Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As another Sabbath approaches, let us take a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts to hear from the Lord. We warmly invite you to join us as we come together for worship and the study of God’s Word. This Sabbath, I will be sharing the message entitled "A Questionnaire From God," with the Scripture reading from Isaiah 39:1–6 NKJV. We look forward to gathering with you and discovering what God has placed in His Word for us this Sabbath. Sermon Abstract There are questions we answer every day. How are you?Where are you going?What are you doing?What do you need? Most of these questions are quickly asked and quickly forgotten. Occasionally, however someone asks us a question that makes us stop and examine ourselves. In Isaiah 39, God sends the prophet Isaiah to King Hezekiah with three such questions. They sound simple: “What did these men say?” “From where did they come to you?” And most importantly: “What have they seen in your house?” These were not questions because God needed information. God already knew the answers. They were questions designed to make Hezekiah examine Hezekiah. And perhaps today God is asking the same questions of us. I invite you to come with expectant hearts as we worship together and receive the encouragement and wisdom found in God's Holy Word. Happy Sabbath! May the Lord's presence be deeply felt, and may His blessings abound among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath, and have a wonderful week! Media Announcement Thank you for your faithful and continued support of our ministry. Your generosity enables us to create meaningful media that shares the hope of the gospel, reaches our community and beyond, and expands the digital ministry of Palo Alto Adventist Church. If you would like to support our Media Ministries, you can make a donation by visiting: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ. At the top of the page, select either "One-Time Donation" or "Recurring Donation." Then, enter the amount you wish to give in the "Media Ministries" fund. You can also support our ministry by subscribing to our media channels using the links below. Your subscriptions help extend the reach of Palo Alto Adventist Church across digital platforms, allowing us to share the hope and love of Christ with even more people. Every gift and every subscription, no matter the size, helps us continue this mission. Thank you for partnering with us in sharing God's message and making a lasting impact through this ministry. Announcements & Upcoming Events September Speaking Schedule: Join us each Sabbath as we are blessed by the following speakers: 19 – Bert Williams, and 26 – Renan Ramos. September Birthdays: Happy Birthday to our September celebrants! We extend our warmest wishes to Mary D. Farah — 01, Sam Miller — 26, and Greg Deane — 27. May God bless each of you with His love, joy, good health, and abundant grace. May the year ahead be filled with His presence and many wonderful blessings! Midweek Prayer Meeting: Join us every Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. for an uplifting time of worship, Bible reflection, and prayer. Together, let us seek God's guidance, encourage one another, and grow stronger in faith as a church family. Monthly Church Board Meeting: Church Board members are warmly invited to our monthly meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. via Zoom. Together we will prayerfully review church business, discuss upcoming ministries and events, and seek God's wisdom as we serve His mission. Your participation is greatly appreciated. Church Website: Stay connected with everything happening at Palo Alto Adventist Church! Visit paloaltoadventist.org to watch worship services, explore sermon archives, learn about upcoming events, and sign up for our weekly newsletter. We invite you to make our website your go-to resource for church news, inspiration, and ministry updates.

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As another Sabbath approaches, let us take a moment to pause, reflect, and prepare our hearts to hear from the Lord. We warmly invite you to join us as we come together for worship and the study of God’s Word. This Sabbath, Head Elder Alex Clerk will be sharing the message entitled “Cheap Worship,” with the Scripture reading from II Samuel 24:22-25 NKJV. We look forward to gathering with you and discovering what God has placed in His Word for us this Sabbath. Sermon Abstract There are some things in life whose value is revealed by what we are willing to sacrifice for them. We sacrifice for our children because we love them. We give our time to people who matter to us. We spend our strength on things we consider important. And the same principle applies to our relationship with God. What does our worship cost us? David came to a moment when he could have worshiped God for free. Araunah offered him the land, the oxen, and even the wood for the sacrifice. Everything David needed for worship was being handed to him. But David refused. He said: “I will surely buy it from you for a price; nor will I offer burnt offerings to the LORD my God with that which costs me nothing.” David understood something we desperately need to remember: True worship is not measured merely by what we say to God, but by what we are willing to give to God. I invite you to come with expectant hearts as we worship together and receive the encouragement and wisdom found in God's Holy Word. Happy Sabbath! May the Lord's presence be deeply felt, and may His blessings abound among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath, and have a wonderful week! Media Announcement Thank you for your faithful and continued support of our ministry. Your generosity enables us to create meaningful media that shares the hope of the gospel, reaches our community and beyond, and expands the digital ministry of Palo Alto Adventist Church. If you would like to support our Media Ministries, you can make a donation by visiting: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ. At the top of the page, select either "One-Time Donation" or "Recurring Donation." Then, enter the amount you wish to give in the "Media Ministries" fund. You can also support our ministry by subscribing to our media channels using the links below. Your subscriptions help extend the reach of Palo Alto Adventist Church across digital platforms, allowing us to share the hope and love of Christ with even more people. Every gift and every subscription, no matter the size, helps us continue this mission. Thank you for partnering with us in sharing God's message and making a lasting impact through this ministry.

