• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Bible Study Salvation in Signs and Symbols, Wednesdays 6-7 pm 

• Second reading for Virda Lee transferring her membership to Northwest Church from Gary Mizpa Church.

• Northwest Adventist School Annual Christmas Play and Dinner December 14 at 4:00 pm will be a spaghetti dinner.  The Christmas Play starts at 5 pm. Both events are free of charge. Donations will be accepted.

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• Next week’s speaker is Pastor Ovid. Joseph Erracho is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer. 

• Thank you church members for helping our "Thanksgiving Caring". 14 families comprising 26 individuals were helped out. Please remember to support the fund. We will be helping those who need some love for Christmas. Please let Jim Pavelka know if you have a family or person who could use some loving cheer. Please let him know buy December 13 so the recipients will receive a gift card on December 20. 

• School program and fundraising event on Sunday, December 14

• Special Church Program  Ethnic foods potluck & afternoon talent show social on Sabbath, December 20

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Bible Study Salvation in Signs and Symbols, Wednesdays 6-7 pm

• Church Board Meeting tomorrow at 6pm

• Transfers First call for Dan and Myra Langford from the Illinois Conference to our church.

• NW Church and School Play practice right after church today. The Northwest Adventist School Annual Christmas Play and Dinner.

• December 14 at 4:00 pm will be a spaghetti dinner.  The Christmas Play starts at 5 pm. Both events are free of charge. Donations will be accepted.

• Sabbath November 15 - Guest speaker is Elder Vic Van Schaik, Indiana Conference President  

• Next week’s speaker is Vic Van Schaik. Laurie Valentino is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257 

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446 

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills. 

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.  

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry is underway! This year’s goal is 50 boxes - last year our church packed 47 boxes!! Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Operation Christmas Child partners with churches like ours and other ministries in more than 100 countries each year to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with millions of children and invite them to follow up discipleship. Your shoebox and prayers can make all the difference. Drop off date at our church is Sabbath, November 22nd following church service. It costs &10 per box to ship, so bring that as well. Look for boxes and packing information in the church lobby.  Thank you for your faithfulness!

• It's that time of year when we reach out to distribute gift cards to those in our church family or people you know who could use some help. Please contact Jim Pavelka so he can make a list and get the cards and distribute them.

 “Praise God, we are finally back in our own church after nearly a month of closure for hazmat cleaning! We want to express our heartfelt gratitude to Cross of Christ Lutheran Church for graciously opening their doors and providing us a place to worship during this time.

A special thank-you as well to all of you for your faithful prayers and generous financial support. Your contributions, above and beyond regular tithes and offerings, is going to help the ministry of Northwest Adventist church recover from this unexpected challenge and keep our ministry strong. Let’s give thanks together for God’s protection, provision, and for bringing us back home!”

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you. 

• Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

• The annual Indiana Conference Young Adult Retreat will take place at Timber Ridge Camp from November 14-16.  If you are between the ages of 18-35 and would like to experience being real with Jesus and the opportunity to make friends with other young adults in Indiana, please consider attending this exciting event! Registration is open now! To register, visit indysdayouth.org and click on the banner. Registration closes November 6th.

• Next week’s speaker is Dave Rosales. Glenn Moore is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry is underway! This year’s goal is 50 boxes - last year our church packed 47 boxes!! Samaritan’s Purse sends gift-filled Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes to children in need around the world together with the message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Operation Christmas Child partners with churches like ours and other ministries in more than 100 countries each year to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with millions of children and invite them to follow up discipleship. Your shoebox and prayers can make all the difference. Drop off date at our church is Sabbath, November 22nd following church service. Look for boxes and packing information coming soon in the church lobby.  Thank you for your faithfulness!

• Sabbath November 15 - Guest speaker is Elder Vic van Schaik, Indiana Conference President

• Resuming our Wednesday night prayer and Bible study - Salvation in Signs and Symbols. 6:00-7:00 PM.

