Glendale Seventh-day Adventist Church (Minneapolis, MN)

04/08/2026

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04/04/2026

As the sun begins to set and the cares of this week gently fade into the background, we pause—right here, right now—to welcome the holy Sabbath. This is sacred time. Time that Heaven has carved out just for communion, for rest, for restoration, and for relationship.

“Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy…” (Exodus 20:8)

Tonight, we don’t just enter the Sabbath—we receive it. We open our hearts to Elohim, our Creator, our Sustainer, our Redeemer. The One who spoke light into darkness now desires to speak peace into our souls. The same voice that said, “Let there be light,” now whispers into our spirits, “Let there be rest.”

Let us slow down…
Let us breathe…
Let us release the noise of the week.

Because all week long, we’ve been moving—working, thinking, solving, carrying, pushing, enduring. But now, Heaven calls for a holy pause. Not just a physical rest, but a spiritual reset. A moment where we stop striving and start abiding.

Every burden, every worry, every distraction—we lay it down at His feet.

The emails can wait.
The deadlines can wait.
The stress can wait.

The unanswered questions can wait.
The pressures of life can wait.
Even the things we cannot fix can wait.

But His presence… His presence is here.

And in His presence, there is fullness of joy. In His presence, there is peace that surpasses all understanding. In His presence, there is healing for the weary soul and strength for the tired heart.

The Bible reminds us:
“If you turn back your foot from the Sabbath… and call the Sabbath a delight… then you shall take delight in the Lord” (Isaiah 58:13–14).

Tonight, we choose delight over distraction.
We choose stillness over striving.
We choose presence over pressure.

We choose to honor what God has made holy. From the foundation of the world, He set this time apart—not because He needed rest, but because we needed restoration. The Sabbath is a weekly reminder that we are not sustained by our labor, but by His grace.

So as the sun sets, let everything that is not like God begin to fade. Let every anxious thought be quieted. Let every heavy feeling be lifted. Let every restless spirit find calm in Him.

Let the atmosphere shift in our homes right now.

Where there was tension, bring peace.
Where there was noise, bring stillness.
Where there was weariness, bring renewal.

Let the fragrance of worship fill this space. Let the presence of Elohim rest here. Let this not be ordinary time, but holy time—set apart, consecrated, and filled with His glory.

We are not just stepping into another evening—we are stepping into sacred hours. Hours that remind us of creation. Hours that point us to redemption. Hours that prepare us for eternity.

Because one day soon, we won’t just welcome the Sabbath—we will live in an eternal Sabbath rest with Jesus.

The prayer for this evening:

Elohim, our Father, our God,

As the Sabbath hours begin, we come before You with humble hearts. We thank You for bringing us safely through another week. Through dangers seen and unseen, You have kept us—and for that, we say thank You.

Lord, some of us come tired tonight. Some of us come carrying burdens we haven’t spoken aloud. Some of us come distracted, our minds still racing with the events of the week. But right now, we surrender it all to You.

Now Lord, we ask that You would usher us into Your presence.

Quiet our minds.
Calm our spirits.
Settle our hearts.

Help us to put away every worldly distraction that competes for our attention. Anything that would pull us away from You—remove it, Lord. Teach us how to be still and know that You are God.

Create in our homes an atmosphere of peace.
Let Your angels rest here.
Let Your Spirit dwell richly among us.

Let every room be filled with Your presence. Let every heart be softened before You. Let every conversation be seasoned with grace. Let this be a space where heaven touches earth.

We don’t want this Sabbath to be routine—we want it to be revival.

Revive our prayer lives.
Revive our love for Your Word.
Revive our commitment to walk with You.

Draw us closer to You than we have ever been before. Speak to us through Your Word. Refresh our souls. Restore our joy. Reignite our love for You.

And Lord, prepare us—not just to keep the Sabbath, but to be ready for that eternal rest when Jesus returns. Shape our characters. Strengthen our faith. Help us to live in a way that honors You not just on the Sabbath, but every day of our lives.

We welcome You now.
Have Your way.
This time belongs to You.

In the name of Jesus, we pray,
Amen.

04/02/2026

03/22/2026

“From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same, the Lord’s name is to be praised.” (Psalm 113:3)

As the sun sets and the Sabbath hours begin to fade, we gather in gratitude—not because God has been good, but because He is good. The same God who kept us through the week has walked with us through these sacred hours. Now we pause… to reflect, to rejoice, and to recommit.

“Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent.” (Luke 24:29)

There’s something powerful about the evening hour. In The Gospel of Luke chapter 24, the disciples didn’t fully recognize Jesus while walking with Him—but when the day was nearly over, they felt something stirring in their hearts. They said, “Abide with us.”

And that’s our prayer at sunset.

Lord, stay with us.

