Announcements for July 12, 2025

Prayer Meeting Come join us at prayer meeting on Wednesday evening at 7:00 p.m. to continue the study in the book Early Writings.  Michael Smith will be leading out as the Pastor will be at Conference workers meetings.

 

Bible Study for teen-young adult will meet at the youth center on Wed. evening. Activities will begin at 6:30 p.m. and Bible study at 7:00.

 

Next All Church Fellowship Meal will be on July 19. Aleta and Tommy Miller, and Katherine Barrett will be leading out. 

 

Communion Sabbath on July 26.  Plan for this special service.

 

Baby Shower A little lion is on the way –come celebrate this special day!  Please join us for a baby shower honoring Yoselyn and Obed Parra and their soon-to-arrive baby boy, Leonardo David.  The shower will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, at the Youth Center. All are welcome and a meal will be provided They are registered at Walmart and Amazon under Yoselyn Parra. Text Emily Kurtz for more info: 423-617-9372.

 

Keep in Prayer  Kynslee Davis, the little girl we have been collecting soda tabs for. She continues her battle with leukemia after remission. Please continue saving the tabs for the Ronald McDonald house in her name.

 

Christmas in July Join Women’s Ministries in spreading mid-year cheer by donating items to benefit local nursing homes and women’s shelters.  Requested items:  Shower gel, soft ankle socks, women’s underwear (sizes 5-12 or S-XXL and Men’s Stretchy boxers Sized S-M-L.  Let’s make a difference together because generosity isn’t just for December.

 

  Membership Cards are located in the side pocket of the greeter’s stands at both entrances.  If you are interested in joining the   Gentry church please fill out the small card and return to the Pastor or the church office.

 

Adventist Elementary School is accepting applications for a part-time P.E. teacher (6 hours+ per week) and substitute teachers Qualifications – Seventh-day Adventist - age 18+.

 

Total Life Community Center is in need of canned vegetables. (corn and green beans) and any types of canned fruit.

 

                                                                                 Children’s Baptismal Study Class

We’re excited to announce  Children’s Baptismal Study Class beginning Monday, July 14, at 5:30 PM, and continuing every Monday for 10 weeks in the Earliteen room. This class is designed for children in 5th grade and older who are interested in learning more about baptism and preparing to take that important next step in their faith journey. We will be using the It Is Written Bible Study Guides to explore foundational SDA beliefs and what it means to follow Jesus. To reserve a spot or for more information, please contact Liz Baldwin or Dennis Brinegar. Let’s walk together in faith as our children grow in their relationship with Christ.

 

Ozark Adventist Elementary School first day of school will be Aug. 11, from 8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

 

Prayer Ministries  Do you have  prayer burdens, requests, etc.  Prayer Ministries meets every Sabbath mornings at 8:45 a.m. and every Wednesday before Prayer Meeting at 6:15 p.m. in the Elder/Music Practice Room in the West hall.  You also can call or text Alice Scarbrough with prayer requests at 479-238-3931.

 

School Supplies for Ozark Elementary School  If you would like to donate supplies for our children there will be a basket in the hall next week.  Here are some recommended items: Kleenex, 7” scissors, 12” metal ruler, colored pencils, markers, 3x3 post-it-notes, composition books, notebook paper, glue sticks, 3x5 index cards, pencils, disposable disinfectant wipes, crayons, dry erase markers,