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June 30, 2007

Pastor’s PageChurch BudgetThis is the last Sabbath of our fiscal year. As usual, as we come to a momentlike this, I am grateful both to God and to the faithful members and friends of ourchurch. We pastors have talked with you in recent weeks about the challengesthat our church budget has faced. You have responded, as you always do, bysolid, consistent giving.Today provides a final opportunity to end the fiscal year in a strong way. CouldI urge you to remember that as you give today?Building FundA second financial matter has to do with our building fund commitment. Asyou may have noticed in the bulletin, the amount we need in order to finish thisphase of our project is $1,687,617. I am very eager to complete this phase andmove on to the next one! Once again, your faithful giving moves us ever closerto that goal.As in years past, with the coming of late summer and fall, we will turn our attentionto a strong push through the end of the year. Let’s make it a goal to completethe project in 2007! What will you do to help make that a reality?“Sex and Violence (Biblically Speaking)”Maybe a word is in order about today’s sermon. Let me begin by recognizingthe fact that we preachers tend to gravitate toward our favorite texts. For reasonsthat are certainly defensible, we often preach from the New Testament,and often choose those passages that will not collide with our contemporaryworld. We do so, however, to our detriment. We miss large sections of Scripturethat, while sometimes challenging, may open up vistas to us of how Godworks in the context of a particular time and place.We turn to one such text today. As I will note in the sermon, it is arguably themost challenging (and awful) story in the Bible. It is one that leaves the readergasping, “What does that mean? Why in the world is that included in Scripture?”Hopefully, by the end of our time together today, we can at least begin to answerthat question. Maybe we will see that there is a connection between thisstory and our time.God’s blessings on you throughout the summer!Randy RobertsSenior Pastor

Randy RobertsSenior PastorDarold RetzerExecutive PastorDonauvin KrauseBusiness AdministratorJackie BishopChildren’s MinistriesJacqueline LynchCommunity Services & OutreachCostin JordacheMedia MinistriesDoug MaceYouth MinistriesLeah JordacheYoung Adult MinistriesMarvin PonderPastoral CarePASTORAL STAFFRob MohrJr. High MinistriesShirley PonderPastoral CareBernard TaylorScholar inResidenceCalvin ThomsenFamily Ministries

Campus mapSABBATH SCHOOL CLASS OPTIONSUniversity Church(Enlarged View)SABBATH SCHOOL CLASS OPTIONSBrian Bull 8:30 a.m. A-Level Amphitheater #61AdventHOPE - Young Adults 9:00 a.m. Burden Hall #18ALSAD - Latino Young Adults 9:30 a.m. Cutler Hall #14German, Room 2-B 9:30 a.m. Griggs Hall — (1st and 3rd Sabbaths) #23Ken Hart 9:45 a.m. Randall Visitor Center #20Spanish 9:45 a.m. Griggs Hall, Room 105 #23J. Walters, R. Rice, D. Baldwin 9:45 a.m. Coleman Pavilion, Room 11110 #57Gary Chartier 9:45 a.m. Griggs Hall, Room 2A #23The Gathering Place 9:45 a.m. Room 111Science and Religion 9:55 a.m. Mortensen Hall #24Hiding Place 10:00 a.m. Room 103University Young Adult 10:00 a.m. Campus ChapelChildren’s Sabbath School 10:00 a.m. Educational WingJunior High10:00 a.m. Room 201 (2nd floor)Youth10:00 a.m. Room 202 (2nd floor)Arabic 11:30 a.m. Room 111Cambodian 4:00 p.m. Room 207 (2nd floor)Urdu Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Room 111

