“He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.”

John 7:38 NKJV

Welcome! Bakersfield Hillcrest

Seventh-day Adventist Church December 4, 2021

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9:30-10:30 AM

For Children and Youth 1. Beginners, Birth-3 years Parents, please stay with your child in this class

2. Kindergarten, 4 years-1st grade 3. Primary, Grades 2-4 4. Junior/Earliteen, Grades 5-8 5. Youth/Collegiate, High School+

For Adults Today: Remember, Do Not Forget Scripture: Deuteronomy 9:7 Lessons available online at absg.adventist.org

6. Lesson Study with Jesse Leal 7. Lesson Study with Doug Anglen

8. Lesson Study with John Buxton 9. Lesson Study with Ruth Holton. Zoom

available. To join please contact her with your email address.

10. Lesson Study with Calvin Kubo. Zoom available. To join please contact Rick Heiss with your email address.

11. Lesson Study with Spanish Ministry 12. Adventist Home study class

Hillcrest Livestream at hillcrest.adventistfaith.org 10:45 a.m. Worship Service 5:00 Sabbath Afternoon Study

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Please silence all mobile devices during worship service.

Audio: Sean Leal Broadcasting: Dean Chilldres & Steve Combs Deacon Team: Team 3 Elder in Charge: Terry Moreland Greeting Elder: Steven Dulcich Greeting Team: Team 3

Piano: Elena Karovko Praise Team: Crystal, Genesis, & Princess Rodriguez, and Brianna & Joshua Figures Safety Team: Charlie Video: Fernando Gonzales Worship Leader: Edwin Cartagena & Flor Rodriguez

Prelude Songs of Praise Welcome & Invocation Call to Worship Hymn of Adoration Testimony Children’s Story Religious Liberty Report Receiving the Offering Offertory Sharing Our Joys & Concerns Prayer Response Scripture Meditation Spoken Word Hymn of Consecration Benediction Postlude

Elena Karovko

All Pastor Octavian Pastor Octavian

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Joseph Figures Flormarie Rodriguez

David Butler Jose Bosque

Elena Karovko

Justin & Yolanda Mello All

Sabrina Moreland Jim Brackett

All Jim Brackett

Elena Karovko

WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP

Psalm 145:3-6 Come, Thou Fount Of Every Blessing #334

WE PRESENT OUR GIFTS

Local Church Operating Budget

WE OPEN OUR HEARTS Text Prayer Requests 375-7224

Hear Our Prayer, O Lord

WE HEAR THE WORD PROCLAIMED John 10:8-10

He Came Seeing

WE RESPOND TO THE WORD Joy By And By #430

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CCC LET’S PRAY EVENT is today from 2:30-4:30 p.m. PST. Everyone is

invited to attend! Where: https://bit.ly/30vdj4h

Meeting ID: 391 339 3426 Passcode:596233 REVELATION HERE! Our mini evangelistic series with Pastor Jim Brackett starts tonight! Meetings will be held every night at 7:00 in the Sanctuary from December 4 through 11. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors! ADOPT-A-FAMILY Hillcrest’s Adventist Community Services (ACS) Ministry invites you to adopt and befriend a family in need this Christmas. Please contact Lucy Chilldres at 549-2359. Donations are appreciated. Please mark

Welcome Good Morning and welcome church family, and friends. We hope and pray you will be blessed this Sabbath morning as you come to worship the LORD with prayer, song and praises. We were created for fellowship with God, and in HIM is our highest joy, nothing else can quiet our hungering hearts, and satisfy the thirst of our souls. “No (person) can really enjoy life without religion. Love to God purifies and ennobles every taste and desire, intensifies every affection, and brightens every worthy pleasure. It enables men to appreciate and enjoy all that is true, and good, and beautiful.” Messages to Young People, 264. We hope and pray that you find happiness and joy today. Have a blessed sabbath day!

Hillcrest ACS on your tithe envelope and memo line of your check.

ABC OPEN HOUSE Sunday, December 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Special prizes and discounts available! 1-800-843-8585,

2820 Willow Ave., Clovis, CA 93612 WEEKLY MEETINGS

1. Wednesday, Pathfinder & Adventurer Clubs, 6:00 p.m.

2. Wednesday, Spanish Prayer Meeting, 6:00 p.m. Chapel

3. Wednesday, English Prayer Meeting, postponed until December 15

4. Thursday, End-Time Events Study, 5:00 p.m., Library

5. Sabbath Afternoon Study (S.A.S.) English, postponed until January

CHRISTMAS POTPOURRI We will host the Bakersfield Adventist Academy Christmas Concert on December 16 at 7:00 p.m. in our sanctuary. You are invited! RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION If you need assistance writing your letter, Pastor Octavian and 1st Elder, Jesse Leal, are happy to help you. Their contact information is on page 12. TAX DEDUCTION FOR YOUR FINANCIAL DONATIONS Our church works in strict compliance with government tax regulations regarding charitable giving. To ensure that your tithes and offerings in 2021 are tax deductible:

