We Worship 10:45 am

Prelude Organ “Come, Thou Long-expected Jesus” – R. Prichard

Opening Hymn* Organ and Congregation #213 “Lift Up the Trumpet”

Welcome Pastor Tracy Baerg

Ministry Moment Matthew Priebe Ask the Animals

Songs of Praise Piano and Congregation Tithes and Offerings Doug Colucci Today’s Emphasis: Adventist TV Ministries/World Budget Next Sabbath: Fairmont Church Budget

Response of Gratitude Piano and Congregation

Scripture Jewel Soriben 2 Peter 3:10-14

Prayer Joshua Lewis

Meditation in Music Terry Bain

Message Dennis Priebe “O, Lord Jesus, How Long?”

Postlude Organ “Trumpet Voluntary (Prince of Denmark’s March)” – J. Clarke

*Congregation, please stand

**Please note: all unmarked offerings will go to our Fairmont Church Budget

Happening Today… Sabbath, February 10 9:30 am We Study – Sabbath School Study Hour 10:30 am We Fellowship – Hospitality Center 10:45 am We Worship – Dennis Priebe 12:30 pm All-church Fellowship Potluck Lunch 2:00 pm Dennis Priebe – “Faith Is the Victory” 3:30 pm Matthew Priebe – Animal Presentation 5:38 pm Sabbath Ends

Looking Ahead…

Wednesday, February 14 7:00 pm Prayer Meeting Thursday, February 15

7:00 pm Choir Practice Friday, February 16

5:45 pm Sabbath Begins Sabbath, February 17 9:30 am We Study – Sabbath School Study Hour 10:30 am We Fellowship – Hospitality Center 10:45 am We Worship – Pastor Tracy Baerg 5:46 pm Sabbath Ends

Coming Soon… Sunday, February 18 – Men’s Ministry Autorama Outing - Singles’ Ministry Bowling Sabbath, February 24 – African-American History Sabbath Tuesday, February 27 – Church Business Session and Board Meeting Friday, March 2 – “Up Close and Personal”

Fairmont Church Office Hours: M-Th 9am–1pm

Phone Contact Church Office/Secretary................................... 209-334-1844

e-Contact Website.................................................... fairmontsda.org

Church e-mail ...................................office@fairmontsda.org .....................................facebook.com/fairmont.church.1 ........................................ twitter.com/FairmontChurch1

February 10

2018

730 South Fairmont Avenue Lodi, California 95240

“O, Lord Jesus, How Long?” Dennis Priebe

Welcome!

We are happy to have you worship with us today. Here in our Fairmont family it is our goal to bring you closer to Jesus in a loving environment. If you are looking to make this your church home, we invite you to speak to one of our Elders as you exit the doors of the sanctuary. It is our hope that Fairmont can be a place where we all proclaim Jesus, and prepare people for His soon return. We Study 9:30 am – 10:30 am

Adult Classes “The Marks of a Steward” Sanctuary Classes In Sanctuary Solazzo Class Choir Room Colucci Class Conference Room Spanish Class Mother’s Room Collegiate Fellowship Hall

Children/Teen/Youth Classes In Hallway Cradle Roll Newborn through age 3 Kindergarten Ages 4-6 Primary Grades 2-4 Juniors Grades 5-6 Earliteen Grades 7-8 Youth Grades 9-12

We Fellowship 10:30 am – 10:45 am

Join us in the Hospitality Center for fellowship and refreshments!

Today’s worship service is enhanced by: Organist: Fred Schmidt Pianist: Aubrey Scarbrough Light and Sound Team: Arne Romstad, David Ice, Ean Myers, Melody Cha

Fairmont Family News

The flowers this week are given in celebration of Vickie and Doug Davis’s 30th wedding anniversary. Happy Anniversary!

The new flower calendar for 2018 is now posted in the hallway. You are encouraged to sign up to sponsor flowers for the new year. The cost is $80.

Mid-week Prayer Meeting will be on Wednesday at 7:00 PM. We are studying The Acts of the Apostles. This week’s chapter is “A Faithful Witness”, pages 546-556.

Adopt-a-Highway clean-up is scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 AM. Meet in the Chili’s parking lot (near Lowe's). Make sure to wear long pants and closed toe shoes. Long sleeve shirts recommended. Unfortunately, minors under the age of 16 are not allowed.

Sabbath School quarterlies are viewable on your computer or electronic device at ssnet.org. You can also download the SSQ app at the App Store or Google Play.

Community Services is in need of new or like-new stuffed animals for their “Cuddle-up” program. You may drop them off in the church library.

We are in need of a funeral reception coordinator. If you are interested in this position, please contact the church office or Pastor Tracy Baerg.

Pistachios are now available in the church office at $7 per 1 lb. bag. $1 goes to the church library.

The 5th, 6th, and 7th graders of the Lodi SDA Elementary School would like to invite everyone their Science Fair on Thursday, Feb 22 in the school pavilion from 5-7 PM. Food will be available for sale. Come out and support our school, and have a great evening.

Tickets are now available for “Je T’aime”—a black tie event with fine dining and entertainment. There will be two shows on Sunday, February 25: one at 2:00 PM. and one at 5:00 PM at the English Oaks Church. You may purchase your tickets at Lodi SDA Elementary’s front office. Tickets are $25 per seat and $10 for 5 and under. Ticket sales will benefit the music program at LSDAE. Tickets are limited.

The family of Victor Perman wishes to express our sincere thanks for the prayers, cards, flowers, food, and telephone calls the past 12 months. Special thanks to Pastor Tracy and Claire Lear for encouragement and support. Also, to Donna Colucci for the neat basket of goodies, and soup, and visit. Thanks to the church family for the beautiful plant. Many thanks and love to everyone that helped with the reception. What a blessing to have such a loving church. - Ruth Perman and family.

Lodi SDA Elementary Visitation Day and Kindergarten Round-up is coming Friday February 23. If you know of anyone looking for a Christian School please invite them. Kindergarten Roundup is from 8:10-11:30AM and will include lunch. Visitation will be for students grades 1-8 and must be prearranged. To reserve your spot please contact the school office at 209.368.5341.

Valley ASAM Singles Ministries invites you to bowl with them on Sunday, February 18 at 10:00 AM at Pins & Strikes in Elk Grove. Prayer Requests

Please keep the following in your prayers: Clora Greene John Engman Wes Schimke Iva Knoefler Helen Moreno Bob Day Linda Emmerson Linda Wright Don Fuchs Charles Payne Don Schlenker Dorothy Kalisch Debra Yearicks Dorothea Guptill Roy Henderson The Erickson Family David Johnson Virginia Nickel Susan Peek Amy Dawe Those affected by hurricanes, fires, and flooding