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A Taste of Sabbath

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Saturday, April 25, 2026

We gathered in a joyful celebration of worship.

Marissa shared maple candy with the kids as a reminder of the free gift of God’s grace to us.

Christ’s message to the church at Philadelphia is also a message to us.

With references to GenZ speak, like “Sigma King,” (super good) Brother Chuck continued his series on the messages to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. From Chapter 3: 7-13: The One who is holy and true, who holds the Key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open, writes to the church in Philadelphia.

Similar scriptures were given to the prophet Isaiah (Chapter 22) when Jerusalem was facing a devastating siege. The people needed to repent, but preferred to hang onto their sin. They did not have to be lost, and neither do we. Don’t listen to the lie that says you’re too far gone for Jesus to save you. We hear bad news all the time, but there is always hope.

The church at Philadelphia was not critiqued for any weakness. Those believers in Jesus were encouraged to hang on. Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come upon the whole world, to test those who live on the ear. I am coming soon! (Rev. 3: 10-11a).

Hold on. It is hard to be a Christian sometimes. But God is faithful. The time is coming when every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus is Lord. He is with you. His name will be written on you, and He is coming soon. Amen.

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A Taste of Sabbath

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Saturday, April 18, 2026

Testimony of a Truck Driver

When we went to prayer, Becky Van Horn told about hearing from a truck driver who requested prayer for his wife who was in Stage 4 Cancer a year ago. He passed through Sister Tracy’s prayer station last week, and said his wife was doing great, keep praying! Praise God!

Praise God! Prayers for healing
are being answered!

We sang, read scripture, and Jake shared with the kids about how the only way we can produce fruit as believers is to remain attached to Jesus, the true Vine.

Then Brother Chuck shared from Rev. 3: 1-6 Learning Things the Hard Way

To the church at Sardis  – from the one who holds the seven spirits of God and the seven stars: “I know your deeds; you have a reputation of being alive, but you are dead.”

Nothing limits God. We are the ones who must repent of our lack of connection to the Holy Spirit and do some deep self-examination.

Ignore spiritual reputation. What matters is what is happening INSIDE you. Is your life committed to Christ? We must each face actual reality. Am I filled with the Holy Spirit to the point that Jesus spills out of me into others?

Personal repentance is not a one-time event, it is a perpetual way of living.

Death is NOT the end of the story, ever. In the end, death itself will be defeated. Death is fatal, but not final.

Thank God for those who remain faithful! Rev. 3:4 “Yet you have a few people in Sardis who have not soiled their clothes. They will walk with me, dressed in white, for they are worthy. He who overcomes, will, like them, be dressed in white. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my Father and his angels. Rev. 3: 4-5.

Jesus earned our place in the book of life.

    Amen.

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    A Taste of Sabbath

    janagillham

    Saturday, April 11, 2026

    Influenced or influencing?

    Brother Chuck challenged us to consider what and who we are listening to as he shared from Revelation 2, and the message to the church of Thyatira from the One “…whose eyes are like blazing fire.”

    Church members of Thyatira were tolerating a “prophetess” who led many astray into idol worship and sexual immorality. Our God is a jealous God who does not tolerate evil. Nothing we do is hidden from Him. But by God’s grace, nothing can separate us from His love. He knows our best and our worst, and loves us. He even gave the “prophetess” time to repent –but she did not.

    People who you allow to influence you can drag you down. You need to know scripture for yourself so you can know truth. And you need to be willing to be corrected when you’re wrong. The “prophetess” ended up on a sickbed. God was trying to get her attention–and ours. All who follow her will suffer intensely.

    Our hope is in Jesus. Don’t believe the lie that your sins are too bad for Him to forgive. That is what He came to do.

    God grant us the courage to pray. To repent, and to stand for you. Amen.

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, April 5, 2026

    He Lives!

    We celebrated our beautiful risen Savior Jesus with song, prayer and communion.

    And a poem by Owen:

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    A Taste of Sabbath

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    Saturday, March 8, 2026

    Light wins. Every time.

    Susie brought a box to the children’s message. It was taped up tight. She wanted them to look inside so they could see the darkness she had captured. But when they peeked through a tiny slit–the darkness was gone.

    Susie reminded us all of some scriptures about light:

    My God turns my darkness to light – Psalm 18: 28b

    Though I sit in darkness, the Lord will be my light.  Micah 7:8b

    The Light shines in the darkness but the darkness has not understood it. Or overcome it. John 1: 5

    Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”  John 8: 12b

    God is light. In Him there is no darkness at all.  I John 1:5

    We sang, we praised God, we prayed. Then Pastor Chuck challenged us to think about our priorities.

    What do you love most?
    Who do you say Jesus is?
    What can we learn from the church at Ephesus in Revelation 2:1-9?

    Click here to watch the full message.

