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October is Pastor Appreciation Month—a wonderful time for us to come together and celebrate the amazing pastors who lead and care for our church family.
We invite you to join in spreading encouragement and gratitude all month long! Whether it’s through a heartfelt note, a thoughtful card, or a small gift, your expressions of appreciation will mean so much. You’ll find thank-you cards available on the church credenza throughout October—please feel free to take one and share your thanks.
Let’s fill this month with kindness and love, showing our pastors just how much they are treasured by our church community. Your participation will truly make a difference!

Prayer Ministry

When Divine Power is combined with human effort the work will spread like fire in the stubble.
(EGW/R&H 12/15/85)

Sabbath October 18th, 2025

Sabbath School: 9:30 am in the church Sanctuary and Training Room (Women's Ministry)
Worship Service: 11:00 am
Luncheon: Pastor's Appreciation Potluck
Sunset on Friday: 6:19 pm; Sunset on Saturday: 6:17 pm

Sabbath Duties:

Sermon: Pr. Harold Alomia - Reframing the Narrative: Happiness is LOVE
Praise Team: Youth Team
Children's story: Jessica Yun
Offering: Local Church Budget
Deacons: Brian Decker, Ethan Prince, Mark Hann and Kent Beddoe
Greeters: Art & Winie Ward
Prayer Requests:
  • 2025 Pentecost
  • For our Pastors

New Church Directory

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/

Church Finance Report

Year-to-Date Goal: $216,189
Received YTD: $183,986
Behind YTD: $-32,203
As of September 31st

Happenings:

PENTECOST 2025
Join us for a five-week series, "REFRAMING THE NARRATIVE". This series will focus on powerful prayers for renewal, unity, and transformation. A social hour (AROMA HOUR) will follow each church service. Invite friends and family and join us for this inspiring spiritual journey!
Hello Church Family!
We invite you to join us for a potluck this Sabbath, October 18th, as we celebrate our pastors during Pastor's Month. Please bring a gift or card to show your appreciation and help make this celebration truly special.
We also request that you not forget to bring extra food for this lunch. We'll have volleyball and soccer students from Walla Walla University attending our potluck.

Sympathy
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our brother in Christ, RON CRAUSE. He died alone in his house on September 4th. He was single and had no family members living nearby. Please pray for the people who loved him and are helping with the burial arrangements.
Praise Team Volunteers

We are looking for people to join or create a Praise team for Sabbath morning. If you are willing or interested, please contact the church office.
Kirkland SDA School Constituency Meeting Notice
When: 10/19 @ 5:00 PM
Where: KSDA Cafeteria
Who: The KSDA Constitution states that each Constituent Members will have one vote.
Agenda: Constitution Edits & Constituency Changes
Dinner to follow at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP to Laurie Yoshihara via email (lyoshihara@psaa.org) so that we can plan accordingly.
Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes
Hello church! Don't forget to pick up a shoe boxes in the church lobby, fill them with gifts for girls or boys, and return them to the same location by November 15th. Join us in bringing a smile to a child this Christmas—boxes and instructions are available now!
Books for Donation!
Are you a book person? We are cleaning our church library, and there will be books for donations in the church lobby every Sabbath. Please feel free to take as many as you want.
Attention Parents!
Choir practice takes place every Sabbath between Sabbath School and the church service. Thank you for ensuring your children attend.
Integrating your calendar and ours!By now, you should have visited Pastor Raven at her table to get set up with the new church app. This gives you access to the directory and the ability to join groups in our church. The hope is to make our app more integrated into our system and lives. We hope to have bulletins, announcements, and event sign-ups through here very soon. In the meantime, navigate to “My Directory Profile” and ensure that you have a photo uploaded and that you have selected “Include Profile Photo.” This way, we can all see you. If you have not visited me, please give me a call/text/email or come find me to get set up!
FAQ’s:Many of you have asked, “Who has access to this?” Only those who attend our church. Each person must be approved by our admins. Your information is safe here.

Prayer Ministry

Prayer Requests - Several prayer request options are available – all in a confidential format. Our Prayer Team will pray for your requests. You can request prayer through:

o Our Church App – under the Prayer Ministry tab
o Let’s Get Acquainted Card in the back of the pews – write your request and place in the offering plate
o Prayer Wall/Box - located in the foyer - place your request in the box
o Church Office – call 425-822-7922 - leave a message of no one answers
o Sabbath Services – request prayer from Pastor Harold, Pastor Raven, Elders, or a member of the Prayer Team

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 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 News

KSDA
October 19th: Constituency Meeting, @ 5:00, KSDA Cafeteria
October 29th: K-2 Field Trip
PSAA
October 18th: Band Performance @ Volunteer Park SDA Church
October 19th: PSAA Constituency Meeting, @ 7:00 pm
October 20-24: Week of Prayer

Conference News

Sunset Lake Camp - Fall Family Day

Sunset Lake Camp – Fall Family Day
Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 10:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Join us for a joyful day of worship, fellowship, and family fun!
Our featured speaker will be Pastor Tara VinCross, Senior Pastor of the Azure Hills SDA Church.
The day will include inspiring worship, engaging family activities, and meaningful opportunities to connect in Christian community.
Admission is free, but registering helps us prepare for your arrival.
You’re welcome to bring your own lunch, or you can purchase one in advance:
Adults: $15 | Ages 4–7: $7.50 | Ages 0–3: Free
Horse rides are also available for purchase ahead of time.
Register and reserve your options today at www.sunsetlake.org/events.
Come experience the beauty of Sunset Lake Camp while growing together in faith and fellowship.
Discover the wonders of the ancient world with speakers Tony Moore and Tyler Long at Tacoma Central Church, October 18, 19, 21 & 22 from 7–8:30 p.m. See and touch authentic artifacts from the time of Abraham to Jesus and gain fresh insights into the Bible’s mysteries. This free live event includes study materials and a drawing for ancient lamps.

SEEDS Vision Conference

Cowboy Church at Sunset Lake

Pentecost Prayer Train - Central District

All aboard the Pentecost Prayer Train! Central District churches will unite for a powerful Concert of Prayer — a dynamic gathering of united intercession seeking the outpouring of the Holy Spirit and spiritual revival. This event is part of an ongoing movement launched by Washington Conference to ignite extraordinary prayer for our churches, our communities, and the advancement of Christ’s kingdom.

As we board this symbolic prayer train together, we commit to praying boldly and expectantly for God to move among us. Join us on Sabbath, November 15, at 4:30 p.m. at Kirkland Seventh-day Adventist Church and be part of this journey toward revival — the train is pulling into the station, and your seat is waiting!

Have a Blessed Weekend!

Contact Information
6400 108th Ave. NE, Kirkland, WA 98033
425.822.7922 Admin
@ksda.org
ksda.org
Office Hours:
Mon-Th 8:00am- 2:00pm
Fri 8:00am-11:00pm