This Week’s Bulletin

Order of Service

Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.

Welcome Program: Jay Crespo

Lesson Study: “The Conflict Behind All Conflicts”

Worship Service - 11:00 am

A Word of Welcome: Nikki Paul

Enter His Gates with Praise: Gracepointe

Opening Song: “Fill My Cup, Lord”

Children’s Story: Todd Ashton

Health Spotlight: Faith, Fear, and Healing | Melissa Ferguson

Membership Readings: Larry Whitcomb

Offering: Texas Vision | Ricardo Chujutalli

Intercessory Prayer: Ricardo Chujutalli

Special Music: Katlin Gaban

Message: “Authentic Worship: From Communion to Intercession” | Pastor Mark A. Valadez

Closing Song: “Draw Me Nearer”

Benediction: Pastor Mark A. Valadez

Today’s Scripture: “And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers.” – Acts 2:42 NKJV

Pianist: Debra Webb

Ushers: O. Roman, R. Gaban, J. Gaytan, G. Geslani, J. Saint-Vil, W. Saint-Vil

Sabbath rest ends today at 6:43 p.m. & begins again Friday at 6:37 p.m. 

Church News and Events

Welcome and thank you for joining us today! “Serve the Lord with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.” – Psalm 100:2 NKJV 

If this is your first time visiting us, please fill out a Connection Card and give it to the greeters to let us know how we may serve you. 

2nd Reading – Membership Transfers to/from Grand Prairie SDA:

• Jonathan, Joyce, Nicole, Jillian, and Luke Belew to Iporanga SDA Church, São Paulo, Brazil

• Maria Ana Canaya from DFW Fil-AM SDA Church 

Door-to-Door Evangelism – Sabbaths | 2 p.m. Join our literature team as we share God’s love in our community, one step at a time. Come walk with us! 

Prayer Meeting – Wednesdays | 7 p.m. Join us as Pastor Mark leads us in Bible-based studies that connect God’s Word with everyday life. Come for the study, stay for the fellowship, and be blessed by the midweek encouragement! 

Give Hope – October Sabbaths Next week is the last Sabbath to bring your donation of comfort items for cancer patients! Thank you for your generosity – let’s send the “Give Hope” boxes off full and overflowing with love. (Jer. 29:11) 

Outdoor Workday – Oct. 26 | This event has been canceled. 

Harvest Festival – Nov. 1 | 6 p.m. Grab your hat, dust off those boots, and mosey on over! Our Harvest Festival’s bringing a western flair this year – chili cook-off, pie bakin’ contest, bake sale, games, and plenty of good food and fellowship. Y’all come ready for a hootin’-hollerin’ good time! 

If you’d like to show off your culinary skills, sign up for the chili cook-off and/or pie baking contest at: Harvest Festival Contests and we’ll send you the rules. Prizes will be awarded! 

Save the Dates:

• Fireside Vespers | Nov. 15 at 5 p.m.

• Thanksgiving Brunch | Nov. 16 at 10 a.m.

Tithes & Offerings: Next week’s offering is for Local Church Budget. The totals for September 2025 are below:

The HUB: Check out “The Hub” on our website to sign up, save the dates, and stay in the know with all things here at GP Church!

Pastor: Mark A. Valadez | 773.931.2625 | MValadez@txsda.org

Church: (214) 677-0668

Email: grandprairiesda@att.net

Website: www.gpsda.church

Office Hours: Please call the church for an appointment or if you need to meet at the church.