Weekly Announcements October 31

Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 Everything happening at Naples Seventh-day Adventist Church over the next several weeks. New here? You are welcome at every single thing on this page. Bible Study (all ages): Saturdays at 9:30 AM · Worship Service: Saturdays at 11:00 AM We gather on the seventh-day Sabbath, the day God blessed and set apart at creation (Genesis 2:2–3) and called us to remember (Exodus 20:8–11). It's a weekly day of rest, worship, and connection, and you're welcome to join us. ⛪Servant or Slave Elder Rick New | Luke 19:11-27 In one of Jesus’ final parables before Jerusalem, a nobleman entrusts his servants with the same gift and leaves. Most put it to work. One hides it, because he believes his master is harsh and demanding. He didn’t lack ability. He misread the one he served. Elder Rick New, a retired pastor and elder at Naples SDA, brings a message on what drives our service to God. Is it love and awe, or fear that keeps us frozen? How we answer reveals what we believe about God’s character. Scripture tells us “perfect love casteth out fear” (1 John 4:18), and this parable shows what that looks like in practice. This message follows our recent series, Kingdom Culture: Becoming the Church God Intended, and calls us to put it into action. 🍂Women’s Ministry: Candlelight Thanksgiving Potluck Friday, November 6 | 6:30pm | Naples sda church RVSP by Monday, November 2nd Women of all ages are invited to welcome the Sabbath by candlelight with a Thanksgiving meal, gratitude, and real connection. Guests are warmly welcome; you don’t need to be a member to join us. Women’s Ministry provides the turkey and drinks. Guests are invited to bring a vegetarian dish, side dish, or dessert, or simply come. Please RSVP either way so we can plan for you. This is a women-only evening, and childcare will not be provided. 👉 Sign up: POTLUCK SIGN-UP LINK 💦Living Water: Small Group Bible Study Tuesdays beginning November 10th 6:30-8:00pm | Private home in Naples “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” (John 4:14) A small group for men and women who want to go deeper. Together we’ll explore the stories and teachings of Jesus in a relaxed home setting and let the Holy Spirit lead the conversation. No Bible background required. Just bring your questions. The group is limited to ten people, and the schedule may shift around the holidays. 📱[Request Details →] Text “WATER” to 941-877-5654 orClick Here 🥫Community Food Distribution Distribution: Saturday, November 14 · 4:00 PM Volunteer packing: Saturday, November 10 · 2:00 PM Free food for anyone who needs it. No registration or documentation is required. Distribution is first come, first served. Want to help? Volunteers pack at 2:00 PM, and no experience is needed. We also need 2–3 people to unload the food delivery on Tuesday, November 10 at 12:00 PM. 👉 Volunteer:FOOD DROP-OFF SIGN-UP LINK Why on the Sabbath? Some people are surprised that we serve on the day we set aside for rest. Isaiah 58 ties true Sabbath-keeping directly to sharing bread with the hungry, and Jesus said plainly that “it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days” (Matthew 12:12). Feeding our neighbors is Sabbath doing exactly what it was made for. 🎒Youth Church Sabbaths, November 7 & November 21 | ~11:30 AM | Youth Room Middle and high school students meet during the Worship Experience for an open, honest conversation about the morning’s message, led by Andrew Krivda. Questions are welcome, and so are friends. The Youth Room is at the left front of the sanctuary. 📖Women’s Bible Study: The Gospel of John Begins Thursday, November 19 | 6:00 PM | Naples SDA Church Meets 1st & 3rd Thursdays Sharon Foster leads a study through the Gospel of John, written “that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name” (John 20:31). Open to all women. Bring your Bible and a pen. 👶The Diaper Fund: Helping New Families Babies go through close to 3,000 diapers in their first year, and that adds up fast for a young family. Naples SDA’s Diaper Fund provides a regular diaper subscription, shipped directly to new families in need, for as long as the fund lasts. Our goal is $1,000, enough to cover a baby’s full first year. $20 covers about a week $80 covers about a month $1,000 covers the whole first year 👉 Give online through Adventist Giving and select “Diaper Fund”: ADVENTIST GIVING “Bear ye one another’s burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.” (Galatians 6:2) Happening Over the Next Few Weeks: 11/2 Women’s Ministry Thanksgiving Potluck Sign up Deadline 11/6 6:30pm Women’s Ministry Candlelight Thanksgiving Potluck 11/7 ~11:30am Youth Church 11/10 12:00pm Food Distribution Drop off (Volunteers Needed) 11/10 6:30pm Living Water Bible study begins 11/14 2/4pm Food Distribution 11/19 6:00pm Women’s Bible Study Begins 11/21 Youth Church Questions? Get in Touch We keep it simple — one phone, one email, one website. Reach out and a ministry leader will follow up with you personally. 📞 Call or text 941-877-5654 ✉️ naplessdachurch@gmail.com 🌐 http://www.naplessdachurch.org Naples Seventh-day Adventist Church Connecting People to Christ ~ Equipping People to Serve 5050 Davis Blvd, Naples, FL 34104 Bible Study (all ages): Saturdays 9:30 AM Worship: Saturdays 11:00 AM Come as you are. There's no dress code and no expectation that you know what you're doing. Look for our priority guest parking spots.New here? We'd love to connect. Looking for our Weekly Message?Watch Online Giving Your generosity makes our work in this community possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Text us as 941-877-5654. See you soon ☀️