San Francisco Seventh-day Adventist Young Adults

1st Annual SDA Sports Day Northstar at Tahoe 2/28/10

Tony — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 07:24:35 +0000

All meetings in the Village at the Martis Room are Free.

Two choices for your Spiritual Lunch:

Matt Parra “Arise” 11:30am, Nathan Renner “Arise” 1pm

Lifts Close at 4pm then the Spiritual Feast continues with:

Ivor Meyers “Power of the Lamb” 4:30pm.

Group Discounts for all SDA’s and their Friends.
http://www.northstarattahoe.com/info/calendar/calendarevent.sda_day.item.asp

” Come Join The Experience ”

Back Online

Andy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 09:48:06 +0000

Our site experienced several weeks of downtime after a server upgrade, but we’re back up and running. We have some great events coming up so stay tuned for the next update.

San Francisco Area Young Adults Camping Oct.2,3,4 Free!

Tony — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:58:29 +0000

Come and enjoy this Weekend Retreat and I mean a treat. Michael and Holly Smith from the GYC, will lead us into a deeper relationship with God. As God Himself surrounds us with His Nature, both Physical and Spiritual. No Cost just provide your own gear, food, tents and sleeping bags. There will be 2 very large tents available for Gals & Guys to use if needed. Haystacks supplied for all on Friday night, Big Franks and Chips supplied for all on Saturday night. Bring your friends and Bible. Come join the Experience. Click on events tab for directions.

Fall Young Adult Retreat Oct. 9-11, 2009 Yosemite “Wawona”

Tony — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:54:53 +0000

Hey Everyone!
Its that time of the year again where we have our yearly Fall Young Adult retreat. This year’s theme is “The Evidence: Belief in a Real God, Answers to Real Prayer.” and will be on October 9-11, 2009. Matt Mattzella will be our main presenter and will be sharing practical knowledge on prayer life. Other topics we will address in a Biblical Discussion format: Proof and Promises, Believing without Seeing, and When God is Silent. Like the Spring Retreat, it will be $75 per person, and $60 per person for a group of 6 or more. Directions will be sent upon registration. Spread the word, and see you all soon.

Finding Hope Through Trust

Tony — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 17:49:11 +0000

As I grew into adulthood I learned to trust the counsel my father gave. Although I didn’t always agree, still I would respectfully listen and store away the counsel in my mind.

Now I was moving to Washington State and my father once again gave me some council. Among the council given was this tid-bit. Never allow your gas tank to go below 1/2 when traveling in remote areas. Well now that seemed reasonable but 1/2 tank is a lot of gas. Perhaps 1/4 tank is a bit more realistic. So as I was traveling very late into the night or rather early morning. I saw a gas station up ahead I looked at the gas gauge I had just under 1/2 tank well my dads council came to mind and I reasoned it away.
Continuing on my journey I was happy to see I was making very good time. I should easily make my destination ahead of schedule. After a time I looked at the gas gauge I was going to need some gas soon. Still I traveled on happy with my schedule. Lost into my thoughts I suddenly realized I haven’t seen a gas station for a very long time.
My gas gauge now below empty and no station in sight. Dads words came to me “never let your gas get below 1/2 tank when in rural areas”. Panic came over me it’s 4:00am and nothing in site. Now this is many years before cell phones. A dime a call but there are no phone booths out here.
Finally I found some hope, a sign for a “gas station” the sign says “Last Chance for Gas”. Relief feels my heart as I near the station only to find it closed. So I park and wait till morning breaks and the station opens. My schedule now lost all the benefits of not losing time getting gas earlier are now totally lost.
It’s cold outside but I dare not use the heater for fear of running out of gas.

For another council from dad comes to mind “when you use the very last gas in your tank you get dirty fuel in your carburetor and take the chance of needing it removed and repaired”. I’ve learned a hard lesson already perhaps I should heed the council.
Too cold to sleep I wait for the Sun to rise and bring me hope and warmth.

Finally the sun is breaking now I can see things much clearer. Oh no, this looks like this station has been closed for quite some time. I get out into the frigid air and investigate.
My heart falls as my fears are realized. This station has been closed for a very long time.
Now I slowly walk back to the car talking to the Lord. What do I do Lord?I should have listened. Please help me.

I continue my journey now with my head lowered. Will I make it? How far to the next gas station?
I get to the first hill about a mile from where I have been setting. As I begin to crest the hill I see hope yes it’s true there are three all night gas stations all light up ready to serve me. I can coast from here if needed. Whew!

Our heavenly father is always speaking to us giving us council but do we not only listen. Do we trust and obey. To trust and obey is not to reason the council but to follow the council because we trust the source. God will hold nothing back from us unless it will go against our salvation.
The book of Job says it well:
And you would be secure, because there is hope; Yes, you would dig around you, and take your rest in safety. Job 11:18

Blessings Tony