Sanctuary Sabbath School10:00-11:00 a.m.Congregational SingingOpening Song All Things Bright and Beautiful No. 93Prayer, Welcome and IntroductionsRenate KrauseMusical Selection As the Deer Martin NystromIan and Nicole HudsonSpecial FeatureOfferingMission PossibleJoelle Reuer and her third-grade studentsSabbath School Expense(place mission offering in envelope)Offertory Be Thou My Vision Byrne and HallIan and Nicole HudsonLesson The Word of God Endures Manzoor Massey,Robinson Massey, Aaron Massey, andShyana MasihBenedictionManzoor MasseyPostlude Fantasia in E flat C. Saint-SaënsAssociate Superintendent: Renate KrauseOrganist: Angelica Prodansabbath school participantsRenate Krause is the Admissions and Records Director,LLU School of Public HealthIan Hudson is an epidemiology student at the LLU School of Public HealthNicole Hudson is a records analyst at the LLU School of Public HealthJoelle Reuer is a third grade teacher, LLAThird grade students at LLAManzoor Massey is Vice President for Development atParadigm Medical ManagementRobinson Massey is a 2nd grader at Loma Linda AcademyAaron Massey is a 1st grader at Loma Linda AcademyShyana Masih is a 7th grader at Loma Linda AcademyCHURCH AT STUDY

Young Adult Sabbath SchoolCampus Chapel10:00-11:15 a.m.Today’s Study 1 Peter 1:24, 25 NIV Tim GillespieAll men are like grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field; thegrass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of the Lord stands forever. Andthis is the word that was preached to you.____________________________________________________________July 7 Genesis 2:24 Tim GillespieJuly 14 Hebrews 11:11 Costin Jordache____________________________________________________________Night Light Improv: Add free spice to your Friday night. On July 6 in theCampus Chapel, join Night Light Improv, a group of six college-aged men andwomen who have found a ministry in the smiles and laughter of life. Come forgood music, laughs, and friendship with others who enjoy praising God throughhumor. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. For information contact nightlightimprov@gmail.com.Get Involved! We welcome people who have a passion for ministry to getinvolved in Cruise with a Mission, a self-sustaining venture dependent onvolunteer help of all kinds. We need participants, supply donors, team leaders,service project sponsors, and translators. We are also looking for Young AdultPartners in every conference, university, and hospital to get the word out. Itis a hugh challenge to make Cruise with a Mission a reality. Please let usknow how you would like to help. For more information on this vacation withpurpose or to register with the University Church Young Adult group, pleasecontact Pastor Leah Jordache at ljordache@lluc.org or (915) 712-6224. Groupdiscount with group of 20 or more! Imagine a ship full of caring people readyto share God’s love through service.Our Budget: Young Adult Ministries operates completely on a donationbasis. We invite and encourage support from all of those who have a burdenand a passion for the spiritual development of young people, the future of thechurch. One-time gifts or monthly and annual donations of any amount aregreatly appreciated.Check out the website at www.lluc.orgGo to Ministries and then to Young Adult.We welcome your comments and participation.Pastoral Adviser: Leah Jordache(909) 558-4570 / ljordache@lluc.orgYOUNG ADULT FINANCIAL SUMMARYAnnual Budget (July-June) $60,000IncomeExpensesMay $ 3,469.11 $ 6,764.96Year to date $61,733.60 $52,070.03YOUNG ADULT SABBATH SCHOOL

CHURCH AT WORSHIPCHURCH AT WORSHIP8:30 and 11:15 a.m. June 30, 2007Prelude Christians, We Have Met to Worship Raymond H. HaanCall to Worship I Sing the Mighty Power of God arr. Dan BirdSanctuary ChoirHymn of Praise All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name No. 229PrayerPrayer ResponseShirley PonderPastoral WelcomeDoug MaceTithes and OfferingsWorld Mission/World BudgetOffertory Every Time I Feel the Spirit SpiritualNathan Hatley, tenorarr. H. T. DurleighBaptism Alexander Joshua Baroya Samuel Shadrach*Children’s FeatureJackie BishopAnthem Ain’t That Good News arr. Moses HoganSanctuary ChoirAmanda Hall, sopranoMeditationScripture Reading Matthew 5:17-20, NIV Margaret DonaldsonSermon Sex and Violence (Biblically Speaking) Randy RobertsHymn of Response In Times Like These (verses 1 and 2) No. 593BenedictionRandy RobertsPostlude Finale from Symphony II Charles-Marie Widor+Finale (Symphony No. 4)Charles-Marie Widor*Don Thurber, director, Sanctuary ChoirVaughan Grant and Gilbert Hernandez, media producersKimo Smith, organistAngelica Prodan, first service postludeFirst Service+ Out of respect to worshipers around you, please silence all phones and pagers Second Service*Worship ParticipantsMargaret Donaldson is chair of the Little White House, a community service to University students

