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 is going to share the message titled "The Whole Town Gathered," with the Scripture reading taken from Mark 1:29-39. Scripture Reading: Mark 1:29-39 Sermon Summary Following years in obscurity, running a small carpentry shop in a little village, Jesus one day said, "The time has come," and was suddenly flocked by crowds of people. His teaching gripped their minds and hearts. His miracles astounded them. And it seemed that, with Jesus, the unexpected became commonplace. Sometimes, He would simply disappear, and eventually be found in solitary prayer. He would actually touch a leper. He would make the astounding claim to forgive sins. Then He would go eat with sinners. Many were fascinated. Some were scandalized. 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.

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, we are blessed to have Head Elder Alex Clerk share the message "Our Resurrection Hope", with our Scripture reading taken from Acts 24:14-16 NKJV. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Head Elder Alex Clerk. Scripture Reading: Acts 24:14-16 NKJV Sermon Summary Many of us, if not all, follow THE WAY of our ancestors who lived and died hoping for the resurrection. Like Paul we can also express our hope in the resurrection by the grace of God. We shall see them with their hope realized we often say by our worship. This weekend’s celebration means we are confirming our unwavering faith in the faith of our forebears to underscore our unwavering hope in God's promises and our confidence in the ultimate victory of life over death. May the Lord be with each of us as He brings us comfort and confidence in the blessed hope. 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d 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, we are blessed to have Elder Bert Williams share the message “The Time Has Come”, with our Scripture reading taken from Mark 1:14-15. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Bert Williams. Scripture Reading: Mark 1:14-15 Sermon Summary Jesus worked alone for years in his carpentry shop, quietly and out of public view. And then the day came when He said, "The time has come." He followed up by saying, "The kingdom of God has come near." From the time of Adam and Eve, the time of Abraham, the time of Isaiah, the time of Daniel, followers of Yahweh had been expecting "The Time." And then this carpenter from Nazareth brushed the sawdust from his clothes, walked to Galilee, and said, "The Time Has Come." Almost all Jews, hearing these words, would've thought, "All right! It's time for revolution!" Jesus' message, however, was not revolution. It was repentance! 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d 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, we are blessed to have Elder Michael Buffington share the message “Jesus’ Sermon That Changed the World”, with our Scripture reading taken from Matthew 5:17-20 KJV. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Michael Buffington. Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 KJV Sermon Summary This three-part seminar explores the Sermon on the Mount as Christ’s defining message on the kingdom of heaven. We will discover why this sermon has transformed lives across history, how it reveals the true spirit of God’s law written on the heart, and what it means to live as citizens of His kingdom. Christ’s words challenge our understanding of success, happiness, and righteousness, and call us into a deeper, transformed life in Him. Series Breakdown: - Part 1: The Greatest Sermon Ever Told - Part 2: The Character of the Kingdom - Part 3: Living the Kingdom Life 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d 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, we are blessed to have Elder Michael Buffington share the message “Jesus’ Sermon That Changed the World”, with our Scripture reading taken from Matthew 5:17-20 KJV. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Michael Buffington. Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:17-20 KJV Sermon Summary This three-part seminar explores the Sermon on the Mount as Christ’s defining message on the kingdom of heaven. We will discover why this sermon has transformed lives across history, how it reveals the true spirit of God’s law written on the heart, and what it means to live as citizens of His kingdom. Christ’s words challenge our understanding of success, happiness, and righteousness, and call us into a deeper, transformed life in Him. Series Breakdown: - Part 1: The Greatest Sermon Ever Told - Part 2: The Character of the Kingdom - Part 3: Living the Kingdom Life 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d 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, we are blessed to have Elder Hyacinth Frank-Stephens share the message “Is Lent For Me?”, with our Scripture reading taken from Mark 1:9-13. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Hyacinth Frank Stephens. Scripture Reading: Mark 1:9-13 Sermon Summary The word Lent has its root in the Old English word, "Lencten" or Dutch, "Lente" meaning, "The season of lengthening days, or spring". Passover is traditionally celebrated at this time, as is the time of the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. In memory of Christ's suffering, death and resurrection, history suggests that early Christians engaged in periods of fasting and prayer to prepare themselves to commemorate this life changing event. Lent, it is claimed, evolved from this practice. As a convert to Seventh-day Adventism, I beg the question, "Is Lent for Me?" Join me as I seek to find answers in this new path I have chosen. 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.

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 sharing a message titled, “Moses’ Heart and Personality.” Together, we will reflect on the life of Moses and the lessons his journey offers to all who desire to walk faithfully with the Lord. Scripture Reading: Exodus 32:11 King James Version (NKJV) Sermon Summary The story of Moses reminds us that God does not call the self-sufficient. He calls those willing to depend fully on Him. When God called Moses, he responded with humility and reluctance, aware of his weakness. Rather than rejecting him, God revealed His presence as the true source of strength. Throughout Israel’s journey, Moses carried the burden of leadership by continually turning to God in prayer and intercession (Exodus 32:11–14). His life demonstrates a central biblical truth: victory in faith and leadership comes through submission to God’s will, not human ability. Moses also accepted wise counsel and shared responsibility, modeling servant leadership grounded in humility. Even in moments of failure, Moses’ life points us forward to Christ—the greater Deliverer—who leads His people faithfully and perfectly. Scripture summarizes Moses’ character well: “Now the man Moses was very humble, more than all men who were on the face of the earth” (Numbers 12:3). His life calls us to trust God fully, walk humbly, and remain faithful as we await our final deliverance. How did he go about all that? That is our question this week. 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.

