Sabbath April 18, 2026
Bowmanville
Seventh-day Adventist Church

Family Life Sabbath

“Till Debt Do Us Part”

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love near fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away” 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, NKJV

SABBATH SCHOOL

ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL:

Song Service: 9:30-9:35am
Superintendent remarks:
Sharmilla Reid 9:35 – 9:45am

Lesson Study Classes: 9:45 – 10:45am
Sanctuary Class – Sanctuary
Facilitator: Trevor Reid

Connection Class – east end of the Fellowship
Room
Facilitator: Ovie Ekwenuke

10:45 – 11:00 am restroom breaks and assemble in the sanctuary.

Children’s/Youth/Young Adult SABBATH SCHOOLS
(9:30 – 10:40 a.m.)

Beginner/ Cradle Roll (Mother’s room) (0-2 years old)

Kindergarten Class (3-5 yrs old)

Primary (6-9 yrs old)

Juniors (10-12 yrs old)

Earliteens (13-14 yrs old)

Youth (15-18 yrs old)
Young Adults (19-30 yrs old) west end of the Fellowship room
Accompanist: Denisa Zita
Elder on Duty: David Kozarichuk
Deacon on Duty: Steve Rochon
Greeter on Duty: Henry Demarche

A/V Team:
Sound: Iracha Muthuri
Screens: Marlon Mosomi/ Kigen Serem
Camera Derrick Mariaria/ Chase Mariaria
Producer: Jacob Kozarichuk

Bible Verse for Today

“Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things. Love never fails. But whether there are prophecies, they will fail; whether there are tongues, they will cease; whether there is knowledge, it will vanish away”

1 Corinthians 13: 4-8, NKJV

Quote for Today

“The church is God’s appointed agency for the salvation of men. It was organized for service, and its mission is to carry the gospel to the world. From the beginning, it has been God’s plan that through His church shall be reflected to the world His fullness and His sufficiency. The members of the church, those whom He has called out of darkness into His marvellous light, are to show forth His glory. The church is the repository of the riches of the grace of Christ; and through the church will eventually be made manifest, even to ‘the principalities and powers in heavenly places’, the final and full display of the love of God”” Ephesians 3:10

The Acts of the Apostles, p. 9.1 (Ellen Gould White)

WORSHIP SERVICE

Our Encounter with God in Joyful Reverence

11:00 AM

Welcome & Announcements
Elder Donald Odondi

My God Story

Introit Song (please stand)
“He is Here”

Call to Worship
Elder Donald Odondi

We Worship God
Praise & Worship

#470 “There’s Sunshine in My Soul Today”
          “Jerusalem, My Happy Home”

Ava Turnbull

Opening Song (please stand)
#656 “O Perfect Love”
Ava Turnbull

Invitation to Prayer (those with birthdays and silent prayer requests are invited to come to the front)
Elder Donald Odondi

Prayer Introit Song:
# 671 “As We Come to You in Prayer”

Corporate Prayer (please kneel, where possible)
Elder Donald Odondi

Tithes & Offering
”Bowmanville Church Budget”
Ray Asuma

We Listen to God’s Word

Children’s Story
Demian Harvey

Special Music
“Lord, I Stretch My Hands to You”
Bells of Bowmanville

Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 13:4-8
Lois Stewart

Sermon “Till Debt Do Us Part”
Pastor Emile Maxi

We Depart with God’s Blessing (please stand where possible)

Closing Song #652 “Love at Home”
Ava Turnbull

Benediction (please stay standing)
Elder Donald Odondi

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Bulletin Announcements: If you have announcements for the bulletin, please email bulletinedit@yahoo.ca by noon on Wednesdays. Keep your announcements short and concise while providing all pertinent information. Thank you.

Bible Class: Saturdays at 5pm on Zoom (led by Elder Trevor Reid).

ID: 865 9592 8316     Password: 032731

Faith Journey: A wholesome TV kids’ program designed to help children grow spiritually. Watch on Hope Channel Canada website at hopetv.ca/shows/faith-journey or on YouTube (HCC channel). Each episode features faith-building fun (Bible lesson, science, quiz, craft challenge, acts of service, music). If you’d like to support the production of more episodes that nurture children’s faith, you can donate at hopetv.ca/faithjourney#donate

2026 VBS: We need YOU! Ready to sign up as a volunteer. Use the QR code at the end of the bulletin. July 6-10, 9:00-12:30pm, ages 4-12. Registration open April 15  Use the QR Code at the Bottom to Sign Up

VBS 2026| Rome: Paul & the Underground Church | July 6-10 &11 | Ages 4-12
Experience travelling back through Ancient Rome and learn about the Good news that

Paul is sharing all while being under house arrest. Registration Now open.  Use the QR Code Below to register.

