can be found by scrolling to "videos" and searching by date on church Facebook page. You do not need a Facebook page to access the church Facebook page. facebook.com/tfsda.org
TruthLink online Bible studies offer doctrinal clarity while showing the centrality of God's love.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS THIS WEEK are TUE / WED / THUR 9am - 3pm.