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I warmly invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, we are blessed to have Elder Bert Williams share the message "Two Adams," with our Scripture reading taken from Romans 5:17-19. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Bert Williams, offering a glimpse into the journey he will lead us on. Sermon Summary Following His baptism, Jesus was confronted with a daunting experience in the wilderness. For several weeks, He was alone and severely tested. Had He failed the test, yielding to the temptations with which Satan confronted Him, eternal loss, for the entire planet and its inhabitants, would have been the consequence. So we will consider the question: did Jesus suffer these temptations as a sinless human as Adam had been when tempted at the tree in the garden, or was Jesus a human who had inherited the results of Adam's sin? Was Jesus living as Adam before the fall in the garden, or had Jesus inherited Adam's sinful heart? The answer is challenging and important. 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!

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I warmly invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, we are blessed to have Michael Buffington share the message "Jesus Wept," with our Scripture reading taken from John 11:33-35 KJV. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Michael Buffington, offering a glimpse into the journey he will lead us on. Sermon Summary What is grief, and how does the Bible address it? This message explores grief as a normal human response to loss, including its mental, emotional, and physical effects. It also looks at how Scripture handles grief through examples of lament, suffering, and comfort, showing that grief is not incompatible with faith. The sermon highlights the moment when Jesus Himself wept, providing a biblical framework for understanding how believers can process loss while maintaining hope. 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!

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, As we prepare our hearts for the coming Sabbath, I warmly invite you to join us as we gather once again around God’s Word. This week, we are blessed to have Elder Bert Williams share the message, with our Scripture reading taken from Acts 15:35–41. On this Valentine’s Day weekend, we are reminded that the greatest love we celebrate is the steadfast, sacrificial love of Christ—love that calls us, sustains us, and shapes us into His likeness. May His love fill our hearts and homes in a special way as we worship together. Below is a brief summary of the message, shared by Elder Bert, offering a glimpse into the journey he will lead us on. Sermon Summary (shared by Elder Bert Williams) This sermon is actually two sermons in one. First, we will take a bit of time getting better acquainted with Mark, writer of the earliest of the four Gospels. Then we will approach the first eleven verses of Mark, chapter 1, in which we will discover four key ideas: Messiah, Son of Man, Wilderness, and Baptism. That’s quite a range of topics, but it simply follows Mark’s lead. His style is short and punchy—quick, direct, and always moving forward. We will ride with Mark for a while in the weeks ahead. It will not be a placid journey. 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, It is a joy to welcome you to another Sabbath as we gather to worship and seek the presence of God. This week, Pastor Steve Constantine will be sharing a message titled “The Jairus Syndrome,” drawn from Mark 5:21-25. Scripture Reading: Mark 5:21-25 Sermon Summary Jesus and His entourage had just crossed Lake Genezareth (Sea of Galilee) and landed in Capernaum to fulfill two appointments. As usual a large crowd engulfed Him; Jairus, Leader of the Synagogue approached Him with an urgent request. What I find interesting on the leader's approach is how prescriptive and specific he was. "Come to my house, put Your hands on her so that she will be healed and live." It sounds innocent enough until we consider who he is talking to. Our message this week will examine the details of this encounter and look for the teachable moments that may inform our personal relationship we each develop with Jesus, the creator of the Universe. We invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath! 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’s a “one-time donation” or “recurring donation” and then below in the box next to “Media Ministries” put the amount you’d like to donate: https://adventistgiving.org/donate/ANP8KQ

Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church, It is a joy to welcome you to another Sabbath as we gather to worship and seek the presence of God. This week, I will be sharing a message titled “True Worship,” drawn from John 4:19–24. Scripture Reading: John 4:19-24 NKJV Sermon Summary This week and always, Jesus teaches that true worship is not defined by location, tradition, or form, but by relationship and reality. Speaking to the Samaritan woman, He reveals that the Father is seeking worshipers who worship in spirit and in truth. They are those whose hearts are alive for God and whose lives are aligned with and guided by the Holy Spirit. This passage calls believers to move beyond external religion to authentic worship that flows from a transformed heart, grounded in the truth of who God is and made possible through Christ. True worship honors God not merely with words or rituals, but with sincere devotion, obedience, and a life in tune with and guided by the Holy Spirit. We invite you to join us with open hearts as we worship, reflect, and grow together in God’s Word. Happy Sabbath! In His grace, Head Elder Alex Clerk