February 7, 2026, 10:45AM

Enter with Praise
Denise Templeton

Welcome & Prayer
Stoyan Grakov

Opening Hymn
223 - Crown Him with Many Crowns

Offering Call
David Gomez
Local Church Budget

Scripture Reading
Jonathan Abraham

Morning Prayer
Stoyan Grakov

Children's Story
Dana Grakov

Special Music
Marion Peppers

Morning Message
Pastor Daniel Manns
Authority: More Than Commands from God

Closing Hymn
271 - Break Thou the Bread of Life

Benediction
Pastor Daniel Manns

Pianist: Benjamin Abraham

Deacon on Duty this Week
David Orellana

Deaconess on Duty (February)
Hannah Jobe & Mickey Bowers

Announcements

Today

Please join us for a fellowship meal after the service. Theme: Sandwiches, Soup, and Salads

Today’s outreach activity has been canceled.

Nursing Home Ministry is today at 3pm - 2626 Walker Rd. Dalton Building. The South Bay Sentinels will be assisting with singing and playing instruments.

Sunset Today: 6:16 PM
Sunset Next Friday: 6:22 PM

This Week

Transfers In (2nd Reading)
John Ramirez from Hohenwald SDA Church (Hohenwald, TN)
Kevin Singh from Rogersville SDA Church (Rogersville, TN)

Transfers Out (2nd Reading)
Lavern Ray Figg to Calhoun SDA Church (Calhoun, GA)
Barbra Fisher to Athens Tennessee SDA Church (Athens, TN)
Tommy Fisher to Athens Tennessee SDA Church (Athens, TN)

Profession of Faith (2nd Reading)
Alba (Nora) Tenorio into the Three Angels Mission Group
Mario Tenorio, Jr. into the Three Angels Mission Group

Nominating Committee Positions (2nd Reading)
Adriel De Santos - Jr. Deacon  
Daniel Drexler - Deacon  
Doug Pratt - Scheduling Manager for the AV Team
1st Reading - David Orellana - Head AV

Best Weigh: February 9 at 6PM located at the church. This program is facilitated by two medical doctors who will focus on the science behind weight loss while providing motivation to help attendees achieve the weight loss they desire. The program is free and open to the public. Please RSVP HERE. For more information, contact Dr. Eric Nelson at health@southbaysda.org or call 423-541-0622.

Pathfinder & Adventurers will meet this Tuesday at 6PM at the church.

Midweek Connection meets on Tuesdays at 6:30PM in the church. Phil Mills will continue his series on the book of Genesis.

Elder’s Meeting: Wednesday, February 11 at 6PM via ZOOM.

Church Board Meeting: Wednesday, February 11 at 7PM via ZOOM.

Children’s Choir Rehearsal: Sundays February 22 & March 1 at 5pm and Saturday, March 7 at 9am, all located at the church.

Men need encouragement. Men’s Ministry encourages men to apply the Bible in their lives, to pray together, and practice Christian actions in their home and community. Proverbs 27:17: “As iron sharpens iron, so a man sharpens the countenance of his friend.”

We are looking to rehome the piano in the Fellowship Hall. If you are interested in giving it a new home, please contact Doug Pratt at 615-424-8588.

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”).
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Members: Text JOIN to 833-365-3035 for member updates
Guests: Text GUEST to 833-365-3035 for guest updates

If you have an announcement for next week’s bulletin, please email info@southbaysda.org by Wednesday.

The deaconess team is now providing blankets to ladies who are cold in Sabbath school or divine service. You can request a blanket from the greeters at the welcome center in the foyer. Please return after the service.

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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
  • February 7 - Morning Message - Pastor Daniel Manns
  • February 7 - Fellowship Meal - Sandwiches, Soup, & Salads
  • February 7 - Nursing Home Ministry 3PM
  • February 9 - Best Weigh 6PM
  • February 10 - Pathfinders 6PM
  • February 10 - Midweek Connection 6:30PM
  • February 11 - Elders’ Meeting - ZOOM 6PM
  • February 11 - Church Board - ZOOM 7PM
  • February 13-15 - Family Ministries - Mini Marriage Weekend
  • February 14 - Morning Message - Pastor Jeremy Arnall
  • February 14 - Baptism for Isabelle Olivier
  • February 14 - Homeless Ministries 2PM
  • February 14 - AY Vespers 5:30PM

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

Total Church Budget Received in January 

$19,916.56