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REVELATION HERE! Presented by Pastor Jim Brackett

Jim has been a practicing Bible/Science teacher/instructor for over 40

years! While Jim holds graduate degrees is physics and Public Health Nutrition, his first love is the scriptures. He is a supreme story teller in making difficult topics fascinating and understandable. He has presented in venues all over the world. Jim has a wide variety of interests which help him connect with his listeners. He loves flying, snow skiing, and water skiing. He and his gracious wife, Neva, have two lovely daughters.

Revelation Here! • December 4 through 11

• 7:00 p.m. every night

• Free Admission—Come with your family and bring your neighbors!

2600 Kenwood Rd. Bakersfield, CA 93306

(661) 871-5000

• Your donations must be received by December 31, 2021.

• Checks sent in the mail must be postmarked by December 31, 2021.

• Credit Card donations must be processed by 9:00 p.m. PST, December 31, 2021.

For credit card giving, please see the instructions on page 9. Thank you for your generous and faithful support of God’s work with your tithes and offerings! IMPORTANT TAX NOTICE To ensure the deductibility of your church contributions, please do not file your 2021 income tax return until you have received a written acknowledgment of your contributions from the church. Some of your contributions may not be tax-deductible if you file your tax return before receiving a written acknowledgment of your contributions from the church. CCC WOMEN’S RETREAT is January 28-30,

2022, at Tenaya Lodge, CA. Guest speakers are Pastor Ricky and Cindy Mercer. SDA and non-

SDA scholarships are available! Please scan the QR code for registration or you can contact our Hillcrest Women’s Ministry leader, Yolanda Mello, for more information. NOMINATION PROCESS At the recommendation of our Conference President we will focus on outreach for the next three months and then review the nominating process at the beginning of 2022.

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Our church calendar is also available on our website: hillcrest.adventistfaith.org

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

December 2021

7:00 Revelation Here!

7:00 Revelation Here!

7:00 Revelation Here!

6:00 Pathfinder & Adventurer Clubs 6:00 Prayer Meeting (Spanish) 7:00 Revelation Here!

7:00 Elder’s and Church Board Meeting

6:00 Pathfinder & Adventurer Clubs 6:00 Prayer Meeting (Spanish) 7:00 Prayer Meeting (English)

No Pathfinder & Adventurer Club Meetings 6:00 Prayer Meeting (Spanish) 7:00 Prayer Meeting (English)

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Our church calendar is also available on our website: hillcrest.adventistfaith.org

Thursday Friday Sabbath

December 2021 HC—Jim Brackett

9:30 Sabbath School 10:45 Worship Service Outreach 7:00 Revelation Here!

5:00 End-Time Events Study 7:00 Revelation Here!

4:43 Sunset TBD Worship Rehearsal 7:00 Revelation Here!

HC—Jim Brackett

9:30 Sabbath School 10:45 Worship Service 7:00 Revelation Here!

5:00 End-Time Events Study 7:00 BAA Concert

4:45 Sunset 6:30 Worship Rehearsal

HC—Gerzon Gomez

9:30 Sabbath School 10:45 Worship Service SAS Postponed until January

5:00 End-Time Events Study

4:49 Sunset TBD Worship Rehearsal

HC—Christmas Program

9:30 Sabbath School 10:45 Worship Service

Merry Christmas! SAS Postponed until January

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Thank you for continuing to give to the gospel work.

FINANCIAL REPORT

December 4, 2021

Church Operating Budget Report $23,500.00 .................................... Amount needed monthly $16,573.00 ............................... Received MTD in November $282,000.00 ....................................... Total needed for 2021 $260,308.00 ........................ Budget YTD through 12/4/2021 $224,479.00 ..................... Received YTD through 12/3/2021

Bible Workers $6,000.00 ...................................... Amount needed monthly $3,273.00 ................................. Received MTD in November $72,000.00 ......................................... Total needed for 2021 $66,462.00 .......................... Budget YTD through 12/4/2021 $54,951.00 ....................... Received YTD through 12/3/2021

Student Aid Report (Church Board approved increase from $55,000 to $120,000 on 8/23/2021)

$20,833.00 .................................... Amount needed monthly $4,349.00 ................................. Received MTD in November $120,000.00 ....................................... Total needed for 2021 $102,089.00 ........................ Budget YTD through 12/4/2021 $52,155.00 ....................... Received YTD through 12/3/2021

