OCTOBER 28, 2026   What Matters? Seven years ago, I asked you a question: What matters? Today, I believe it’s a question we need to keep asking ourselves. Our vision is Doing what matters for the multiplication of God’s Kingdom. Our mission is Providing opportunities to love and serve the community. I am so proud of the ways Monroe is living out our mission through God’s Closet, the Cold Weather Shelter, Feed My Sheep, and opening our facility to bless others in our community. God is using us to make a difference! But what about your vision? Only you can answer that for yourself. Are we putting Jesus first? Are we allowing Him to show us what matters for the multiplication of His Kingdom? Are we willing to surrender our comfort, pride, and whatever else stands in the way? Have we truly grasped what matters, and surrendered our lives to it? My prayer is that we will continue to encourage, edify, and lovingly hold one another accountable as we pursue what matters most. It’s time – past time – to be going home. Let’s lean into where He leads, trust Him with the uncomfortable, and give ourselves fully to His mission. I believe we’ll never regret saying yes to Jesus. With love and hope, Pastor Jen  This week, 10/31 the loose offering will be going towards the Alaska Conference (NPUC) The children’s offering will be going towards supporting Sky Valley Adventist School. Please support the mission field in our own backyard.  Fellowship dinner is a wonderful way to connect with your church family. This week’s THEME is: “BRINGWHATCHAGOT” Plan on staying and bring enough food for your family and 2-3 guests so we have plenty of food to share. Desserts are nice but optional. Drinks will be provided.  THERE ARE STILL OPENING, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO LEAD OUT. ** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1S2DeOTtdvecANxXpSqy1aNmdw5Q0Lp85SnFEKgXReFI/edit?usp=sharing  If you would like to donate anything, we will have a place to set up in the RESOUCE ROOM to take them. The VOA also stated that if anyone would like to provide a meal for the guests, they will NEVER turn away a hot meal. They said that they have between 5-15 per night. Kinda depends on how cold it is out. Guests are there roughly from 8pm to 7am when the shelter is open.  Want to grow in your ability to share Jesus with others and see lives changed through your influence? Join us for Want to grow in your ability to share Jesus with others and see lives changed through your influence? Gather with us at Seeds, Nov. 6-7 at Kirkland SDA Church! This inspiring weekend will equip you with practical tools such as: Making disciples in daily life Moving from small talk to spiritual conversations Starting missional small groups that grow and multiply Planting churches that reach new areas and people groups Collaborating for greater ministry impact Exploring the future of Washington Conference Along with engaging workshops and presentations, you’ll also enjoy kids’ programming, meals, music, testimonies, and a celebration of what God is doing in our churches. Register today and be part of what God is planting for tomorrow! PLEASE PLAN ON COMING TO THIS. CHURCH WILL BE CLOSED IN MONROE THIS WEEK. ** https://nadei.org/events/washington-conference-seeds-2026/   DISCIPLESHIP Be One. Make One. Deepen your faith. Build lasting community. Grow in vulnerability. Are you ready to take the next step in your spiritual journey? Join our upcoming Bible study class designed to move you from a follower to an active disciple-maker. Starts: Saturday, November 14th Time: Saturdays at 10:00 AM Commitment: One year (A dedicated season for lasting spiritual growth) The Experience: Participants will be intentionally paired with a discipleship partner to share life, study the Word, and build a trusted space to grow together. Spaces are limited to ensure intentional partner pairing. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE registration link: https://forms.gle/7zUp2G7ThMxr8Jwn6  I want everyone to know how much I appreciate having you at our church and on our youth team. It is a rare and special thing to find someone who possesses both a creative imagination and the dependability to see ideas through to the end. Your artistic perspective brings a unique energy and you engage and connect so well with kids that it inspires me. I am impressed by how you draw, play the piano and consistently serve. What a blessing to have a young adult at the Monroe SDA church like you! Thank you for being someone I can always count on and for sharing your incredible talents so generously. Love Heather  Marlise Pfeiffer is amazing! Ever since I met Marlise seven years ago, I’ve been impressed by her servant heart. She truly serves from the heart, and she does it with joy! She is an incredibly talented and creative artist, and that creativity shines through in everything she does. Marlise has served our church in so many ways. She plays on our praise team, teaches Youth Sabbath School, and now serves on our monthly PA rotation. She is a beautiful example of how our youth and young adults aren’t just the leaders of tomorrow, they are leaders in our church today! Thank you, Marlise, for sharing your gifts, your heart, and your love with our church family. We love and appreciate you more than you know! Pastor Jen  2027 DEVOTIONAL BOOKS ARE READY TO BE ORDERED. There is a copy of the book on the shelf by the RESOURCE ROOM if you would like to look at it. There are also order forms by the book. IF YOU WOULD LIKE THE SPECIAL SALE PRICE, let Kim know and she can put in an order through the church and get the sale price. *    MARK YOUR CALENDAR Auburn ABC will be at the Monroe SDA Church with November specials on Sunday, November 8 at 11:15am. Preorders are encouraged by calling the ABC at (253) 833-6707 or online at Auburnabc.com. Please place your order by Thursday, November 5. This is our last delivery until March 2027!    Shoes boxes are in the foyer. Kids love to help fill these with you. It’s a great way to involve your whole family in spreading the love of Jesus! DEDICATION SABBATH WILL BE NOVEMBER 21. *** Operation Christmas Child boxes are in the foyer for anyone who would like to take them to fill. Help yourself! This is a fun giving activity that your children or grandchildren may enjoy doing with you.There are instruction pamphlets with boy/girl labels on the display table. Our church is the Monroe area drop-off location for Operation Christmas Child Boxes. HELP NEEDED There is a sign-up sheet on the Operation Christmas Child table in the foyer. Select the times that work for you. Nov. 16-19: 4:30-6:30pm Nov. 20: 3:00-5:00pm Nov. 21: 1:00-3:00pm Nov. 22: 2:00-4:00pm Nov. 23: 9:00-11:00am  MAY GOD BLESS YOU WITH ANOTHER YEAR AS YOU CELEBREATE YOUR BIRTHDAY Oct. 28 – Beierle, Debbie – Woody, Sky Nov. 3 – Thompson, Theo   LEADERS IN WORSHIP THIS WEEK: Oct. 31 ELDER: Jonathan Wightman DEACON: Gary Galyean DEACONESS: Ruth Avelininda HOST/HOSTES : Gary Galyean & Chuck Franks Kitchen Lead: Amy Allen PA: Peter Pohli WORSHIP COORD: Sharri Moeller  CALENDAR WEEK: October 28 – November 3 WED: 28 HOUR OF POWER, 6:30pm THUR: 29 Men’s Bible Study – 6PM NA MEETING, 6:30-7:45pm FRI: 30 SAT: 31 Bible Study for all ages – 10 am Worship Service – 11:15am. SUN: 1 MON: 2 NA MEETING, 6:30-7:45pm TUE: 3 Work Bee @ SVAS, 4-6pm WED: 4 HOUR OF POWER, 6:30pm UPCOMING EVENTS: CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: Tuesday & Thursday, 3:15 – 6:15pm. (most weeks) If you need to get into the church at a different time, you can call me or send an email to the office@monroesda.org and I can possibly change my hours to accommodate you. |