Come.CelebrateThe Quiet Hour’s70 years ofchanging livesaround the world.(We’ll provide the birthday cake.)5 p.m. on 07/07/07(July 7, 2007)Loma Linda University ChurchEnjoy inspiring mission stories of changedlives. Meet Bill and Jackie Tucker, ofWindows of Hope television program. Listento music by Joedy and Judy Melashenko,youth ministry coordinators for The QuietHour. (Linger for cake and party favorsafterwards!)

Sanctuary5:00 p.m.Tribute to Retiring La Sierra University PresidentDr. Lawrence T. Geratyhosted by Ardyce KoobsPreludeWelcome and InvocationLargo in F Sharp MinorJesus Loves MeTributeArdyce Koobs, violinKimo Smith, pianoKimo SmithCalvin ThomsenFrancesco M. VeraciniWilliam B. BradburyEmma Piller, Eden Piller, Eros PillerLauren Joy Wareman, directorKimo Smith, pianoPie Jesu (Blessed Jesus)Lauren Joy Wareham, sopranoGerald Wareham, organTributeBob Christman, Mayor of Loma LindaFauréRichard Hart, LLU ChancellorTender Love (in Arabic)Dorothy Matar WarehamLauren Joy Wareham, sopranoTeresa Di Pietro, celloDorothy Wareham, pianoThe Lord’s PrayerOfferingMusical SelectionJay M. Du Nesme, trumpetKimo Smith, pianoWindow into Larry’s LifeCourtesy of Greater Riverside Chamber of CommerceResponseMalotteCalvin ThomsenKimo SmithLawrence T. GeratyFavorite Hymn The King of Love My Shepherd Is No. 197Gerald Wareham and Lauren Joy Warehan, directorsDorothy Wareham, pianoKimo Smith, organBenedictionThomas S. Geraty, retired church educatorVESPERSVespers Next SabbathThe Quiet Hour 70th Anniversary Celebration