Evangelism / Walk Through Bethlehem $2,916.00 ...................................... Amount needed monthly $20.00 ...................................... Received MTD in November $35,000.00 ......................................... Total needed for 2021 $32,308.00 .......................... Budget YTD through 12/4/2021 $7,761.00 ......................... Received YTD through 12/3/2021

MTD = Month to Date YTD = Year to Date

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“You also be patient. Establish your hearts, for the coming of the Lord is at hand.” James 5:7-8 The Word of God say’s “Patience”, "patience in the face of suffering" (James 5:10)

NIV. As Christian brothers and sisters we endure many persecutions; some for their faith, by loss of jobs, loss of businesses, death, hunger, loss of homes and property (James 1:2). The pain and suffering will only continue to happen until Jesus comes to take us home. James 1:2 tells us to "Consider it pure joy... whenever you face trials of many kinds". He tells us to pray for wisdom (1:5). He tells us to remember "the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him" (1:12). He also, tells us to "be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry" (1:19). And, the Word of God says, "Be patient ... until the Lord's coming ... be patient and stand firm, because the Lord's coming is near" (James 5:7-8). Just as a farmer waits patiently for the harvest, so we as believers are to wait patiently for Jesus’ Second Coming, and for deliverance. The Word of God says we are to be patient with those who abuse us until the Lord comes, to develop an attitude of long-suffering toward our adversaries, “Bear your trials without retaliation and resentment. Wait on the Lord’s coming because we will find justice there.” Jesus told his disciples to NOT let their “heart be troubled” John 14:1, to believe in HIM who will strengthen our heart, to endure the discouragement and despair that can grip our hearts. So, “the Lord is faithful, who will establish and guard you” IIThess. 3:3. “Establish” means to make fast, to confirm. What is it to be patient and to be established? "Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer" Romans 12:12. If we believe God is Creator of and rules the universe then we must believe that God's providence and Spirit is working for our good. So don’t become upset, frustrated, unhappy when delays happen. We are not to become unhappy with God, and His timetable, with His plan. To many of us, delay seems senseless, useless and wasteful. But God who is sovereign, and in control, has a purpose for the delays He allows in our lives. “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.” (James 1:2-4) NIV Faith grows under trial. Faith becomes mature under trial. Faith that endures trials show that you are a “good and faithful” servant. – Elder Leal

Devotional Thought Today’s Offering is for the Local Church Operating Budget. Your donations keep our church and our school operating by covering the cost of utilities, supplies, and maintenance, as well as payroll for our secretary, custodian, and school employees.

Next Week’s Offering is for Adventist Community Services. Community Services is God’s invitation to do amazing things with Him. Hard times come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and Adventist Community Services is responding to individual needs, developing relationships, and committing to make a difference in people’s lives. ACS supports community outreach programs by funding development projects that make a major impact in your communities. A washer/dryer serves thousands of homeless to bring dignity and value to their lives. A shelter provides protection and offers hope. A portable shower trailer prepares someone for a job interview. And so much more. By supporting ACS, you can make a lasting impact and know that your dollars are going to something that is making a difference in a life. –2021 NAD Offertory Readings

Tithe Envelopes To assist our treasury team, please mark your tithe envelope so they know how you would like your donations distributed. Please print your full name on the tithe envelope. Loose offering will go to the designated calendar offering.

Online Giving Use our secure website to give online with your bank account or card. Log on to Hillcrest.adventistfaith.org, If you would like to help supplement our church’s monthly subsidy to BAA, select “more offering categories” then “show all”, and select “BAA Church School Subsidy”.

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“I surrender my life to Jesus, accepting Him as my Saviour and Lord. I eagerly desire to follow Him in every aspect of my life. I desire to be ready when Jesus comes.” I would like personal Bible studies I would like correspondence Bible studies I would like to talk with a Pastor I would appreciate prayer Name:__________________________________ Phone:__________________________________ Address:______________________________________________________

Please tear off and place in offering plate

We believe in the power of prayer! Please keep the following people and situations in your prayers this week.

