Greetings, beloved members and friends of Palo Alto Church, Summary This week, we started the holiday season with the celebration of Thanksgiving. We sat at the dinner table with our friends and family, enjoyed wonderfully prepared food, and gave thanks to our creator for His many blessings. Thanksgiving, I want to remind everyone, walks hand in hand with gratitude and so we must also turn our hearts to the ministry of gratitude, exploring a powerful passage from the Gospel of Luke, specifically Luke 4:38-39. In these verses, we find a brief but profound encounter that unveils the transformative power of gratitude in the service of our Lord, Jesus. Gratitude allows us to give service, care, or aid and also attend as to needs, necessities, or even wants of others. It pulls us to minister to the needs of the hungry. Gratitude provides a path for us to contribute to the comfort or happiness of others. That is what we are about this Thanksgiving week. Join Us Every Sabbath 🌐 Join us in the spirit of togetherness! 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 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.

Dear Members and Visitors of the Palo Alto Adventist Church, This Sabbath, Pastor Victor Salazar from Sunnyvale SDA Church returns to our pulpit. Here is a brief summary of his message: Summary Only once in all of Matthew’s gospel does Jesus praise a person for having great faith. That person is as unexpected as the story is provocative (if not problematic). Join us this Sabbath as we explore that story and discover Jesus’ invitation to us today to step into great faith. Join Us Every Sabbath 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 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.

Dear Members and Visitors of the Palo Alto Adventist Church, This Sabbath, Elder Bert Williams will be our Divine Worship Hour speaker. Here is a brief summary of his message: Those of us who have read the gospels for years have become accustomed to thinking about Pharisees as self-important egotists who were highly impressed by their own righteousness. Readers of the gospels are also offered several positive snapshots of tax collectors, a group that was generally not admired in their time. So what can we know about these groups of people when they were actually living and working in Jesus' time. In this sermon, we will consider both a parable told by Jesus and the visit Jesus had with that short rich guy named Zacchaeus. As always with stories about Jesus, there are valuable spiritual lessons to be considered. Join Us Every Sabbath Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, This Sabbath, our Divine Speaker is Elder Julian Lake. Summary On more than one occasion, I have been approached by a friend who was surprised to learn that I am a Christian. Often when I ask them why they are surprised, they respond "Because you are so much fun!" Is Christianity antonymous with fun? Why might this be how Christians are perceived? Let's explore together. Join Us Every Sabbath 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 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, This Sabbath, our Divine Service Guest Speaker is Pastor Kerry-Ann Butler. Pastor Kerry is a graduate of the Seventh Day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, where she received her Master of Divinity. She is currently the Associate & Youth Pastor of Sunnyvale SDA Church. She’s passionate about showing others that with Christ, they can have a better life. Originally from New York with Jamaican roots, she's an artist, minister, and major advocate for mental health; especially in the black community. One of her life’s mottos is simple: when we Love God, we learn to truly Love People. We pray that you are blessed by the message that she has prepared for us this Sabbath. Sermon Summary Our sermon this Sabbath speaks on the journey we take when we are deepening our faith. Sometimes we have days where our faith seems on the mountain top, and other days our faith will seem to be in the valley. Nevertheless, we know that God is with us through it all, our high and our low moments. We can know with certainty that God will turn our weeping into dancing and our sorrow into joy. He will always turn things around for us, we just got to have faith. Join Us Every Sabbath Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube.

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, All over the world, America is known as a wealthy, generous, blessed nation, and rightly so because she has given more to this world than any other nation in the modern era. In this country, some of us may be considered poor but compared to most people on earth, all of us here in church today are considered wealthy materially. So to some, we are rich, and to others we are poor, but whether we are truly rich or poor depends on how we define poverty or wealth; which in turn determines whether we are free or trapped. 'Poverty' is not always a trap and 'Wealth' is not a trap always, but the potential to be trapped is strong at either extreme. This is what we are about this week. Join Us Every Sabbath Register for our Live Zoom Webinar: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 Visit our Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org Follow our Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh Follow us on Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h 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 SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube."

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, This Sabbath, our Divine Hour is led by our own former Pastor David Fraser. Sermon Summary  Thomas is perhaps one of the least known disciples of Jesus. Scriptural record is scant and historical records are virtually nonexistent. Yet Thomas rose to prominence because of a single experience that earned him the undesirable moniker, “Doubting Thomas.” In this message, we acknowledge that although Thomas was indeed a doubter regarding the resurrection, that his encounter with Jesus following the resurrection presents us with the magnificent assurance that God does not discard those who are uncertain, unsure, doubtful, or simply do not believe. The story of “Doubting Thomas” is one of hope for those who struggle with faith. Join Us This Sabbath. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, In the exercise of communion the Lord wants you to remember Him and His sacrifice. The Lord also wants you to repeatedly remind yourself that whatever your circumstance you are not alone. That is why He says “do this in remembrance of me” At the same supper, however, He also got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and wrapped a towel around his waist. After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash his disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around Him. Peter tried to stop Him, but strongly He resisted. He had to show us this beautiful thing called humility and so He resisted Peter so we can have the pleasure of seeing the Beauty of Humility. This is what we are about this week. Join Us This Sabbath. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, Founded in 1923, the humble beginnings of our Church were marked by faith, determination, and a vision to create a spiritual haven in the heart of this vibrant community. Over the years, our church has witnessed transformations, navigated challenges, and rejoiced in countless milestones that have shaped us into the family we are today. The message to us in this period of celebration and blessing is “HOLD ON TO YOUR GOD” which is the same message Moses gave the children of Israel after he had blessed them. May the Lord come among us once again and help us stick to Him all the way to the end. Join Us This Sabbath. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, This Sabbath, our Divine Service Speaker is Elder Bert Williams. Sermon Summary: What thoughtful Christian has not struggled with doubt? Perhaps such a person exists, but a believer who is completely free of all doubt must be rare. In most of us, doubt and faith coexist. And who has not struggled with forgiveness--both the giving and receiving of forgiveness. In Luke 17, Jesus tackles both of these topics, and with both topics He pushes the boundaries. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h

Sermon Summary: In this short but dense story, the author of Matthew's gospel is strategically unveiling before his audience the practical and radical impact of the Kingdom of Heaven invading our world in and through Jesus. The implications are world-view shattering for Jesus' followers, and it is what makes the gospel good news. It's also what has, and continues to make me, pastor Victor, choose to follow Jesus with everything that I have, every day of my life. Join Us This Sabbath. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h

Dear Palo Alto Adventist Church members and visitors, This Sabbath, our Divine Service Guest Speaker is Pastor Rob Colon. Sermon Summary  Explaining through the text and my testimony how through God’s power and God’s grace we can be new creations in Him. SUBSCRIBE to Palo Alto Adventist Church of Seventh-day Adventists on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/bderwssk Register for Live Zoom Webinar Here: https://tinyurl.com/yc3vzk62 ● Website: http://www.paloaltoadventist.org ● Facebook: https://tinyurl.com/4n8zcynh ● Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/bdxjx65h