Greetings, Beloved Congregation and Friends of Palo Alto Adventist Church! As we look forward to another blessed Sabbath, we thank God for the meaningful Communion Service we shared last week—a special time to reflect on Christ’s love, grace, and sacrifice. This Sabbath, we are delighted to welcome back Michael Buffington, who will share a special message exploring an important question: “Who Told You That You Were Naked?” 📖 2 Corinthians 7:9–10 KJV 💭 Sermon Reflection: Shame can be a powerful force in our lives. It can lead us toward repentance and restoration, or it can trap us in guilt, isolation, and self-condemnation. Through the contrasting experiences of David and Saul, Peter and Judas, we will explore the difference between godly sorrow and toxic shame—and how shame can distort our identity, damage our relationship with God, and keep us captive to our past. From the Garden of Eden to the cross of Calvary, this message points us toward the freedom and restoration Jesus offers through His redeeming grace. ❤️ Our past does not have to define us. Our shame does not have to hold us captive. In Christ, healing and restoration are possible. Join us with open and expectant hearts as we worship together, study God’s Word, and discover the freedom found in His grace. 🙏 May the Lord’s presence be especially near to us this Sabbath, bringing healing to wounded hearts, peace to troubled minds, and renewed hope through Jesus Christ. Happy Sabbath! In His grace, Alex Clerk

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, Elder Alex Clerk will be sharing the message entitled "The God Who Heals," with the Scripture reading from Psalms 103:1-3 NKJV. We look forward to gathering with you and discovering what God has placed in His Word for us this Sabbath. Sermon Abstract David begins this beautiful Psalm by talking to his own soul: “Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits.” David had experienced many of those benefits. He had known danger and deliverance, sin and forgiveness, sorrow and restoration. And when he looked back over his life, he recognized that behind all these blessings was the goodness of God. Then David brings two of God’s greatest benefits together: “Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases.” 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, Alex Clerk

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, Elder Bert Williams will be sharing the message entitled "Can You Trust the Bible?," with the Scripture reading from John 16:12-15. We look forward to gathering with you and discovering what God has placed in His Word for us this Sabbath. Sermon Abstract Can you trust the Bible? Many have assumed that the answer to this question is yes. But why? Why should I believe that the Bible is trustworthy? Is it just simply a habit I've always followed without much thought? In this sermon, we will consider specific Christ-centered reasons for believing that the Bible is worthy of our trust. 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

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, Elder Bert Williams will be sharing the message entitled "The Grace to Do Hard Things," with the Scripture reading from Mark 6:12-14. We look forward to gathering with you and discovering what God has placed in His Word for us this Sabbath. Sermon Abstract I don't want to preach this sermon. The Scripture upon which it is based is dark. It is a reminder of our human mortality. But in my recent sermons I've been working through the gospel of Mark, and in doing so have reached chapter 6. In this chapter, the longest and most significant portion recounts the death of John the Baptist. Of all four gospels it is Mark who goes into the most extensive detail on John’s final days. This is an important part of the story Mark is telling. So let us learn from the experience of John and his disciples, and how Jesus related to them in this difficult time. 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!

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