WORSHIP . GROW . SERVE
Sabbath June 13th, 2026
Sunset Today 8:28 PM • Sunset Next Sabbath 8:30 PM EDT
Order of Worship
Sabbath School
Begins at 9:45AM
| Song Service | Sis. Valeria Rivera |
| Opening Prayer | Sis. Valeria Rivera |
| Welcome | Sis. Yvonne Ince |
| Lesson Review | Class Coordinators |
| Mission Story | Bro. Sola Adaramola |
| Special Song | Sis. Rhea Coates |
| Closing Remarks | Bro. Christophe Whyte |
Divine Worship
Begins at 11AM
Baccalaureate Service
| Introit Processional of Graduates | Graduates and Platform |
| Invocation | Elder Hugh Fletcher |
| Call to Worship | Philippians 1:2-6 |
| Hymn of the Morning | #547 “Be Thou My Vision” |
| Praise and Worship | Adult Praise Team |
| Intercessory Prayer | Sis. Althea Green |
| Special Music | Bro. Christophe Whyte |
| Offertory | Sis. Michaelene Hudson-Aaron |
| Welcome/Greeting of Visitors* | Pastor Dr. C. Shaun Arthur |
| Christian Education Spotlight | Whispering Pines |
| Children’s Story | Sis. Sophia Johnson |
| Scripture Reading | Hebrews 40:28-31 Sis. Anan King |
| Introduction of Speaker | Elder Fletcher |
| Meditation Song | Bro. Christophe Whyte |
| Commencement Address | Dr. Oladapo Adaramola |
| Recognition of Graduates | Elder Fletcher |
| Closing Hymn | #645 “God of Our Fathers” |
| Benediction | Elder Fletcher |
Graduates
| Preschool | Aaron Chang Prospect Elementary School Zailee Green Bethesda Junior Academy Ruby Hylan Just Kids |
| Kindergarten | Hannah Carmichael Linden SDA Childhood Academy |
| Elementary School | Ashwone Dixon Northern Parkway Elementary Zaidyn C. Johnson Marie M. Daly Academy of Excellence |
| Middle/Junior High School | Josiah Towsend Lawrence Road Middle School |
| High School | Gabriel Nathan Holy Trinity Diocesan High School |
| College | Deandria Beacon Monroe University Aaliyah Rivera SUNY Farmingdale Fadella Saintil SUNY Old Westbury |
Call to Worship
2 Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.
3 I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,
4 Always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy,
5 For your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now;
Philippians 1:2-66 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Quick Info
Online Giving
Tithe and offerings can be given online by going to the official giving page at www.adventistgiving.org or visiting us at hempsteadstead.org/online-giving.
Prayer Concerns
Do you need prayer? The prayer of a Godly person is powerful. It makes things happen.
James 5:13 & 16
- Sis. Surla Berenice
- Bro. Adrian McClean
- Sis. Mavis Houslin
Atlantic Prayer Line
Conference Call 351-999-4838
Zoom Meeting ID: 954 6819 9577
Password- PrayMore
Tuesdays 8pm – 9pm
Address Change?
Submit your new address to our church clerk, Sis. LaCroix, or the GNYC conference.
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Whispering Pines Sunset Serenade Concert
June 13th at 7:30PM in the Gymnasium
Whispering Pines Seventh-day Adventist School invites you to support their final concert of the school year, Sunset Serenade.
This special evening will feature children’s choirs from several churches, including the Whispering Pines school choir and our every own Children’s choir, as they come together for a beautiful time of worship through music.
Tickets are $15 each. Your support helps Whispering Pines continue providing quality Christian education while keeping tuition affordable for families.
Please see Sis. Shantae Forbes to purchase tickets and support this meaningful school fundraiser and our children.
Greater New York Academy – Now Enrolling
Greater New York Academy is now accepting applications for students seeking a Christ-centered education grounded in godliness, excellence, and leadership.
Students benefit from:
- Advanced Placement courses, including AP Literature, AP Language, and AP Biology
- Dual credit opportunities with Andrews University and Queens College
- Award-winning teachers committed to student growth
- A 100% college acceptance rate for graduates
Additional highlights include scholarship opportunities for qualifying students, a $1,000 enrollment incentive for new students, and modern facilities designed to support academic and personal development.
Website: www.gnya.org
Women’s Ministries
Women’s Bible Class
Tuesdays from 7:30- 9:00 PM on Zoom
Your Skills Can Make a Difference!
God has gifted each of us in unique ways—through crafting, writing, marketing, or other talents. We invite you to use your gifts to bless our church, our community and its ministries. If you feel called to share your skills, please connect with Pastor Arthur to explore how you can make a lasting impact.