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    Summer 2024 Activities

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    We hope you’ll join us for one or more of these activities happening during this summer:

    .We are hosting a Summer Christian Service Corp (SCSC) team this summer from June 20 – July 17, 2024. These two college age girls will undergo training before joining us to assist with nursing home chapel services and volunteering at the Storehouse for Jesus food pantry in Pataskala in addition to helping with most of the activities below.

    Look for us at the Pataskala Fireworks scheduled for June 29, 2024. We’ll have a booth set up with lots of fun crafts for kids as well as church information, a friendly smile and bottles of cold water for everyone.

    We are hosting a Bible Club in the Park on July 10-12 at Pataskala Municipal Park in the pavillion from 1-3pm each afternoon. We will explore how Jesus Cares For Us, Jesus is Strong, and Jesus Saves using the Gospeltopia curriculum from Children’s Ministry. Lots of fun with skits, crafts, games and refreshments.

    On July 15 & 16 at 4-6pm we will be having a DRIVE-IN PRAYER event at the church located at 12161 Broad Street SW, Pataskala, OH 43062. Just drive in to the parking lot and we’ll pray with you. You don’t even have to get out of your car!

    And in August 5-9, 2024 at 6-8pm each evening we will be having Vacation Bible School using Lifeway’s Breaker Rock Beach materials. Kids will be challenged as they discover that God’s truth never changes, everyone needs Jesus, and learn to speak the truth in love. Lots of fun with crafts, Bible stories, songs, games and refreshments of course!

    You can find out more about any of these events by calling the Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church at 740-927-0574. See ya there!

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    Stellar Vacation Bible School – 2023

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    It was an exciting time August 7-11, 2023 each evening 6:30 to 8:30 — some would even say it was “out of this world”! This year our Bible School used STELLAR materials from Group Publishing with a space theme. Our lessons & themes all focused on how we can SHINE JESUS’ LIGHT in our world!

    We had 16 energized kids and ten dedicated staff members who took turns keeping up with them! We started each night with an opening where we went over the theme for the day and sang lots of songs about Jesus being the LIGHT of the world. The daily themes were When the world seems dark…, When people can’t get along…, When good things happen…, When sad things happen…, and When people need help…. each followed by the joyfully shouted answer SHINE JESUS’ LIGHT!

    After the opening, we divided into 3 groups and rotated between Crafts, Games, and Bible Adventures. Then back together again for Snack (all space themed) and Closing where we had another song and skit or science demonstration to close out the day. Take a look at the pictures below to see some of the fun captured throughout the week!

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    Vacation Bible School 2022

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    “Lava Lava Luau” was the theme for the week of Vacation Bible School using materials from Children’s Ministry . Sessions were held nightly from 6-8pm each evening Monday thru Friday, June 27-July 1, 2022. We had a great time following a Hawaiian theme with Skits, Crafts, Bible Stories, Decorations, Games and of course Refreshments!

    During the week, the theme was managing our emotions — keeping cool when things get hot! Emotions are like a force of nature, but with God’s help, we can learn to take control of our emotions before a storm hits!  During the week, we talked about what God’s Word says about anger, sadness, jealousy, and frustration and learned how we can respond to others who may be feeling these emotions as well.

    The key memory verse for the week is from 2 Timothy 1:7: “God gave us his Spirit. And the Spirit doesn’t make us weak and fearful. Instead, the Spirit gives us power and love. He helps us control ourselves.”

    We had just over 20 children up through completed fifth grade attend during the week. Here’s a video with a summary of the week: VBS 2022 VIDEO

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    2nd Annual Car Show — July 17, 2022

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    Last year it was a ROARING success. Let’s do it again! Plan to join us this year on Sunday, July 17, 2022! We have 3 food trucks coming. There’s no pre-registration or cost (donations gladly accepted). We are praying for wonderful weather. Come join us Sunday afternoon 1-3 pm!

    Call the church at 740-927-0574 for more info or if you have any questions.

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    Summer Dedicated Service Workers

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    The Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church is very excited to be selected to have an SCSC (Summer Christian Service Corp) team for 5 weeks this summer. The team will consist of two college aged people, Lexia Stall and Isaac Floyd.

    Lexia Stall joins us from Ashaway, RI where she lives. Lexia participated in SCSC online last year. She is 19 and has completed one year of college work. WELCOME LEXIA!

    Isaac Floyd comes to us from Grand Rapids, MI. He is also 19 and did dedicated service in Shiloh, NJ last summer. He has been taking several SDBU online classes. WELCOME ISAAC!

    During their 5 week project at Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist church, they will be helping with a week of Vacation Bible School, counselors for a week at Camp Joy in Berea, WV, preparing for our 2nd Annual Car Show, spending time with people in the church, and assisting Pastor Chuck Meathrell with various tasks for the church.

    Prior to coming to Pataskala they will have completed a week of intense training and after they leave here they will complete a few days of evaluation. Keep an eye on our website as well as our church Facebook page for pictures as their summer of dedicated service unfolds!