CHURCH LIFE ANNOUNCEMENTSTODAYThere will be no hospitality dinnertoday.62+ Potluck will meet in FellowshipHall following second service today,June 30. Please bring a dish to feedten.Offering Today: World Mission/World Budget. Next week: ChurchBudget.Vespers: A tribute to retiring La SierraUniversity president, Lawrence T.Geraty at 5:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary.FLORAL ARRANGEMENTSCenter: In celebration of the life ofForrest Bailey, October 9, 1940–July5, 2004. His family and friends lovinglyremember Forrest’s dedication to themedia ministry of University Churchand to the joy he received from workingin media ministry.North: In honor of Dr. Lawrence T.Geraty, retiring La Sierra UniversityPresident. Thank you for your globaldedication. May God bless you. Withlove from the Chan family.South: Happy 95th birthday, EleanorB. Leialoha. God is wonderful.Lobby: In celebration of AlexanderBaroya’s baptism. Our prayers as youbegin this closer walk with Jesus. Withlove, Dad, Mom, and Alexandra.PEOPLEWe welcome Alexander JoshuaBaroya into church membership followinghis baptism today.CHURCH LIFEPlease silence cell phones andpagers while attending services inthe Sanctuary. If you must take orplace a call during the service, pleasefirst step outside. We appreciate yourconsideration of other worshipers.The following dates are availablefor floral arrangements: July 14 andbeyond. To reserve a date, please callthe church office at (909) 558-4570 andpress 4.The church offices will be closedon July 4 for Independence Day.Homebound or hospital visitation:If you know a church memberwho is homebound or in the hospitaland would like a pastor to visit, pleasecall the church office at (909) 558-4570x47091 or fill out the pew welcomecard and place it in the offering.Sign-ups to start the new LLUCpictorial directory! Sign-ups beginJuly 21 at church or online at www.lluc.org, click on pictorial directoryand put in the church phone number909 558-4570. If you sign up online,you will receive a confirmation e-mailsoon afterward. Each household thatcomes for photography and portraitviewing will receive a complimentarydirectory and an 8x10 custom colorportrait. Additional portrait optionswill be available for purchase. Pleaseparticipate. The directory won’t becomplete without you!Our church services are aired liveon Sabbaths on our church websiteat www.lluc.org, on LLBN by satellite,on the Internet at www.llbn.tv, andon cable channel 17 in Loma Linda.Services are also aired on KSGN89.7 FM from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. eachSabbath, a week delayed.Loma Linda BroadcastingNetwork Saturday evening specialprogram at 9:00 p.m. will be the DelRosa Steel Drums.To order an LLBN digital satellitedish, visit www.llbnsat.com or call(866) 552-6728.University ChurchPrograms on LLBNChurch TodayConcertMondayWednesdayFridaySabbath (LIVE)3:30 p.m.9:00 p.m.8:15 a.m.3:15 p.m.7:15 p.m.8:30 a.m.11:15 a.m.

LLBN is happy to present its newestprogram Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise.Hosts Ed and Bev Krick discuss a widevariety of health issues with healthprofessionals on Sundays at 3:00 p.m.and Mondays at 12:00 noon. For othertimes, visit www.llbn.tv.Family Fun Nights. Enjoy family,food, games, and water play. Theremaining 2007 summer schedule includessix Wednesdays from 6:00–8:00p.m. on the North lawn. July 11, 18, 25,August 1, 8, and 15. Children under 14must be accompanied by a parent orguardian.Operation Global Rain, a ten-day,lay-initiated call to prayer and fasting,continues through July 6. Participantshave an opportunity to pray togetherin the mornings between 6:00 a.m.and 7:00 a.m. by calling (563) 843-7429, then using access code 793539.Evening prayer meetings will be heldnightly from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. inFellowship Hall East, with the exceptionof June 30 and July 3, which will beheld in the Campus Chapel. Imagine,all praying at the same time for thesame thing, to come in unity of heartspleading for the outpouring of the HolySpirit. For more information, pleasee-mail amar4@email.com.Support Our Troops Committeemailed Fourth-of-July care packagesto Adventists serving in the military inIraq, overseas, and stateside. Thanksto Chairman Brigadier General MichaelWalter, USAR (Ret), his wife Marianne,Rikki Marsa, Patti Catalano, Patsy Sogioka,Rose Nick, and Sam Renzi. Carepackages were also sent last Christmas,Valentine’s Day, and Easter.Reserved Parking: The first tworows of parking behind Mortensen Hallare reserved for those with physicallimitations who need assistance gettingto the church. The designated area isclearly identified with signs and tapefor the benefit of visitors and members.The golf cart will pick up those needingassistance from there.Have you remembered the UniversityChurch in your estate plan? Talkwith your estate planner or call BetsyMatthews, LLUC Trust Services, at(909) 558-4570 x47091.C. S. Lewis study group gathers fora discussion of The Heavenly Man byBrother Yun, 7:00 p.m. on July 9 andThe Supper of the Lamb by RobertF. Capon on August 13. Call (909)792-9144.The University Church is lookingfor a couple of young, energetic volunteerswho have an interest in workingon Sabbath mornings applyingmake-up on televised worship serviceparticipants. This involves arriving at7:45 a.m. and working until secondservice begins. If you are interested,please call the church office at (909)558-4570 and press 4.Sermon Meditations: The quoteshown on the screen during the“Meditation” in the worship serviceeach week is available in the “MonthlyCalendar” on the left panel of ourchurch website at www.lluc.org. Clickon the sermon of the date you want.The meditation is displayed along withthe sermon information.Sabbath School Quarterlies arenow available online from our website.Go to our homepage, click on SabbathSchool Lessons, and then click on theversion you would like to download.The quarterlies are also available onthe General Conference website atwww.adventist.org. A limited numberof hard-copy quarterlies are available(one per family) at the Deacons’Room.Digging Deeper Bible Study: Newseries on the book of John begins July10 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Thisten-week study will be life-changing asyou discover confident, independent,inductive, and devotional study tools.Further information at www.lluc.org.Study materials are $8. To register, call(909) 558-9291 or (909) 796-9144.Night Light Improv: Add free spiceto your Friday night. On July 6 in theCampus Chapel, join Night LightImprov, a group of six college-agedmen and women who have found aministry in the smiles and laughter oflife. Come for good music, laughs, andfriendship with others who enjoy praisingGod through humor. Doors openat 8:30 p.m. For information contactnightlightimprov@gmail.com.ANNOUNCEMENTS

COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTSOpen Prayer Circle will meet fortestimonies and prayers on July 4from 6:00–7:00 p.m.Loma Linda Academy: Applicationsfor K-12 grades are now beingaccepted for the 2007–2008 schoolyear. LLA is committed to providingthe highest quality Christian education.Come check out the great programsoffered at LLA. For moreinformation, call (909) 796-0161 orstop by for a tour.The Chaplain Services of LLUMChas created a new specialized griefrecovery group. It will provide insightand support for grieving people whohave suffered the loss of a pet. Thegroup begins July 11 from 7:00–9:00p.m., continuing for seven weeks onWed-nesdays. If you or someone youknow has experienced a pet loss dueto death, we encourage you to joinus for this healing experience. Call(909) 558-4367 to register or askquestions.The Loma Linda Ronald McDonaldHouse, a non-profit organizationthat exists to provide a “home awayfrom home” for families of criticallyill and/or injured children receivingmedical treatment at local area hospitals,is looking for compassionate,energetic, and self-motivated individualsto volunteer two to three hoursa week for various House projects,including special events, fund raising,clerical work, stocking, cleaning,maintenance, and in-house eventsfor its families. For more information,contact Jennifer at (909) 558-8333 orjrugless@llrmh.org.Inland Empire Adventist Singles:Join a group that is attending AdventistSingles Adult Ministries (ASAM)2007 Convention for singles in Orlando,Florida July 5–7. Check www.PursueYourPassion2007.com forinformation. Register with ahicks@NADASAM.com. Cruise the Caribbeanfollowing the convention fromJuly 9–13. Call Lorraine at (951) 929-4178 or e-mail LThomasASAM@aol.com.Loma Linda Children’s Centercurrently has openings for Kindergartenchildren. Call (909) 558-4568.Coronary Health ImprovementProject (CHIP) Leadership TrainingWorkshop on August 16–19 at LaSierra University prepares churchteams for a successful video-basedministry that is making friends for thechurch and for the Lord—and changinglives for time and for eternity. Forinformation, call (866) 732-2447 ore-mail info@adventistchip.org.Adventists with Autism invitesAdventist families affected by anAutism Spectrum Disorder such asAsperger’s, PDD-NOS, and Autismto join a new online support groupat http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/adventistswithautism. Thegroup welcomes the participation ofAdventist professionals who can helpmeet the special needs and goals ofthe community.The Internationally-known men’sgroup Christian Edition and five-timeGrammy winner Sandi Patty will bein concert at the La Sierra UniversityChurch on September 9 at 7:00 p.m.For tickets and information, call AMSAgency at (805) 955-7682.Fossils-n-Faith tour led by Dr.Ariel Roth has a few more openings.You can enjoy a week of wonderfulfellowship in God’s wild outdoors withfaith-building information. Details anditinerary are at www.theox.org. Jointhe fun and be blessed. For additionalinformation, contact Dennis Snider at(541) 490-5185.Visit the last frontier of LatinAmerica and the World, December13–23, 2007. LLU educational benefitsmay apply toward the units tofull time faculty, staff, and/or spouses.General information meetings will beheld on June 28, July 2, and July 30at 6:00 p.m. in 132 Griggs Hall. Formore information, phone (909) 558-4528 or e-mail cramirez@llu.edu.

