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 7 in the series.

“SECRET FRIENDS,” sponsored by Hearts-To-Hearts, starts again this week! 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 held on December 1.

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. If you would like to contribute items toward any of these activities, sign-up sheets will be available today.

SEE’S CANDY FUNDRAISER forms and payment must be returned by October 13 to ensure candy arrival by Thanksgiving.

OUR PATHFINDER CLUB has a busy week ahead. They will clean up De Anza Cove tomorrow and depart for the Teen Institute at Pine Springs Ranch on Friday. Please keep our club in your prayers as they set out to help our community and create lasting memories.

THE NEXT MEETING OF THE SAN DIEGO ADVENTIST FORUM will be on 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.”

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.

JUDITH SNOWDEN would like to thank you for keeping her in your prayers. Her health has seen progress but she is not out of the woods yet. She hopes to be able to worship again with us soon.

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO:

29th Rick Newby                                            Serena Leonard 1st

29th Sergio Sanguesa                                  Tatiana Tavano 2nd

30th Maria Singleton                                          Ray Bitar Jr. 2nd

1st Redemption Burks                                           Tami Todd 3rd

1st Michelle Lagos                                  Manuel Fuentes Jr. 4th