• Women’s Fall Retreat October 24-26, 2025 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Discovering God in Our Story with Tricia Wynn Payne. Register online at indysda.org/womens-ministries

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Communion service October 4th

• Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

• Outdoor Church Info for September 27

• Arrival and Setup Time 0930 – 1030

• Church starts @ 1100

• Sabbath School to follow

• Lunch is potluck style, so bring a dish to share

• Side Note: Bring some firewood to share for the fireplace. Bring your evening snacks to share, like hotdogs, chips, chili, baked potatoes, smores, etc… Wear comfortable fall clothes and bring a jacket or blanket if the weather is cool. Come and enjoy a wonderful Sabbath in nature and enjoy some fellowship! 

• Next week’s speaker is Pastor Ovid. Robert Wier is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills. 

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Today, September 13th there will be a Zoom meeting in the fellowship hall. It will start at 3:30. It pertains to more information for the Sabbath School teachers. If you can't make it to the first class, another one will start at 5:30. Thanks for all your hard work.

• Elders’ Meeting Tomorrow at 5pm

• Christmas Play We are preparing for our Christmas play fundraiser. If your child is 5-16 years old and interested in being a part of the play this year, please contact Mary Scalzitti 219-333-7123 by October 5th (All children attending our church school will have a part in the play). The Christmas play will be on December 14, 2025

• Baptism September 20th

• Women’s Fall Retreat October 24-26, 2025 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Discovering God in Our Story with Tricia Wynn Payne. Register online at indysda.org/womens-ministries

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Outdoor Church at Indiana Dunes September 27th together with Hammond, our sister church of the district. For more info call Stephanie.

• Communion service October 4th

• Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

• Next week’s speaker is Pastor Shepherd. Wissel Joseph is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257 

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer. 

• NEWSTART program Tomorrow, September 7th at 10am. Fall NEWSTART program will be breakfast of champions. Starting the day healthy!

• On September 13th there will be a Zoom meeting in the fellowship hall. It will start at 3:30. Please put this on your calendar. It pertains to more information for the Sabbath School teachers. If you can't make it to the first class, another one will start at 5:30. Thanks for all your hard work.

• Women’s Fall Retreat October 24-26, 2025 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Discovering God in Our Story with Tricia Wynn Payne. Registration begins Aug 25th at https://indysda.org/womens-ministries

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Outdoor Church at Indiana Dunes September 27th together with Hammond, our sister church of the district. For more info call Stephanie.

• Baby Dedication September 6th 

• Communion service October 4th 

• Bible Study Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

• Next week’s speaker is Dave Rosales. Glenn Moore is the elder. 
  

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else. 

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Please check bulletin board for the new schedule for adult Sabbath School teachers. The old one is no longer in effect. Contact Jeanne G. if you have any questions

• NEWSTART program Sunday, September 7th at 10am. Fall NEWSTART program will be breakfast of champions. Starting the day healthy!
  

• Blood Drive Tomorrow, Aug 17th from 9-2

• Women’s Fall Retreat October 24-26, 2025 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Discovering God in Our Story with Tricia Wynn Payne. Registration begins Aug 25th at

• indysda.org/womens-ministries

• The food pantry is getting low and needs your non-perishable foods/can goods. Please help to fill our little pantry outside. Thank you.

• Church Board Meeting Tomorrow, August 17th at 6pm

• Elders’ Meeting Tomorrow, August 17th at 5pm

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Outdoor Church at Indiana Dunes September 27th together with Hammond, our sister church of the district. For more info call Stephanie.

• The Pastor is resuming the Wednesday evening Bible Study and he is asking your opinion about a separate time for Prayer Meeting - time and format. Please, reach out to him. 

• Next week’s speaker is George Jungjohan. Robert Wier is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Please check bulletin board for the new schedule for adult Sabbath School teachers. The old one is no longer in effect. Contact Jeanne G. if you have any questions

• No potluck today the fellowship hall is still used by the school until the classrooms are going to be ready after the remodeling job is done.

• Pastor Edvan Benitez, our guest speaker, is working on a special project focused on church growth and community impact - he is going to use a specific survey assessing church members how Northwest Adventist Church is active in our community. The project is part of a grant proposal that can really bust any ministry. Welcome Pastor Edvan!

