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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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A Taste of Sabbath

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Saturday, February 28, 2026

God is looking for Devotion not Perfection

Pastor Chuck spoke from Matthew 13 and Isaiah 6 with the hopes that we will all “turn and be healed.”

The Lord Jesus taught a crowd many parables from a boat. He knew that many in his audience had been described centuries earlier by the prophet Isaiah:  “though seeing, they do not see; though hearing they do not hear or understand.” Jesus said, “He who has ears let him hear.”

Ears tuned into God WILL hear.  God is looking for hearts that are softened toward Him. He knows we will never be perfect this side of glory—which is why He seeks DEVOTION not perfection. 

Know anyone who says, “I can’t go to church (or go back to church) because I’ve messed up too much. I’m not perfect.”  

Pay attention! God is at work. No matter what wrong you have done, It is not the end of the story. Call upon Jesus. Only in Him is the hope that you will be OK. And you will be OK. God is looking for Devotion not Perfection

Click here to watch the full message.

Thank you Mark, Becky, Susie, Jessica, Christopher, and Pastor Chuck for leading us in worship! Thanks to all those whose work we don’t see on camera!

Join us in person every Saturday for Sabbath School, and Worship, or if you’re far away, join us for Worship online via Facebook.

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A Taste of Sabbath

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Saturday, February 21, 2026

Saturday mornings at Pataskala, following Sabbath school classes, we enter into the sanctuary to pray, praise and meditate on the word of God. With several members traveling, Sister Becky led us in praise and prayer.

Highlights: Becky reminded us how In Old Testament times, sacrifices were completely burned up, and disappeared in smoke. Jesus, our great High Priest is completely sufficient to carry all our worries, concerns, anxieties, hopes and dreams. We need to lay everything on His altar.

Message Highlights

Pastor Chuck was out of town for a book signing (congratulations!). But he took time to pre-record a message via video, from the book of Joshua, chapters 6 and 7.

After the mighty walls of Jericho crashed down, why did the children of Israel experience such a shocking defeat at the small town of Ai?

It had everything to do with asking God for help, and obeying God’s commands. A man named Achan disobeyed God. He took something from the city that had been set aside to God for complete destruction. In doing so, he brought that curse of destruction upon himself, his family and the whole community.

What are we inviting or allowing into our lives that is destructive?
What do we need to release to God?

You and I are not always right, and that is something we will always struggle with this side of glory. Like the disobedient Israelites, we can be distracted by something that is outside of God’s will for us. Jesus knows this about us — loves us anyway and invites us to release everything to Him. He is our hope!

With prayers for peace from Pataskala Seventh Day Baptist Church, come see us soon!

Join us in person every Saturday for Sabbath School, and Worship, or if you’re far away, join us for Worship online via Facebook.