OUR CURRENT SERMON SERIES is on The Practical Religion of Jesus. The Gospels reveal a Jesus who primarily focused on practical behavior, and not on theoretical beliefs. His religion was relational, and we would do well to learn from Him. We hope you are enjoying this series.

THE SOUTH BAY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER is in need of non-perishable food items. These include cereal, oatmeal, pancake mix, syrup, juice, pasta/sauce, Kraft mac & cheese, canned soups, Pasta-Roni, Rice-a-Roni, ramen, or anything else you can think of that is nonperishable and easy to cook in a pan. If you are able to donate any of these items, please place them in the round barrel located in our Church foyer. Thank you so much for the year-round help you provide to these families in need.

TOMORROW IS OUR CHURCH OUTING TO PETCO PARK! If you purchased tickets and have not yet received them, please talk to Pastor Gary after today’s service. Please note: the game’s starting time has been changed to 4:10 pm. We are looking forward to seeing everyone in their Padres gear tomorrow afternoon!

THE SECRET FRIENDS REVEAL LUNCHEON will be held right after Church in the Fellowship Hall on Sabbath, August 19. If you missed this session of Secret Friends, another one will start back up in a few months. We will keep you informed of that starting date as it approaches.

MIDWEEK FELLOWSHIP will continue taking a summer break until the first Tuesday of September.

ADVENTIST WOMAN in need of live-in help in exchange for room in home. If interested, please contact Angela Carralero for more information at (619) 249-4778.

THE 31ST STREET SDA CHURCH is holding a “Back 2 School” block party” from 1:00-5:00 pm on Sunday, August 13, at the 31st Street Church campus (414 S. 31st Street, San Diego, CA 92114).