SABBATH, June 30 ACTS Food Collection6:00–7:00 a.m. Operation Global Rain [call (563) 843-7429;access code 793539]8:30 & 11:15 a.m. Sex and Violence (Biblically Speaking),Randy Roberts, Sanctuary10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Sabbath School, Manzoor Massey5:00 p.m. Vespers: Honoring the retirement of Lawrence T.Geraty, President of La Sierra University, Sanctuary7:00–8:00 p.m. Operation Global Rain, ChapelWEDNESDAY, July 46:00–7:00 a.m. Operation Global Rain [call (563) 843-7429;access code 793539]6:00–7:00 p.m. Open Prayer Circle, Room 1037:00–8:00 p.m. Operation Global Rain, Fellowship HallTHURSDAY, July 56:00–7:00 a.m. Operation Global Rain [call (563) 843-7429;access code 793539]7:00–8:00 p.m. Operation Global Rain, Fellowship HallFRIDAY, July 66:00–7:00 a.m. Operation Global Rain [call (563) 843-7429;access code 793539]7:00–8:00 p.m. Operation Global Rain, Fellowship HallSABBATH, July 7 Communion Service / Friendship Cup8:30 & 11:15 a.m. The Memory of a Promise, Randy Roberts, Sanctuary10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Sabbath School, Graham Stacey5:00 p.m. Vespers: The Quiet Hour’s 70th Birthday Celebration,SanctuaryCALENDARSunset Today - 8:04 p.m.Sunset Next Week - 8:04 p.m..ChurcH Financial SummaryTotals as of June 21, 2007Still needed: $1,687,617$1,801,574 $0Balance remaining to complete Phase 1 of the Building ProjectLet’s finish this year!Donauvin Krause, Church Business Administrator

Pastoral StaffDirectorydial (909)558-4570, press 1, dial ext.Randy Roberts Senior Pastor 47091Darold Retzer Executive Pastor 47094Donauvin Krause Business Administrator 43247Jackie Bishop Children’s Ministries 87379Costin Jordache Director, Media Ministries 87409Leah Jordache Young Adult Ministry 47087Jacqueline Lynch Comm. Services & Outreach 796-8357Doug Mace Youth Ministry 81536Rob Mohr Junior High Ministry 46099Marvin Ponder Pastoral Care 47081Shirley Ponder Pastoral Care/Women’s Ministries 47101Bernard Taylor Scholar in Residence 47082Calvin Thomsen Family Ministries 47089Aileen Lang Van Cambodian Ministries 824-2575Betsy Matthews* Trust Services 47091Dan Matthews* Pastoral Care 47091* Part TimeMusic StaffDon Thurber Minister of Music 47079Anca Gheorghe Chancel Ringers 47079Brenda LaBar Handbells 47079Brad Nelson Brass 47079Kimo Smith Organist 47079Donna Thurber Children’s Choirs 47079Ministry LeadersFrieda Roos Head Elder 42933Rodney Roath Head Deacon 44981Jacqueline Lynch ACTS 796-8357Kathy Cartagena Children’s Center 44568Mary Jane Bom EXCELL 499-2343Church Offices are closed for worship on Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m.Loma Linda UniversitySeventh-day Adventist Church11125 Campus Street • Loma Linda, CA 92354(909) 558-4570 • (909) 558-4186 faxSabbath mornings (909) 558-7780www.lluc.orgFor Questions or Comments: comments@lluc.orgThis is a weekly bulletin