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Sabbath January 18th, 2025

Sabbath School: Adults and children: 9:30 - 10:30 am.
Worship Service: Worship Service, 11:00 am.
Luncheon: Next church potluck will be this Sabbath January 18th.
Sunset on Friday: 4:23 pm; Sunset on Saturday: 4:23 pm

Sabbath Duties:

Sermon: Pr. Harold Alomia
Elder: Kathy Dufur
Praise Team: Edwin & Family
Offering: Local Church Budget
Children's Story: Jessica Yun
Deacons: Irwin Tomarere, Ryan Leggott, Mathew Whitt & Glenn Walean
Greeters: Patrice Christensen, Tom & Teresa Whiting

Prayer Requests:
  • Our community
  • Ron & Betty Case
  • Unspoken Requests
  • Special Prayer: If you would like a special prayer, please contact one of the pastors or church elders.

New Church Directory is coming up!

Please help us put together our NEW ​KSDA directory! Follow these 4 easy steps:
  1. Fill out the info form on our website.
  2. Watch your email for an invitation from Jonathan Wirtz to join the directory.
  3. Accept the invitation and log in to the online directory.
  4. View the other members in the directory, send messages, adjust what info is visible on your account.
Please enter your family's updated information here: https://ksda.org/

Happenings:

Hello Church! Our monthly potluck is this Sabbath, January 18th. Please don't forget to bring a dish ready to serve. We hope to see you all here.
The Kirkland Women's Prayer Group
We invite all women to join our informal prayer line on WhatsApp. The WA Conference also has a prayer line that meets every morning at 6:00 AM for 30 minutes of devotion and prayer. To join the WA Conference prayer line, call 206-743.0338 and enter the code 32229#. To join the WhatsApp prayer group contact Lonna at 301-3675019
Do you want to learn more about the Bible?
Join us for a Bible study on the book of Ephesians, taking place on Tuesday nights from 7 to 8 pm, with Pr. Harold Alomia in the fellowship hall. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The Great Controversy Group Study
Hello Church! This group started last Wednesday. Join the group study on Wednesdays night from 7-8 pm, in the Fellowship Hall. Any questions please call Edel Amundson at 206-999-3242
Bellevue SDA Church Seminar
Dr. Greg Dodds, professor and chair of the Department of History and Philosophy at Walla Walla University will be presenting a seminar at the Bellevue SDA church February 1, 2025. Dr. Dodds is a widely published author on the reformation and addresses a wide variety of topics including the history of Christianity and Adventists historical roots in Christian history; Faith and Science; Christianity and Politics, Tolerance and Persecution; and Christian Nationalism. We encourage each of you to make use of this opportunity.
Breathe Free 2025 - 9 Weeks Seminar
The Breathe Free Seminar already started. Please help us to spread this amazing opportunity. If you have a friend that you know want to kick the habit, let them know. The seminar meeting is on Wednesday nights from 7-8:30 pm, in the Juniors room. To register, please email bhalldorsson15@gmail.com or call (206) 617-2604



Rosario Church Retreat is Back!

Hello, church family! We are happy to announce that the Rosario Retreat is back. It will be from April 4 to 6, and our guest speaker will be pastor Randy Maxwell, the WA Conference Vice-President for Administration and Director of Prayer Ministries. It will be a weekend of blessings and fellowship. Registration starts this Sabbath January 18th, at the church credenza.

Church Ministries

Women's Ministries
Ladies, you are welcome to join the women's ministry Sabbath School at 9:30 am in the training room.
Church Greeters
If you would like to help with this important ministry, please contact Jeff Hudspeth or the church office.
Outreach Meal Preparation
We need volunteers to help prepare meals, and deliver, to the Safe Parking Shelter in Kirkland. Mondays at 5:00 pm in the church kitchen. If you are interested in participating, please contact Luciane Sarli at admin@ksda.org or 425-822-7922.
Announcement Info: If you ever have an announcement to add to the bulletin, bulletin board, or to present from the pulpit, please get approval from the office by noon on Thursday or speak directly to a pastor. Thank you!

Shut-Ins: In an effort to provide better care for our members, we are asking your help in locating members of the Kirkland church who are not able to come to Sabbath services. We do not always know when someone is ill or disabled. Our pastors and elders would love to visit with these valuable members.

Information Changes: If your address and/or phone ever change, please make that indication on your tithe envelope or on a pew card so the information gets to the Treasurer; they will not know it by your check alone. Thank you.

School New

KSDA
1/22 - Ice Skating
1/23 - Math Night, from 4:00-5:30 pm.
1/30 - 8th Grade Banquet
PSAA
01/17 - Senior Recognition: Kirkland SDA Church, 7:00 pm.
01/18 - Music Performance Dodici: Eastside Fellowship SDA Church
01/20 - No School MLK Day
01/23 - 01/25 - WWU Friendship Tournament
01/31 - Academy Day

Conference News

What Archaeology Can (and can’t)
Teach Us About the Bible
Are your thoughts holding you back? Join the Search for Significance Support Group starting January 21 and learn how to confront self-defeating beliefs using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Calvin Taylor in Concert
Women’s Retreat by
North Cascade Church
Revival
WWU Sabbath in Seattle!

Walla Walla University is hosting an alumni and friends Sabbath on January 18 in the Spokane area. The first event will be a special church service at Puyallup SDA Church, 902 Shaw Rd. E., Puyallup, with WWU president Alex Bryan at the pulpit. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m. and will be directly followed by group photos and a church potluck—WWU will be supplying a dessert buffet for everyone to enjoy!

Later that day,at 6 p.m., WWU will host a dinner and campus update at the Old Spaghetti Factory, 2509 196th St. SW, Lynnwood.

To RSVP, go to wallawalla.edu/rsvp, and for further event details, visit wallawalla.edu/alumni/events.

Honoring God in the New Year

As we step into a brand-new year, it's a perfect time to reflect on our financial stewardship. The Bible reminds us that everything we have is entrusted to us by God (Psalm 24:1). Our responsibility is not just to manage these resources wisely, but to use them in ways that honor Him and bless others.

The new year offers a fresh opportunity to realign our financial priorities with God’s purposes. Start by asking yourself: “Am I handling God’s money in a way that reflects trust, obedience, and gratitude?” Here are three key principles to guide you:


  1. Plan Prayerfully
    Proverbs 21:5 says, “The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.” Begin the year by prayerfully creating a budget that reflects your values. Include provisions for giving, saving, and spending. Ask God for wisdom to steward your finances in a way that brings glory to Him.
2.Give Generously
Generosity isn’t about how much we give but the heart with which we give. Jesus praised the widow who gave two small coins because she gave sacrificially and from her heart (Mark 12:41-44). Commit to being a cheerful giver this year, trusting God to supply all your needs as you sow
3.Trust Faithfully
The world often measures success by wealth, but God calls us to measure it by faithfulness. Matthew 6:33 says, “Seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.” Trust God’s provision as you make Him your financial priority.


As we enter this year, let’s resolve to honor God with every dollar entrusted to us. True financial stewardship isn’t just about managing money—it’s about growing in faith, living generously, and impacting lives for eternity.

May this year be a season of abundance in finances and spiritual fruit as we faithfully steward all that God has placed in our hands

    Contact Information
    6400 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
    425.822.7922
    Fax: 425.827.8723
    office@ksdadmina.org
    ksda.org
    Office Hours:
    Mon-Th 8:00am-3:00pm
    Fri 8:00am-12:00pm