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, With hearts full of gratitude, we invite you to join us this sabbath for a worship service made even more meaningful as we celebrate the 95th birthday of our beloved patriarch and steadfast pillar of the church, Elder Bill Blythe. On this special day, he will bring God's message entitled "Suggested When Approaching God," with the Scripture reading taken from Proverbs 3:5-6. As we celebrate God's enduring grace in his life, may we also be encouraged and strengthened through His Holy Word. Sermon Abstract This talk is directed to believers; those of you who accept the Christian idea of God – that God is our friend and helper and intervenes in our lives if we permit it. I am suggesting that when we approach God in prayer, we would do well to have an attitude of TRUST and an attitude of THANKFULNESS. Attitudes are important. I think we can control our attitudes to a great extent, though it takes conscious effort, self-awareness, and practice. Scripture admonishes us to TRUST and to express THANKFULNESS to God. I invite you to come with expectant hearts as we worship together and receive the encouragement and wisdom found in God's Holy Word. Happy Sabbath! May the Lord's presence be deeply felt, and may His blessings abound among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: ? 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath, and have a wonderful week!

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the upcoming Sabbath, we warmly invite you to join us once again as we gather around God’s Word. This week, Pastor Rob Colon of Sunnyvale Seventh-day Adventist Church will be sharing a message titled “The Son Of God,” with the Scripture reading taken from Luke. Scripture Reading: Luke 1:35 Sermon Abstract Luke declared to Mary that she would have a child and that he would be called: ‘the Son of God’. We will be looking at how Israel was anticipating the Messiah 1st coming and how ought we live in anticipation of his 2nd coming? I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, I will be going to share the message titled "The Wonder of Human Ingenuity Under God," with the Scripture reading taken from Psalms 8:3-6 NKJV. Sermon Abstract We are always reminded that God’s glory fills the heavens, He has also honored humanity by creating us in His image and entrusting us with the care of His creation. Our intelligence, creativity, and ability to invent are gifts from God. Human ingenuity has accomplished remarkable things, but it is meant to glorify the Creator, not replace Him. When guided by humility and faith, our talents become instruments of blessing. When separated from God, they can become tools of pride and destruction. The greatest achievement is not what humanity builds, but what God has done through Jesus Christ to redeem us. Therefore, every human accomplishment should lead us to echo David’s words: “O Lord, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth!” (Psalm 8:9) I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the upcoming Sabbath, we warmly invite you to join us once again as we gather around God’s Word. This week, Elder Bert Williams will be sharing a message titled “We Hold These Truths to Be Self-evident.” Sermon Abstract The words Thomas Jefferson wrote must have been carefully considered, and he also knew that these revolutionary thoughts were, to most people of his time, anything but self-evident. The 56 men who signed the document had come to believe this. They also had to know that beneath the words' calm exterior, these were fighting words. "We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." On this 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence we will meditate on the meaning and spiritual implications of each of these four ideas: equality, life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. We will also sing patriotic songs and we will pray together that the blessing of God will rest upon our nation. I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, Elder Bert Williams will be going to share the message titled "Changing Times in Nazareth," with the Scripture reading taken from Mark 6:1-6. Sermon Abstract Jesus' return to His hometown—the town where he grew up and then worked as a carpenter--was difficult. His old friends and acquaintances seemed almost to act as if they didn't know Him, which in a sense they didn't. He was a challenge for them. He was different. He had changed. He was saying things about Himself that sounded nearly blasphemous. And so, Mark reports, "They took offense at Him." This included several of Jesus' own brothers. But the story doesn't end there. In the years that followed, His brothers' understanding of who their brother was changed. Two of those brothers, James and Jude, became writers included in our New Testament. And they make no attempt to revel in the reflected glory of being Jesus' brothers. They simply introduce themselves as "Servants of the Lord Jesus Christ." Jesus should be a challenge to us as He was to His brothers. He was not a typical man. He was--He is--the Son of God. Do we allow the reality of who Jesus is to challenge us? Have we ever been tempted to "take offense at Him"? Or have we rendered Him, in our minds, just a little too tame? I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

