WE ARE CURRENTLY IN A SERMON SERIES titled The Book of Books. We are looking at the reasons that the Bible is so enduring, and examining its main themes. Today is part 8 in the series.

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE SAN DIEGO ADVENTIST FORUM will be next Sabbath, October 13, at 9:30 am in the fellowship hall. Dr. Donald Casebolt will be discussing the visions of Ellen White in his presentation:  “Believing Pseudepigraphal Books [2 Esdras]: Precedents & Implications for Canon & Inspiration.” No adult Sabbath School classes next week. Worship service begins at 11:15.

OUR PATHFINDER INDUCTION CEREMONY will be held next Sabbath, October 13, in the Sanctuary from 1-2 pm. All are invited to attend as we inaugurate another fantastic Pathfinder year.

SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER forms and payment must be returned by NEXT SABATH to ensure candy arrival by Thanksgiving.

“SECRET FRIENDS,” sponsored by Hearts-To-Hearts, has begun! If you would like to start a new friendship or celebrate an old one, the Secret Friends program is a fun way to do it! Contact Colleen Larsen (619) 850-3299 or Esther Alameddin (858) 692-7662 to sign up now.  The Reveal luncheon will be on Sabbath, December 1.

THE NEXT ADVENTURER CLUB OUTING will be next Sabbath. We will depart from the church at 1:30 pm. Please bring comfy clothes.

OUR HARVEST FESTIVAL is on Sunday, October 28, from 2-5 pm and will be held right here at the TSDA Church. The event will feature a dessert auction, a “my favorite things” basket silent auction, a chili cook-off, and craft booths. We hope to see you there!

THE HERITAGE SINGERS ARE COMING TO SAN DIEGO. They will be giving a free concert at 6 pm on Sabbath, October 27, at the College Avenue Baptist Church (4747 College Avenue, San Diego, CA 92115).

A FREE SEMINAR highlighting the signs of elder abuse will take place at 7 pm on Thursday, October 18, at the Ascension Catholic Church next door. All are invited to attend this information session.

MEDICAL BED AVAILABLE. If you are in need of an adjustable twin size medical bed, please contact Pastor Gary or the church office.

TWO SEPARATE HOUSING REQUESTS: Daniel Jenkins (405) 535-6537. Catherine Burks, Sharp Resident Chaplain, (513) 405-5608.

DO YOU NEED HELP with elder care, babysitting, errands, cooking etc? If so, please contact Angela Carralero at (619) 249-4778.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

6th Les Palinka                                               Colleen Larsen 8th

6th David Powers Jr.                              Carla Verbrugghen 9th

6th Lisa Aldava                                                Renee Gomez 9th

6th Dave Alofaituli                                       Angela Garrido 11th

6th F. Norheim                                               Brent Johnson 11th

7th Rochelle Bradford                                        Karin Vogel 11th

8th Mary Betts                                                        Kris Bietz 12th