Stay with us when the Sabbath feeling starts to fade.
Stay with us when the noise of life tries to return.
Stay with us when Monday morning begins to whisper our name.

Because the same Presence that made the Sabbath holy… is the Presence we need every day of the week.

Sabbath may be ending on the clock—but it doesn’t have to end in your spirit.

Carry the peace.
Carry the rest.
Carry the Presence.

03/21/2026

As the sun gently slips beneath the horizon, we are invited into something sacred. The close of day is not merely the end of a busy week—it is the opening of holy time. Scripture reminds us in Psalm 92:1–2 that it is good to give thanks to the Lord and to declare His faithfulness every night. Friday evening becomes our sacred pause—a moment to breathe, to release, and to remember that God has been faithful through it all.

From the very beginning, God established this rhythm for our lives. In Genesis 2:2–3, we see that He rested, blessed the Sabbath, and made it holy. The Sabbath is not just a command—it is a gift. It is God’s way of reminding us that we are sustained not by our striving, but by His power. All week long we labor, we carry burdens, we solve problems—but tonight, God invites us to lay it all down. The Sabbath becomes a sanctuary in time where weary souls are restored and hearts are renewed.

As you enter this Sabbath rest, don’t just mark the time—experience the presence. Let the worries of the week fall away. Let the noise quiet down. Let your spirit reconnect with the One who created you, sustains you, and loves you deeply. This is your moment to stop striving and start abiding. And as you rest in Him, may you discover that His peace is deeper than your stress, His strength is greater than your weariness, and His presence is everything you need.

Happy Sabbath.

03/14/2026

Happy Sabbath morning, my friends!

This blessed Sabbath morning we rise with grateful hearts, thankful that the Lord has carried us through another week and allowed us to awaken to the sacred hours of His holy day. The Sabbath morning is a special invitation from heaven—a time when we gather together to worship, to pray, and to lift our voices in gratitude to our God.

As the psalmist reminds us in Book of Psalms 100:4, “Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into His courts with praise.” Today we come before the Lord with thankful hearts, praising Him for His mercy, His protection, and His unfailing love.

Many of us will gather in the house of worship this morning, joining with fellow believers to sing, pray, and study His Word. But if for some reason you cannot be in a church today, be encouraged—God is not limited to a building. The same God who dwells in His sanctuary also meets us right where we are. Whether in our homes, at our bedside, or wherever we find ourselves this morning, we can still lift our hearts in worship and experience His presence.

So wherever you are today, take a moment to give Him thanks. Lift your voice in praise. Open His Word. Invite His Spirit to dwell with you.

May your Sabbath morning be filled with peace, worship, and the sweet presence of the Lord.

Happy Sabbath and many blessings to you today.

Pastor Allison

03/08/2026

My Daniel Fast lunch today.
Cabbage, carrots, capers, mushrooms, spinach and artichoke hearts. Steamed in a skillet with water.
YUMS

03/07/2026

Welcome, Sabbath morning. We look forward to spending these blessed daylight hours in the presence of our God. The same God who watched over us through the night has awakened us to see another holy portion of His sacred day.

As the light of the morning fills the earth, may the light of His Spirit fill our hearts. May our thoughts be lifted above the cares of the week, and may our minds be centered on the goodness, mercy, and power of our Savior. Today we set aside our labor, our burdens, and our distractions so that we may draw nearer to Him.

May this Sabbath morning bring peace to troubled hearts, strength to weary souls, and joy to all who seek the presence of the Lord. Let us spend these precious hours in worship, in fellowship, in the study of His Word, and in service for His kingdom.

Welcome, blessed Sabbath morning. We rejoice to be in the presence of our God

02/28/2026

The up-and-down weather we’ve been experiencing—warm sunshine today, melting snow, and then the forecast calling for fresh snow again—beautifully mirrors the believer’s walk. Sometimes we are up and sometimes down. Sometimes our faith feels warm and vibrant, and other times it seems cold and heavy. Yet in the middle of all life’s changing conditions, God has given us a steady gift: the holy Sabbath.

The Bible reminds us in Isaiah 58:13–14 (NLT):
“Keep the Sabbath day holy… and don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the Lord’s holy day… Then the Lord will be your delight.”
Notice the promise—when we honor the Sabbath, the Lord Himself becomes our joy. The Sabbath is not just a pause from labor; it is heaven’s weekly invitation to rest our weary hearts in Jesus.

When our week has been spiritually “hot,” the Sabbath keeps us humble and grounded. When our week has been spiritually “cold,” the Sabbath warms us again in God’s presence. It is the divine reset, the sacred appointment where burdens are lifted, faith is refreshed, and joy is restored. Ellen White wrote in The Desire of Ages, “The Sabbath is a golden clasp that unites God and His people.” What a beautiful picture—every week, Jesus draws us close again.

