Memory Verse — Acts 18:9, 10 NRSV
“One night, the Lord said to Paul in a vision ‘Do not be afraid but speak and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no one will lay a hand on you to harm you, for there are many in this city who are my people.’”
This Week
COME & WORSHIP WITH US
Bayanihan & Flushing Seventh-day Adventist Churches
60-02 138th St. Flushing, NY 11355
Sabbath School @ 9:30 am
Church at Study
Lesson
Bayanihan & Flushing
Seventh-day Adventist Churches
Announcements
Save the Date
Midweek Service
Vesper Service
Health Ministry Corner
UV Safety Awareness Month
🌿 “The Lord will keep you from all harm…” — Psalm 121:7
July brings long days, bright sun, and outdoor activities — but it also brings the highest UV exposure of the year. This month, we’re focusing on protecting our skin, preventing sun damage, and keeping our families safe during summer.
🟦 WEEK 1 — Understanding UV Exposure: Protecting the Skin God Gave Us
The sun is a blessing, but too much UV radiation can cause sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer — the most common cancer in the United States.
UV rays are strongest between 10 AM and 4 PM, even on cloudy days.
Simple Ways to Stay Safe
- Use broad-spectrum sunscreen SPF 30+
- Reapply every 2 hours (and after swimming)
- Wear hats, sunglasses, and lightweight long sleeves
- Seek shade during peak sun hours
- Protect children’s skin — it burns faster
Caring for our skin is caring for the body God entrusted to us.
Best Guidance for Families in July
- Choose SPF 30–50 for daily use
- Choose SPF 50+ for pool days, beach days, and long outdoor events
- Use mineral sunscreen for babies, kids, and sensitive skin
- Reapply every 2 hours
- Don’t forget ears, neck, shoulders, and tops of feet
Freedom in Christ: Trivia & Truths
1. What is the source of true spiritual freedom?Jesus Christ. Scripture teaches that freedom is not merely political or personal — it is freedom from sin, given through Christ alone (John 8:36).
2. What was the cost of this freedom?The life of Jesus. Our freedom was purchased “not with perishable things… but with the precious blood of Christ” (1 Peter 1:18–19).
3. Who bore the weight of that cost?Jesus Himself. He carried the full burden of sin on the cross so that we could live in grace (Isaiah 53:4–5).
4. What does God’s freedom offer that earthly freedom cannot?Freedom from guilt, shame, bondage, and spiritual death. Earthly freedom protects rights; God’s freedom transforms hearts.
5. When does a believer receive this freedom?The moment they accept Christ. Salvation brings immediate liberation from the power of sin (Romans 6:22).
6. What responsibility comes with God-given freedom?To use it to serve others in love. “Do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh; rather, serve one another humbly in love” (Galatians 5:13).
7. What symbol reminds us of both earthly and spiritual freedom?The Cross. The cross is the ultimate declaration that freedom has a price, and Christ paid it fully.
8. How does God’s freedom shape how we celebrate July 4th?It reminds us that while we cherish national liberty, our deepest freedom is found in Christ, who frees us eternally.
July 4th Trivia & Fun Facts
Classic Independence Day Trivia
- What year was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
1776 - Which city hosted the first organized July 4th celebration?
Bristol, Rhode Island - Which founding father wrote most of the Declaration?
Thomas Jefferson - What bird did Benjamin Franklin prefer over the bald eagle?
The turkey - How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?
56
Did You Know?
- The Liberty Bell was rung on July 8, 1776, not July 4th.
- John Adams believed July 2nd would become the holiday we celebrate.
- Fireworks have been part of Independence Day since 1777.
- The Declaration of Independence is housed in Washington, D.C., at the National Archives.
- Three U.S. presidents died on July 4th: Adams, Jefferson, and Monroe.
Kid-Friendly Fun Facts
- The U.S. flag has 13 stripes for the original colonies.
- Americans eat about 150 million hot dogs on July 4th.
- Fireworks were invented in China over 2,000 years ago.
- The Declaration of Independence is 1,458 words long.
- Red, white, and blue symbolize valor, purity, and justice.
May your Shabbat be
filled with Shalom!