• Revelation Here! evangelistic series, December 4-11 • Gloria Rea’s granddaughter has Lupus • Louise Mickle’s daughter is going through chemotherapy • Persecuted Christians • Church Family who are experiencing trials of all kinds • Our Youth • Christine Camero’s health • Peggy Whiteman’s health. • Our Bible Workers and church members and their Bible study contacts. • Protection over BAA school property, its staff, and students. • Therefore pray the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His

harvest. Matthew 9:38

If you would like to add your request to our prayer list, please call the church office, or fill out the prayer request card

found in your pew, and give it to a pastor or an elder. You may text prayer requests to 661-375-7224

Prayer Works

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In one God—Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Heb. 1:1-3; Matt. 3:16-17; 28:19

Jesus Christ, the Divine Son of God is our Saviour. John 1:1-3

The Holy Spirit, the Divine Comforter leads sinners to repentance. John 16:7-16

The Bible is God’s inspired Word. 2 Tim. 3:16-17

In regeneration and the new birth, through belief in and acceptance of the gospel John 3:1-7, 16-17; 2 Cor. 5:17

The second coming of Christ is very near. It will be literal, personal and visible to all. John 14:1-3; Acts 1:11; 1 Tim. 6:15, 16

That man by nature is mortal Job 4:17; 1 Tim. 6:15, 16

Immortality and eternal life are the gifts of God and received only through faith in Christ. Rom. 6:23; 5:21

All the dead are in an unconscious state. Eccl. 9:5; John 11:11-14

There will be a resurrection of the dead. 1 Thess. 4:13-17

The wicked will not live eternally burning in hell. But will be burned up to eternal death. Mal. 4:1-3; 2 Pet. 3:10

By reason of His death, Christ offers the free gift of His righteousness to all who accept Him by faith. Rom. 4:3-5

Salvation is by grace alone, it comes as a gift of God, received by faith and not through any merit of the sinner. Eph. 2:8-9

The Ten Commandments are the standard of righteousness by which all will be judged and which all Christians are commanded to obey. James 2:10-12; Ex. 20

God created the world in six literal days and established the Seventh-day Sabbath as a memorial of creation, therefore all people are obligated to keep it holy. Ex. 20:8-11; Acts 13:14, 42

God promises to bless us as we freely return tithes and offerings to support the work of the gospel. Lev. 27:32; Mal. 3:10; 1 Cor. 9:13, 14.

In baptism by immersion Mk. 1:9, 10; Rom. 6:3-5

In Spiritual gifts bestowed on believers for ministry and spiritual growth of the church Eph. 4:1-8

The body is the Temple of the Holy Spirit, therefore we must care for it and abstain from use of intoxicants, tobacco, and unclean meats, etc. 1 Cor. 3:16, 17; Prov. 23:29-32: Lev. 11:1-47

The principles of modesty in deportment and dress 1 Tim. 2:9, 10

In the Sanctity of marriage and family. God instituted marriage as a sacred bond between one man and one woman. Matt. 19:4-6; Heb. 13:4

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On Duty Sabbath, December 11 Audio: Sean Leal Video: Jordan Garcia Broadcasting: Dean Chilldres & Steve Combs Deacon Team: Team 4 Elder in Charge: Bob Stewart Greeting Elder: Steven Dulcich Greeting Team: Jennifer Burbano Safety Team: Delta Speaker: Jim Brackett Worship Leader: Zeina Moreland

Audio receivers are available in the Deacon’s room for the hearing impaired.

Worship Services are Broadcast and Live-streamed on our website, KFHL, and Facebook. Smile! You may be photographed, videoed, and broadcast.

Scan this code with your smartphone and view our 10:45 AM worship service and 5:00 PM SAS service

from anywhere in the world! Or click on the Livestream link on our website: hillcrest.adventistfaith.org.

Satan has represented God as selfish and oppressive, as claiming all, and giving nothing, as requiring the service of His creatures for His own glory, and making no sacrifice for their good. But the gift of Christ reveals the Father's heart. It testifies that the thoughts of God toward us are “thoughts of peace, and not of evil.” Jeremiah 29:11. It declares that while God's hatred of sin is as strong as death, His love for the sinner is stronger than death. The Desire of Ages pg. 57

HILLCREST UPDATES

Church Officers Clerk: Lorinda Hoffmann Clerk@HillcrestAdventist.org Head Deacons: Gary Hollingsead 201-3293 & Terry Moreland 477-9934 TerryMoreland3@gmail.com Head Deaconess: Lori Leal 204-1585 Head Elder: Jesse Leal 889-4111 Treasurer: Joshua Garcia Contact Us 2801 Bernard Street Mailing Address: 2600 Kenwood Road Bakersfield, CA 93306 Secretary: Heather Polm Website: hillcrest.adventistfaith.org Office: (661) 871-5000 Email: hillcrestadventist@gmail.com Office Hours: M-Th, 9:30am-5:00pm Hillcrest WiFi Password: PrayToday

To become like Jesus and reveal Him through service.

Justin Mello Bible Worker (559) 575-3054 cell justinmello_7@hotmail.com

Yolanda Mello Bible Study Interest Coordinator (559) 718-0791 cell ymartinez827@gmail.com

Octavian Poenaru Senior Pastor (509) 675-5728 pastoroct@gmail.com

Joseph Figures Bible Worker (661) 348-6579 cell josephfigures@yahoo.com