• NEWSTART program Sunday, September 7th at 10am. Fall NEWSTART program will be breakfast of champions. Starting the day healthy!

• Blood Drive Aug 17th from 9-2

• Women’s Fall Retreat October 24-26, 2025 at Abe Martin Lodge in Brown County State Park. Discovering God in Our Story with Tricia Wynn Payne. Registration begins Aug 25th at

• indysda.org/womens-ministries

• The food pantry is getting low and needs your non-perishable foods/can goods. Please help to fill our little pantry outside. Thank you.

• Zoom Prayer Meeting There will be a zoom prayer meeting every Tuesday at 5pm for those who might be interested. Pastor Shepherd will be running the meeting. This will be in concert with the Monticello church. The zoom number is 385-048-5877, and the password is 3SrTuT

• Church Board Meeting Sunday, August 17th at 6pm

• Next week’s speaker is Pastor Ovid. Rich Mendez is the elder.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257 

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Please check bulletin board for the new schedule for adult Sabbath School teachers. The old one is no longer in effect. Contact Jeanne G. if you have any questions

• Dear Church Family,

• Thank you for surrounding me with your love, prayers, and compassion during this season of loss. Every message, phone call, card, flower, and word of encouragement on my FB page has been a reminder of God’s presence through His people. I’ve truly felt the strength of your prayers and the comfort of the Body of Christ lifting me up. May the Lord bless you for the kindness you've shown.

• If you would like your birthday included, please email jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446.

• Steven Bohr Seminar June 18-21 at the Hammond church

• Blood Drive Aug 17th from 9-2

• NEWSTART Program Dr T Radcliffe DDS, Dental health June 9th at 6pm

• Pastor Shepherd will be giving lectures on the book of Revelation starting June 9 at 7 PM at the Hampton Inn in Valparaiso on Silhavy Rd. All of you are welcome. There will be nine lectures starting that Monday, going Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday for three weeks.

• Volunteers needed to help setting the props for Messiah's Mansion exhibition Tuesday from 9:00 AM and eventually Wednesday. Thank you. Please promote this unique event for our community by email, text, social media and also share some flyers. Pray for people who are going to visit the exhibition.

• Next Sabbath worship service - Messiah's Mansion crew

• Outdoor Church May 24th at Indiana Dunes State Park. Arrival and Setup Time 9:30. Church starts 10. Lunch is potluck style, so bring a dish to share. Bring some firewood to share for the fireplace. Bring your evening snacks to share, like hotdogs, chips, chili, baked potatoes, smores, etc. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a jacket or blanket if the weather is cool. Come and enjoy a wonderful Sabbath in nature and enjoy some fellowship! For more info, please contact Stephanie Jones 219-928-0504 (text or call).

• Northwest Adventist Christian School End-of-Year Program & Social Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM. Join us as we celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students at Northwest Adventist Christian School’s End-of-Year Program and Social! This special evening will feature uplifting musical performances by our talented students, showcasing their dedication and creativity. We will also take time to honor students with well-deserved awards in recognition of their efforts throughout the school year. Come and share in the joy as we reflect on the year’s blessings, support our students, and fellowship together. Let’s make this a memorable evening for all!

• Next Week’s Speaker is Glenn Moore. Elder is Robert Wier.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Messiah's Mansion Ministry. For few days in the middle of June, Messiah's Mansion exhibit is going to enhance our church ministry and be the center of attention for the whole Northwest Indiana - a full-scale, interactive replica of the tabernacle. By walking through the exhibit with a guided tour, people are going to uncover the deep spiritual significance behind each part of the sanctuary, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan through this immersive experience. Spread the word. Be ready to help

• Outdoor Church May 24th at Indiana Dunes State Park. More info to come.  

• Baby Shower A baby girl is in the way!  We are having a baby shower tomorrow, May 4th at 11:00 am for Mialy and Toki. Let’s help them get ready to welcome their first baby girl. Finger food or any light food is welcome!

