April 11, 2026, 10:45AM

Enter with Praise
Avielah, Leilani, Lili, & Natalie

Welcome & Prayer
Don Jehle

Opening Hymn
92 - This is My Father's World

Offering Call
Aysha Inakur
Hope Channel International

Scripture Reading
Tamara De Leon
2 Peter 3:15-17

Morning Prayer
Don Jehle

Children's Story
Sally Hafner

Special Music
Cameron Guild

Morning Message
Pastor Daniel Manns
Interpretation: More Than an Opinion

Closing Hymn
277 - For Your Holy Book We Thank You

Benediction
Pastor Daniel Manns

Pianist
Doug Pratt

Deacon on Duty this Week
Diego Rocha

Deaconess on Duty (April)
Julia Dias & Therese Carrigan

Announcements

Today

Homeless Outreach Lunch: For those who are participating in the Homeless Outreach today at 2pm, feel free to stay for lunch as food will be provided for those serving.

Homeless Outreach is today at 2PM - Met Min (4001 Rossville Blvd.) We will be serving baked spaghetti, veggies, breadsticks, fruit, chips, and water. If you plan on bringing food, try to add a little more as we share the food with the camp site and hotel. Even if you do not bring anything, come help serve, hand out clothing, or pray
Contact Anne Cathey or Kendra with what you plan to bring, and reach out to Anne for clothing donations (especially men’s).
Sunset Today: 8:09 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 8:16 PM

This Week

Transfers In - 1st Reading
Arielle Scallion from East Ridge SDA Church (East Ridge, TN)
Vivian Hayes from Chattanooga First SDA Church (Chattanooga, TN)
Isabella Hayes from Chattanooga First SDA Church (Chattanooga, TN)

Nominating Committee - 1st Reading
Aysha Inankur - Co-Head Treasurer

A three-part gardening series begins Monday, April 13 at 6PM at South Bay, covering gardening basics, raised beds, and fall gardening, led by Gabriel McClover. The series is open to everyone, and those who attend all three sessions will receive a complimentary copy of Everyday Gardener (while supplies last). Pre-registration is encouraged: southbaysda.org/healthprograms.

You can still register for DARP! Anyone who would like to participate for the Reclaim Hope series can come to the first session on Monday, April 13 at 6PM located at the church: southbaysda.org/heathprograms.

Adventurers will have a meeting this Tuesday at 6PM. NO Pathfinders, however, the Guides will be rafting/canoeing at Nickajack Lake.

Midweek Connection meets on Tuesdays at 6:30PM in the church. Pastor Daniel will be speaking on the Testimonies Volume 9. We will resume the Genesis series with Phil Mills on April 21.

For this week, announcements for next week’s bulletin must be submitted by Tuesday morningas bulletins will be printed Tuesday evening. Thank you!

The Sanctuary carpet will be cleaned on Wednesday, April 16 at 9 AM. Those attending Midweek Connection are asked to stay after, if able, to help stack chairs.

SOULutions Recovery will meet at the church this Thursday, April 16 at 6:30PM.

From May 1–3, Cohutta Springs will host a Reach Your Neighbor retreat featuring Richie Halversen and Eric Flickinger, focused on outreach and evangelism. The South Bay Church will sponsor three individuals who are interested in attending. If you would like to attend, please reach out to Royce Snyman at 517-331-1419.

VBS registration is now open! Monday June 8 - Friday June 13; 5:00-8:00 (meal at 5 pm)
Participant registration: https://forms.gle/jt9YEtM3HURgDr4V6
Helper registration: https://forms.gle/ma1CNtiuJ486BmT99
Everyone who is helping or participating must register.
We also need some supplies:
Christmas trees (will be returned at the end of VBS)
Hiking backpacks (will be returned at the end of VBS)
Large decorative rocks (will be returned at the end of VBS)
If you are willing to loan any of these materials, please contact Julissa Gutierrez (julissamfdz@gmail.com).

GCC Marriage Retreat: Registration is open for the GCC Marriage Retreat at Cohutta Springs, September 25-27, 2026. The speakers are Elder William and Joyce Smith. To register, please visit https://events.gccsda.com/marriageretreat26.

We value your feedback! Feel free to share any comments or suggestions about our church by adding a Feedback Card to the box, located on the table in the foyer.

South Bay Texting Service: We are launching a free texting service to keep you updated with announcements and news. It is easy to join!
1. Save our number: Add (833) 365-3035 to your contacts (e.g. “South Bay Updates” or “South Bay Church”).
2. Text to subscribe:
Members: Text JOIN to 833-365-3035 for member updates
Guests: Text GUEST to 833-365-3035 for guest updates

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Further Out

ZAMBIA MISSION TRIP (Aug 5-17, 2026)   Here is the website for the trip with helpful information on the projects we will be doing in Zambia along with an FAQ section and a place to sign up. Deposits should have been made by October 1 but there has been grace extended.  Please confirm your spot by visiting the website and registering and placing your $250 deposit. We have around 40 registered but still several have not made their deposit so please do so now.  Also, we could still use a few more doctors if possible.  

UPCOMING EVENTS | Mark Your Calendars
  • April 11 - Morning Message - Pastor Daniel Manns
  • April 11 - Homeless Ministry Lunch
  • April 11 - Homeless Ministry 2PM
  • April 13 - Depression & Anxiety Recovery Program 6PM
  • April 13 - Gardening Class 6PM
  • April 14 - Adventurers/ NO Pathfinders 6PM
  • April 14 - Pathfinder Guides - rafting/canoeing at Nickajack Lake
  • April 14 - Midweek Connection - Pastor Daniel Manns 6:30PM
  • April 15 - Sanctuary Carpet Cleaning 9AM
  • April 15 - Church Plant Meeting 5:30PM
  • April 16 - SOULutions Recovery 6:30PM
  • April 17-19 South Bay Women’s Retreat
  • April 18 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy Arnall
  • April 18 - Pathfinder Bible Experience NAD
  • April 18 - Fellowship Meal
  • April 18 - Jesus for Asia Vespers 7PM



Prayer

United in Prayer | Every Sabbath, 8:50AM - 9:20AM
If you would like to request prayer for a specific person or issue, you can send your prayer requests to southbaysda.org/pray.

Prayer After Divine Service
Join us in front of the platform for a short time of prayer right after the divine service to reflect on the sermon.

Morning Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 5:30AM-6AM & 7:30AM-8AM
Join us via ZOOM for prayer. You can access the link on our website.

Youth Prayer Line | Every Weekday, 6:46AM
A prayer line is led by young people but is open to anyone. Join via ZOOM by clicking the link on our website.

Offering Report

Yearly Budget Goal 

$238,176

Monthly Budget Goal

$19,848

Church Budget Received in March 

$890.01