“Freedom” | Elder Julian Lake Weekly Summary Sabbath, June 20, 2026 Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, we invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, Elder Julian Lake will be going to share the message titled “Freedom,” with the Scripture reading taken from Galatians 5:1. Scripture Reading: Galatians 5:1 Sermon Abstract In remembrance of Juneteenth, let's explore one of the most important pieces of literature in American history, Uncle Tom's Cabin. Why was this book so important, and what can it tell us about our Christian walk? I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, we invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, Elder Bert Williams will be going to share the message titled “Don’t Be Afraid, Just Believe,” with the Scripture reading taken from Mark 5:30-35. Scripture Reading: Mark 5:30-35 Sermon Abstract Mark 5 includes a "sandwich" made of two miracles. The outside of the sandwich, in two parts, is the story of Jairus' sick daughter, who dies. Jairus, a synagogue leader, was a prominent person in the community. The inside of the sandwich is the story of an indigent woman, long ignored by everyone, who has been ill for more than a decade. The way Jesus responds to each of these needy people initially makes them think he doesn't care about them, but ultimately, he offers them exactly what they need. I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, I will be going to share the message titled "Life More Abundant," with the Scripture reading taken from John 10:7-10 NKJV. Scripture Reading: John 10:7-10 NKJV Sermon Abstract Christ reveals that the enemy seeks to rob humanity of joy, peace, faith, hope, truth, and ultimately eternal life. Satan’s work is always destructive—destroying families, faith, character, and fellowship with God. In contrast, Jesus came to restore what sin had taken away. He offers not merely existence, but abundant life—a life filled with forgiveness, purpose, peace, spiritual power, hope, and eternal fellowship with God. This abundant life begins now through a relationship with Christ and reaches its fullness in eternity. It is important to emphasize that true abundance is not measured by wealth or worldly success, but by the presence of Christ in the soul. Jesus is the Good Shepherd who protects, provides, guides, and lays down His life for the sheep. Those who hear His voice and follow Him find safety, meaning, and eternal security. I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, I will be going to share the message titled "The Key of the House of David," with the Scripture reading taken from Isaiah 22:20-22 NKJV. Scripture Reading: Isaiah 22:20-22 NKJV Sermon Abstract The “key of the house of David” ultimately points to Jesus Christ, the true Son of David, who has complete authority over His church and His people. The “house of David” symbolizes the church—God’s dwelling place and a center of refuge, fellowship, and spiritual life. Christ is its Head and Savior. The “key” represents Christ’s authority over salvation, eternal life, and access to God. Because He holds the key, believers can have confidence that when He opens the door of mercy and salvation, no one can shut it. It is a blessing to know him. I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube. Thank You for your continued support. Help us continue our mission to create meaningful media. You can donate today by using the link below and at the top specify if it is a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you would like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, we invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, our Guest Speaker Pastor Edwin Perla will be going to share the message titled "Spirit-Led Discipleship," with the Scripture reading taken from John 16:13-15. Scripture Reading: John 16:13-15 ESV Sermon Abstract In the gospels discipleship looked like this: Walking with Jesus Listening to Him teach Watching Him preform miracles Following Him In John 16, before His death and ascension, Jesus has a conversation with his disciples promising them that “The Holy Spirit” would come and advocate, and teach them in Truth, speaking for Him for His glory and the Father’s glory. In the Gospel of John, Instead of “follow Me,” we now see a Spirit led discipleship where Jesus is physically ministering and the Holy Spirit is present actively as well. We will explore 3 moments in the Gospel of John where we see Jesus is Spirit led. Application for us today: Praise God, the promise of John 16 applies to us “His Church.” Discipleship is no longer about physical proximity to Jesus. Instead, discipleship is about spiritual alignment with Jesus Christ through the Holy Spirit, serving the Body of Christ (Church). One can propose, discipleship is, Learning to listen to the Spirit while living within the fellowship of the Body of Christ! We, have the privilege of being called, His Church (The Body of Christ) a living expression of Jesus on earth. In these last days of Earth, just like when Jesus was ministering here, people are searching for peace, comfort, purpose, and love. So, we are blessed as Seventh-Day Adventist to serve others and be disciples of Jesus Led by the Spirit until Jesus Christ returns. I invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath, and may God’s presence be richly felt among us. In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk 🌐 Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 🔔 Stay connected with us on our journey of faith: 📺 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk 🌐 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org 📘 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h God Bless You! Happy Sabbath and Have a Great Week! SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.