• Nominating Committee Meeting tomorrow, May 4th at 9 am.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Lindsay Hinshaw. Elder is Glenn Moore.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6p

• Messiah's Mansion Ministry. For few days in the middle of June, Messiah's Mansion exhibit is going to enhance our church ministry and be the center of attention for the whole Northwest Indiana - a full-scale, interactive replica of the tabernacle. By walking through the exhibit with a guided tour, people are going to uncover the deep spiritual significance behind each part of the sanctuary, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan through this immersive experience. Spread the word. Be ready to help

• Monday, March 31, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. - virtual Ellen G. White Issues Symposium organized by the Center for Adventist Research, the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office, and the Seminary Department of Church History. The purpose of this symposium is to break new ground in understanding Ellen White and issues relating to her life, ministry, and prophetic gift that have current importance. Papers will be presented with a prepared response. There will be an opportunity to submit questions relating to Ellen White and current issues and as many of these questions as time will allow will be debated at the afternoon panel discussion. There is no charge for attending the symposium and registration is not necessary. Contact the Center for Adventist Research for more information: 269-471-3209 or car@andrews.edu.

•  A Zoom link will be posted on the event website: centerforadventistresearch.org/egw_symposium.

• Sabbath April 12 - The Great Controversy Project. Sharing books with QR codes for every chapter for people to listen to or watch the unfolding story of Salvation from Jesus' Resurrection until His second coming. All are encouraged to join this effort! We will have a haystack lunch and a short training before we go out into our community.

• Blood Drive American Red Cross Blood Drive, Sunday, April 6 from 9-2 at the church.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Pastor Ovid. Elder is Laurie Valentino.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Messiah's Mansion Ministry. For few days in the middle of June, Messiah's Mansion exhibit is going to enhance our church ministry and be the center of attention for the whole Northwest Indiana - a full-scale, interactive replica of the tabernacle. By walking through the exhibit with a guided tour, people are going to uncover the deep spiritual significance behind each part of the sanctuary, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan through this immersive experience. Spread the word. Be ready to help

• Sabbath April 5 is the prospective day of beginning the process of electing our church new officers and ministries' leaders. First step - selecting the nominating committee by direct vote that day. May God bless us with wisdom, discernment and with willingness to serve.

• Monday, March 31, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. - virtual Ellen G. White Issues Symposium organized by the Center for Adventist Research, the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office, and the Seminary Department of Church History. The purpose of this symposium is to break new ground in understanding Ellen White and issues relating to her life, ministry, and prophetic gift that have current importance. Papers will be presented with a prepared response. There will be an opportunity to submit questions relating to Ellen White and current issues and as many of these questions as time will allow will be debated at the afternoon panel discussion. There is no charge for attending the symposium and registration is not necessary. Contact the Center for Adventist Research for more information: 269-471-3209 or car@andrews.edu.

• A Zoom link will be posted on the event website: centerforadventistresearch.org/egw_symposium.

• Sabbath April 12 - The Great Controversy Project. Sharing books with QR codes for every chapter for people to listen to or watch the unfolding story of Salvation from Jesus' Resurrection until His second coming. All are encouraged to join this effort! We will have a haystack lunch and a short training before we go out into our community.

• Blood Drive American Red Cross Blood Drive, Sunday, April 6 from 9-2 at the church.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Elder Kent Nichols. Elder is Joseph Erracho.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills. 

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Messiah's Mansion Ministry. For few days in the middle of June, Messiah's Mansion exhibit is going to enhance our church ministry and be the center of attention for the whole Northwest Indiana - a full-scale, interactive replica of the tabernacle. By walking through the exhibit with a guided tour, people are going to uncover the deep spiritual significance behind each part of the sanctuary, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan through this immersive experience. Spread the word. Be ready to help

• Sabbath April 5 is the prospective day of beginning the process of electing our church new officers and ministries' leaders. First step - selecting the nominating committee by direct vote that day. May God bless us with wisdom, discernment and with willingness to serve.

