Lansing Adventist Church Bulletin

August 8, 2026

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S I N G I N G      |     9 : 3 0  A M

Come and Praise the Lord With Us!

S A B B A T H    S C H O O L      |     1 0 : 0 0  A M

 

Adult Classes:

Sanctuary Left Back – Rose Nyakundi

Church Library – Room 4 – Brett Hahn

Fellowship Hall – Room 7 – EG White Class

https://www.adultbiblestudyguide.org/current-quarter

Youth Classes:

Cradle Roll (0-4) – Room 3

Kindergarten (4-7) – Room 5

Primary (7-10) – Room 6

Junior/Earliteen (10-14) – Room 7

Youth (14+)  – Room 1

W O R S H I P       |     1 1 :  1 0  A M

Song Service – Praise Team

Opening Song* – 10 – Come, Christians, Join to Sing

Welcome & Prayer Elder Tom Owiti

Ministry Moment – 

Scripture* Luke 15:1-7

Children’s Story+ Heather Perez

Offering Christian Record Services

Offertory – Dr. Jonathan Sharley

Prayer** Elder Tom Owiti

Special Music Dr. Jonathan and Melissa Sharley

Sermon Pastor Moise Ratsara

The Parables of Christ: the Lost Sheep

Closing Song*373 – Seeking the Lost

Benediction* – Pastor Moise Ratsara

* Please stand with us

** Please kneel if you’re able

***Performed by Redemption’s Story Singers

+ Children will collect offering for worthy student fund

 

A N N O U N C E M E N T S :

SABBATH SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING – Sabbath School teachers and care coordinators, meet in the library today following the church service.

REUTTER PARK OUTREACH – Tomorrow 11:30 AM-1:30 PM. 400 S. Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933.

5 DAYS LEFT UNTIL SCHOOL STARTS — PLEASE PRAY! The 2026-2027 school year begins Wednesday, August 12 (half day). Please pray for our students, teachers, and staff as we prepare for a Christ-centered year of learning together. Back-to-School Meeting is Wednesday, August 19 at 4:00 PM — all GLAS parents are encouraged to attend. We also have a new scholarship need for the 2026-27 school year. Would you prayerfully consider giving $10-$20 per month so another child can receive an Adventist education? The easiest way to give is through Zeffy: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/glas-partners&source=gmail&ust=1785970263150000&sa=E. Every gift makes an eternal difference — thank you!

PRAYER WALK – Next Sabbath, August 15. Meet right after church service for brief directions. Actual prayer walk will be in Lansing SDA church neighborhood for an hour. Bring comfortable shoes, small healthful snack if needed. Water will be available. Rain date is Sabbath, August 21

PATHFINDER AND ADVENTURER REGISTRATION will be held Wednesday, August 19, at 6:00 PM. All children ages 4 years to 18 years are welcome to register. We will have registration and a parent meeting at 6:00 PM. Pathfinders will register in the school gym. Adventurers will register in the fellowship hall. Bring a friend to register and join the fun.

TENTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SABBATH – August 29, 9:30 AM until 4:30 PM. Join us as we celebrate the unified diversity of Christ’s church. Wear cultural clothing, bring cultural food to share, or just come to enjoy the experience. If we will to contribute something to the program, please contact Rose at 517-402-6670.

STRONG TOWER RADIO – Tune in at 104.7 in Lansing, via Apple & Android apps, or at www.STR.fm and be blessed!

THE PAPER GATOR IS HUNGRY! Please save your junk mail, magazines, newspapers, and old bulletins and bring them to the school paper gator. The paper gator is the large green dumpster located in the parking lot. Please do not put plastic bags in the paper gator. All recycled paper earns the school money. Thank you for your participation!

LANSING SDA GUEST WIFI – Our guest wireless network password is updated around first of each month. Please ensure visitors connect using the “Lansing SDA Guest” network. If you need the current password, please speak with a church staff member.

DAILY PRAYER – Come and join us as we seek the Lord together in prayer at 5:30 am daily in the sanctuary.

PRAYER MEETING – 6:30 PM on Wednesdays. Come to worship and pray together!

RECREATION – For those looking for fellowship, fitness, and fun, join us in the school gym Sun and Tue evenings at 6:30 pm to play soccer.

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER – Open every Wednesday from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Call Snowrene Mitchell: 517-321-8238. All are encouraged to take a slip of paper from the offering plate to bring a food item to the Community Service Center box in the lobby.

EVENTS ON HOLD FOR THE SUMMER: Wednesday night plant-based supper, monthly health classes, and pickleball.

 

 

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Church Office Hours

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Lansing Church Leadership

  • Senior Pastor: Moise Ratsara
  • Assistant Pastor: Chad Bernard 
  • Church Office Manager: Mandy Francis
  • Head Elder: Tom Owiti
  • Finance Committee Chair: Deb Fitzpatrick
  • Treasurer: Jeff Allen
  • Head Deacon: Bill Widdicome and Rich Holz
  • Head Deaconess: Zamantha Hampton
  • Sabbath School: Alex & Deb Fitzpatrick
  • Clerk (Membership Transfers): Deanna Hutchins
  • Community Service Center: Snowrene Mitchell

Greater Lansing Adventist School

www.glasschool.com

  • Principal: Philip Ermshar
  • Office Manager: Jessenia Avila
  • School Board Chair: Bonnie Oetman
  • Treasurer: Jeff Cheeseman

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