Bowmanville SDA Church survey: if your contact information is out of date, please fill out this short survey to update it. Both Physical copies and a scannable QR code At the bottom

Family Life Ministry: The Family Life Ministry invites you all on Sabbath April 18th Divine and afternoon sessions (2:30pm-4:30pm). Topic: Until Debt Do Us Part. Parents, kindly make arrangements for your children during the afternoon program only

Wedding shower brunch: On May 17. The Family Life Ministry is extending an invitation
to all church members, to the wedding shower of Evans and Shane in the Fellowship hall
at BowSDA Church. Let’s send them off with a blessing! Time: 11am-2pm

Bring to share: If you are able, please consider bringing non-perishable food items to bless those in need. Donations may be placed in the collection box at the Church entrance, opposite to the Pastor’s office

Bowmanville Prayer Ministries: We invite you to add your prayer requests to the prayer box that is at the front entrance of the church. Every prayer request is kept confidential.

Wednesday Prayer Meetings- on Zoom – Wednesdays at 7:00pm. One click entry link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88456146486?pwd=aUpj1qDnWOKYHtXQbidaLZI1aaT8gG.1

PATHFINDER & ADVENTURER CLUBS

Bowmanville Archers Pathfinder Club (Ages 10-15) Meetings: For more information, please contact our club at bowmanvillearcherspfclub@gmail.com.

Bowmanville Little Arrows Adventurer Club (Ages 4-9) Meetings & Events: Our Bowmanville Little Arrows Adventurer Club meets twice/month on Sabbaths 2:30-4:30pm and Sundays 10am-12pm Contact our Adventurer Club Director, Jamelia Alleyne at littlearrows.adventurers@gmail.com

MINISTRY CORNER

PRAYERS FOR HEALING:Anna Hegyi (mother of Raymond Hegyi),
Ann Hancock (knee & back pain), Wayne McLean and family, Denis
Hancock (shoulder rotator cuff operation recovery), Malcolm Burke, Gloria
& Jasward Duhaney, Lureen Henry, Beth Stewart, Dian Prince. R.J. (Steve
Sutherland’s brother in Nova Scotia, recovering from throat cancer
operation. PTL, his recovery is going well!), Mary Ongeri, former
Bowmanville members Paticia Meeks (recovering from stroke) and Druscilla
Shirley (knee pain).

VISITATION:

– Marjorie Jean Holder: AgeCare Samac, 451 Woodmount Dr, Oshawa.
– LaReina Windels: Glen Hill Strathaven LTC Home, 264 King St E, Bowmanville

CHURCH LIFE

Bowmanville Church Services on Youtube: 11am worship services are broadcast at https://www.youtube.com/@bowmanvillesdachurch

Fellowship Potluck Meals (in the fellowship room):  Our next full church potluck is TODAY, April 18, 2026. Remember, seniors and guests go
first in line. Parents, help your youngsters take just the food they will eat (eliminate food waste). And don’t forget to pick up your empty serving dishes.

Tithes & Offerings by E-Transfer & Online Giving: E-Transfer your Tithes & Offerings to bowmanvilletreasurer@adventistontario.org.

Be sure to include in your e-mail instructions on how the funds should be distributed to tithes and specific offerings. Alternatively, you can also use the Online Giving page of our church website www.bowmanvilleadventist.ca.

Bowmanville Church Budget Account – Current Status: As of the end of March 2026, the Church Budget account was as follows:

– Funds needed by the end of February: $40,389

– Funds received by the end of February:$34, 558

– Percentage of required funds collected:86%

Thank you for your faithful giving.

CHURCH CALENDAR

Sabbath, April 11:Men’s Ministry lunch and fellowship

Friday, April 17:
Women’s World Day of Prayer at 1 pm

Sabbath, April 18: Family Life Ministry Divine and afternoon sessions (2:30pm – 4:30pm)

Sabbath, April 18: Fellowship Potluck Meal
Sabbath, April 18: Celebration of Life service for Hannu Halminen at 3pm at Embassy Church

Sabbath, April 25: Bowmanville Fletchers MG Club induction at 3pm
Sunday, April 26: Adventurers Club Session at 10:00 am
Sabbath, May 9: Adventurers Club Session at 2:30pm
Sunday, May 17: Wedding Shower brunch for Evans and
Shane
Sunday, May 24: Adventurers Club Session at 10:00 am

CONTACT INFORMATION

Pastor James has retired. Kindly reach out to the bulletin team via bulletinedit@yahoo.com

Church Street Address:1345 Lambs Road, Bowmanville, ON

Church Mailing Address:

PO Box 67, Station Main, Bowmanville, ON L1C 3K8

Church Phone #: 905-623-6031

Church Website: www.BowmanvilleAdventist.ca