• Monday, March 31, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. - virtual Ellen G. White Issues Symposium organized by the Center for Adventist Research, the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office, and the Seminary Department of Church History. The purpose of this symposium is to break new ground in understanding Ellen White and issues relating to her life, ministry, and prophetic gift that have current importance. Papers will be presented with a prepared response. There will be an opportunity to submit questions relating to Ellen White and current issues and as many of these questions as time will allow will be debated at the afternoon panel discussion. There is no charge for attending the symposium and registration is not necessary. Contact the Center for Adventist Research for more information: 269-471-3209 or car@andrews.edu.

• A Zoom link will be posted on the event website: centerforadventistresearch.org/egw_symposium.

• Sabbath April 5 is the prospective day of beginning the process of electing our church new officers and ministries' leaders. First step - selecting the nominating committee by direct vote that day. May God bless us with wisdom, discernment and with willingness to serve.

• Sabbath April 12 - The Great Controversy Project. Sharing books with QR codes for every chapter for people to listen to or watch the unfolding story of Salvation from Jesus' Resurrection until His second coming. All are encouraged to join this effort! We will have a haystack lunch and a short training before we go out into our community. 

• Next Week’s Speaker is Goerge Jungjohan. Elder is Wissel Joseph.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Messiah's Mansion Ministry. For few days in the middle of June, Messiah's Mansion exhibit is going to enhance our church ministry and be the center of attention for the whole Northwest Indiana - a full-scale, interactive replica of the tabernacle. By walking through the exhibit with a guided tour, people are going to uncover the deep spiritual significance behind each part of the sanctuary, and gain a deeper understanding of God’s plan through this immersive experience. Spread the word. Be ready to help

• NEWSTART March 10th at 6pm. Exercise Health!

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Monday, March 31, from 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET. - virtual Ellen G. White Issues Symposium organized by the Center for Adventist Research, the Ellen G. White Estate Branch Office, and the Seminary Department of Church History. The purpose of this symposium is to break new ground in understanding Ellen White and issues relating to her life, ministry, and prophetic gift that have current importance. Papers will be presented with a prepared response. There will be an opportunity to submit questions relating to Ellen White and current issues and as many of these questions as time will allow will be debated at the afternoon panel discussion. There is no charge for attending the symposium and registration is not necessary. Contact the Center for Adventist Research for more information: 269-471-3209 or car@andrews.edu.

• A Zoom link will be posted on the event

  website: centerforadventistresearch.org/egw_symposium.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Pastor Ovid. Elder is Joseph Erracho.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Men’s Retreat: This February 28 to March 2 at Timber Ridge Camp we will be having a power-packed men’s retreat! If you want to be spiritually revitalized and better equipped to be the leader that God wants you to be and connect with more brothers in Christ, please plan to attend this event! Registration, meals and lodging is $75 if staying in a cabin and $100 if staying in a lodge. This includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging. For questions: please call Thomas Clark at 812-521-6867

  https://www.jotform.com/indysdayouth/men-retreat 

• Transfer request, 2nd  Reading and Vote Abraham Lewis III from Northwest to Mizpa Church

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Jim Pavelka. Elder is Laurie Valentino.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• NEWSTART program will be on February 9, 10 am in the fellowship hall

• Men’s Retreat: This February 28 to March 2 at Timber Ridge Camp we will be having a power-packed men’s retreat! If you want to be spiritually revitalized and better equipped to be the leader that God wants you to be and connect with more brothers in Christ, please plan to attend this event! Registration, meals and lodging is $75 if staying in a cabin and $100 if staying in a lodge. This includes 5 meals and 2 nights lodging. For questions: please call Thomas Clark at 812-521-6867

  https://www.jotform.com/indysdayouth/men-retreat

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Baptism February 15th

• Next Week’s Speaker is Pastor Ovid. Elder is Wissel Joseph.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Special prayer for Amanda Ramos her father, Bob Biancardi, still dealing with multiple illnesses at University Hospital in Chicago.

• Today, January 18, 2:00-4:00 - Indiana Conference Virtual Prayer Summit. Join the Conference website to register: www.indysda.org. Once registered, you will receive the link for this event.