So as the weather shifts and life fluctuates, let us welcome the Sabbath with joy. Lay aside the week’s worries. Step into holy time with gratitude. Breathe deeply of heaven’s peace. For no matter how the week has gone, the Sabbath reminds us that in Jesus we are always held steady, always loved, and always invited to rejoice.

Happy Sabbath. May your heart find fresh joy in His holy rest.

02/21/2026

It’s another blessed Sabbath morning, and by the mercy of God we have been brought safely into these sacred hours. Elohim, our Creator and Sustainer, has allowed us to see the dawning of holy time once again. Though it’s cold outside and the air may be crisp, the sun is shining—both in the heavens and in our hearts. That sunshine is a quiet reminder that God’s faithfulness never fails and His mercies are new every morning.

The Sabbath is not just another day; it is God’s appointed meeting time with His people. In true faith, we recognize this day as a memorial of Creation and a sign of sanctification. So this morning we welcome this sacred time with reverence and joy. As the psalmist declared, let us worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness and enter His gates with thanksgiving and His courts with praise. No matter what the week held, we have stepped onto holy ground now.

Family, we must remember who we are. We are His people, the sheep of His pasture. We are a remnant called to live differently, to love boldly, and to lift up the everlasting gospel to a world in need. This Sabbath is not only for our rest—it is for our renewal and our readiness. Every prayer we pray, every hymn we sing, every word of testimony we share is preparing us for the soon return of Jesus.

So on this cold but sunny Sabbath morning, lift your head and warm your heart in His presence. Let gratitude rise. Let worship flow. Let holiness beautify your life. And as we keep this Sabbath holy, may Elohim strengthen us to stand faithful until the day we look up and see Jesus coming in the clouds. Amen.

02/20/2026

As the golden hues of sunset fade into the quiet of evening, we stand at the threshold of sacred time. The Sabbath is heaven’s weekly appointment with God’s people — a divine pause placed lovingly at the end of creation week and preserved for every generation. In a world that rarely slows down, the Lord Himself says, “Be still, and know that I am God.” Tonight, we accept His gracious invitation to rest, to worship, and to be renewed in His presence.

The Sabbath reminds us first that God is our Creator. Before sin entered the world, before burdens weighed down the human family, God blessed and sanctified this holy day. Each Sabbath is a gentle reminder that we did not make ourselves, and we do not sustain ourselves by our own strength. The same God who spoke the worlds into existence is still speaking peace over our lives today. When we lay aside our work and worries, we are declaring by faith that God is in control.

Through the prophet in Isaiah 58:13–14, the Lord invites us to “call the sabbath a delight.” Notice He does not merely command observance — He calls us into joy. The Sabbath was never designed to be a heavy obligation, but a weekly celebration of God’s goodness. It is sacred time to reconnect with our families, to open His Word, to lift our voices in praise, and to remember that eternity is nearer than when we first believed.

This holy time also reminds us that God is our Redeemer. The Sabbath is not only about creation — it points us to salvation. Just as we rest from physical labor, we also rest spiritually in the finished work of the Messiah. We cannot earn grace. We cannot manufacture righteousness. We simply receive what Jesus has already accomplished. What a comfort as the week ends to know that our hope is secure, not in our performance, but in His perfect love.

As this Sabbath begins, allow the atmosphere of your heart and home to shift. Let every anxious thought be surrendered. Let every burden be placed at the feet of Jesus. If the week has been heavy, the Sabbath comes as God’s gentle reset. If the week has been joyful, the Sabbath becomes our song of gratitude. Either way, these hours are holy, blessed, and filled with divine purpose.

Tonight is also a fresh call to mission. Rest does not make us idle — it prepares us to be effective witnesses. God strengthens us during these sacred hours so that when the new week comes, we can shine more brightly for Him. May this Sabbath deepen our love for souls and renew our commitment to share the everlasting gospel with boldness and compassion.

Prayer

Gracious and Eternal Father,
We thank You for bringing us safely into these sacred Sabbath hours. As the sun has set, let Your peace rise within our hearts. Quiet every worry, calm every fear, and draw us into sweet communion with You.

Lord, renew our spiritual strength tonight. Help us truly call the Sabbath a delight. Give us hearts that love Your presence more than the distractions of this world. Teach us to rest fully in Your finished work and to trust completely in Your care.

We ask especially for power in soul winning. Loose our tongues to speak Your remnant message with clarity, love, and holy boldness. Give us courage to let our lights shine wherever You place us. Fill us with compassion for the lost and wisdom to reach them effectively.

Bless our homes, our families, and our church family during these holy hours. May Your Holy Spirit dwell richly among us. When this Sabbath ends, send us forth refreshed, revived, and ready to labor for Your kingdom.

We receive Your peace now and give You all the glory.
In the precious name of Jesus, Amen.