This Week’s Bulletin
October 31, 2026
Order of Service
Sabbath School - 9:30 a.m.
Welcome Program: Jay Crespo
Lesson Study: “Revelation and Inspiration”
Worship Service - 11:00 am
Welcome & Announcements: Pastor Mark A. Valadez
Baptismal Vows: Pastor Mark A. Valadez
Worship in Song: GP Praise
Opening Prayer: Gideon Geslani
Opening Song: ”Watch, Ye Saints”
Baptisms: Dario, Samantha, Andrew | Behzad
Children’s Story: Randy Ziriax
Worship Through Giving: Southwestern Adventist University | Paul Bolduc
Scripture Reading: Matthew 24:42-44 | Miliana Bonilla
United in Prayer: Brian Louder
Special Music: Linda Eastman
Message from the Word: “Built to Stand: Watch and Wait - Don’t Calculate” | Pastor Mark A. Valadez
Closing Song: “We Know Not the Hour”
Benediction: Pastor Mark A. Valadez
Pianist: Obed Amissah
Ushers: J. Crespo, J. Jon, D. Macalupu, E. Mpofu, S. Okate, W. Saint-Vil
Sabbath rest ends today at 6:37 p.m. & begins again Friday at 5:32 p.m.
Church News and Events
Welcome and thank you for joining us today!
“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” – Hebrews 13:8 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.
1st Readings from the Grand Prairie SDA Church:
Timothy & Lilian Kogweno, Margaret, Holly, Neville, and Jaysen Gumba to Mansfield SDA Church
“Pink Month” | Ends today Today is our last day to collect items for cancer patients and the “Give Hope” box is overflowing with love and encouragement! Thank you for your generosity, it truly makes a difference!
Community Services Food Pantry | Nov. 3, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help serve those in need in our community. Whether you can come for a few hours or the whole day, your help is important!
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.
Men’s Hoops & Fellowship Nights | Nov. 5, 6 p.m. Men, this one’s for you! Worship + basketball + brotherhood. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays, 6-7:30 p.m. in the gym. Let’s build faith and friendships on and off the court. Game on!
Harvest Festival | Nov. 14, 6 p.m. Saddle up, y’all! Our annual Harvest Festival is back with a little country flair and a whole lot of fun! It’s an evening filled with good food, friendly competition, games, and great fellowship. Don’t miss the chili cook-off, pie-baking contest, and bake sale! Sign up for the chili and pie contests at gpsda.church/events/harvest-festival-2026. Then, grab your hat, round up the family, and get ready for a down-home good time!
Tithes & Offerings | Next week’s offering is for Local Church Budget. The totals for September 2026 are below:
Pastor: Mark A. Valadez | 773.931.2625 | MValadez@txsda.org
Church: (214) 677-0668
Email: grandprairiesda@att.net
Website: www.gpsda.church
Pastor’s Office Hours:
Wednesdays | 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. (by appointment)
Tuesdays & Thursdays | Appointments available, as needed