• Welcome to our guest speaker, Dr. David Guerrero! Dr. Guerrero is a Board Certified Christian Counselor and Professional Life, Brain, Health and Wellness and Marriage Coach. He has served as a professional Chaplain in Connecticut and Wisconsin for nearly 20 years. He is a certified bereavement counselor with the Hospice Chaplaincy Institute and a Grief Coach. His passion is to see others experience wellness in mind, body and soul through counseling, life coaching, and seminar presentations like this one.

  Prepare to stay after lunch for his last presentation. Bring a friend.

  10:00 AM - "Brain Health Truth that Transforms"

  11:30 AM -"Meeting the Greatest Needs of the  Human Mind"

  12:30 PM - Lunch

  2:00 PM - "A Brain Health Plan That’s a Winner" and Q & A session

• Next Week’s Speaker is Glenn Moore. Elder is Joseph Erracho.  

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Church Board meeting tomorrow, Sunday January 19 at 6 pm. (it was postponed last week because of bad weather)

• Elders’ Meeting Tomorrow at 5 pm at the church.

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Dr. David Guerrero is our guest speaker and conducting a seminar, Brain Thrive on Sabbath, January 18. See the flyer.

• Condolences to Eileen and her family for the loss of her mother who passed away peacefully this last Monday.

• Special prayer for Amanda Ramos her father, Bob Biancardi, still dealing with multiple illnesses at University Hospital in Chicago.

• Next Sabbath, January 18, 2:00-4:00 - Indiana Conference Virtual Prayer Summit. Join the Conference website to register: www.indysda.org. Once registered, you will receive the link for this event.

• Next Week’s Speaker is Pastor Ovid. Elder is Robert Wier.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Bible Study Group Wednesdays at 6pm

• Baptism Sabbath, February 1.

• Today's offering is for Religious Liberty Department and Religious Liberty Magazine. This magazine is sent to tens of thousands of judges, lawyers, legislators, aldermen, mayors and members of US Congress. You may want to give something today or use the special envelope - take it with you and bring in back next Sabbath with your gift.

• Brunch and NWESTART presentation "Recharge with Exercise" by Virda Lee, Physical Therapist tomorrow at 10 am

• Church Board meeting tomorrow at 6 pm

• School Board meeting Tuesday, January 14 at 6 pm

• Please help support our church's blessing box. Many from the community are coming here for help with food. You can add it to the box directly or leave it in the fellowship hall to be put in. Just pick up one or two non-perishable items when you do your regular shopping. Examples of things to add: peanut butter & jelly, granola bars, cereal, soup & crackers, pasta & pasta sauce, pancake mix & syrup, applesauce, and canned tuna. These are just examples of items that are usually gone very quickly. PLEASE DO NOT DONATE EXPIRED ITEMS. Thank you.

• Jeanne Gilbert will be taking names for gift cards to be given out for Christmas. Please contact her by the 20th of December. Anyone wishing to help for the cards, can put money in envelope marked Christmas gift cards. Let's help others in need. We can be a great blessing to them. My phone is 219-242-1584. Thanks you very much. 

• Next Week’s Speaker is Crissy Clarida. Elder is Laurie Valentino.

• To reserve the fellowship hall please contact Sandy Mendez. Text or call 219-712-1257

• Schedule Changes: If you switch weeks with another person or make any other changes to the schedule, please let me know so the bulletin has accurate information. Thank you! jenmike1994@gmail.com or text 219-805-6446

• All tithe funds go directly to the Conference for support of the ministry. Church Budget stays at NW and goes toward our bills.

• Loose Offering is always for church expense unless specifically marked for something else.

• Prayer: An elder will be available after church service in the pastor’s study for any who would like special prayer.

• Prayer Meeting Wednesdays at 6pm

• Christmas Play will be December 15th. Dinner and bake sale will be at 4pm; the play will begin at 5pm. Please plan on joining us and supporting our children and school. Donations accepted for the meal. All donations will be used to purchase additional reading curriculum for the school. Do you like to bake? Don’t like to bake, but are willing to try? We need your baked goods to sell December 15. We are also looking for a volunteer to be in charge of the bake sale. If you are interested, please contact Mary Scalzitti 219-333-7123