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ABOUT US

Who we are

It’s quite simple, really. We are a community of people who by grace:

Live in the PRESENCE of God,
Experience His transforming POWER,
And share His PASSION to lead others into His kingdom through
Communion, Community, Commitment, Compassion & Commission.

The Escondido Seventh-day Adventist Church has been serving the needs
of Escondido for over 100 years. We want to keep that legacy alive by
continuing to serve the city of Escondido by ministering to people’s physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs.

We are a group of Christ-followers who are committed to doing the
things that Jesus Christ taught. Because of the love that God has freely lavished
on us… We love God and we love people.

What to expect

You don’t have to dress up. You don’t have to be any particular age. We couldn’t care less who you voted for in the last election. And please, don’t feel the need to pretend about anything.

Escondido Seventh-day Adventist Church is a place where God meets seeking people who are far from perfect. That means anyone is welcome, no matter where you are on your spiritual journey.

So learn at your own pace. Ask questions. Seek. We believe you’ll find what you’re looking for. You’ll learn how to relate to God. You’ll experience Christian community. And here’s the big thing – you will change. Join us as we seek God together.

Just come as you are.

From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament,
grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.

Ephesians 4:16

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Giving

Malachi 3:10 says:
Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,” says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, “I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!

We are a community that believes in the promises of Scripture, as well as the challenges we find in Scripture. Tithing is a biblical principle where we return 10% (or the firstfruits) of our gain (income) to God’s storehouse. We do this as faithful Christians, who believe that God blesses our giving. It is not a magical equation, but rather a trust equation that we have in the promises of God found in the bible.

You can now return your tithes and give your offerings easily and securely online. Simply click on the link below

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Meet & Contact Us

Staff

Laffit Cortes
Lead Pastor
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David Hernandez
Associate Pastor

David Hernandez loves people and is passionate about sharing Jesus’s love with all. Pastor David is excited about the opportunity to minister to the Youth & Young Adults of the Escondido SDA Church and loves to create spaces where our young people can come together and enjoy fellowship while getting to know Jesus on a deeper level. He enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, eating good food, and drinking coffee. 

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Tami Cooper
Children's Ministry Coordinator
Tami Cooper has a passion for teaching and mentoring children and young adults and has loved the opportunity to serve on staff here at the Escondido SDA Church. A native San Diegan, wife and mother of two wonderful girls, Tami has a love for all things Jesus, Chargers and beach. Her desire for each and every child who enters our church is that they may come to know the amazing love of God.
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Jordan Herling
Church Treasurer

Jordan was born and raised in North County and currently lives in Escondido with his wife, Alisa, and their three kids- Jada, Jett, and Jaxx.  Jordan received his B.S. in Business Administration from California State University of San Marcos and has over 10 years of experience in banking and financial services.  Jordan loves to spend time with family, play golf, and indulge in delicious food.

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Jennifer Teh
Office Manager
Making people smile is what Jenny is about; that and raising her two kids with the help of her husband. Raised in Lincoln, Nebraska, Jenny is a proud alum of Union College. That said, she has adjusted quite well to beach life and summers in January. Jenny is thrilled to be part of the ministry team of the church that she loves. Her hope is that everyone who enters our church can experience the joy, warmth, and acceptance which has made this church an extension of her family.
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Steve Beauchamp
Plant Maintenance

Steve has lived in San Diego for most of his life. He’s a longtime member of the Escondido Adventist Church. He enjoys spending time with his wife, Shelli, and their two sons. He’s an avid tennis player and soccer fan.

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Spiritual Growth

Bible Reading – “Bible Reading Plans” is a resource that will direct your bible reading, enabling you to read the bible, or a portion of it, over a period of time.

Bible Studies – “Lifting Up Jesus” is a series of Bible lessons that you can access online to learn more of what the Bible teaches.

Echo Prayer Manager – Echo is a tool to help you pray more diligently. Pray for your coworkers, your friends, your family, your church, your country, your issues. And thank God continually.

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Pastor's Blog

The Greatest of These

Steve Blue

Thinking about the choices that I have in my life, the decisions that I need to make, at work or at home, how I choose to spend my money or my time, choices of how will I respond to things that upset me and make me angry, or whether something is right or is wrong, it is helpful to keep in mind what is most important.

When all is said and done, and I look back on my life, what will I be proud of, and what choices will I regret? What choices will have contributed to making things better, and what choices will add to the problem.

When I take a few moments to see everyday choices through the spectacles of the long view, and I ask myself in any decision, “what will govern my considerations?” it becomes clear to me that what is most important is to act with love.

Love means to care for the good of another. One writer that I encountered recently says that you may think you love chocolate cake, but what you want is to eat it! If you loved it, you would care for it and not desire to consume it! What would it be like if the result of every decision ended in another person being better off?

Love is the best principle to govern my life, because in any situation if I ask myself “What is the loving thing to do in this instance?” I will be led to a choice that is good. When I see other people through the lens of love, my instinct will be do what is best for them, because my concern is for their good!

Having love guide my choices is not only best for others, but it is the best for me, because I will be happy to reflect back and remember the joy that comes with acts of love. I will be able to look back to any decision and be satisfied that it was made well because it was made for the good!

So for me, I’m choosing Love to be the rudder that guides the ship of my life, to keep me pointed in the right way, to be the mark of my faith in a loving God, who calls me to act for the good of others, just as He has acted for my good in his treatment of me. “There are three things that remain in life, faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love.”

Living this way is what I choose, but that is easier said than done….

Business & Talents

This directory encourages us to use one another’s talents and businesses and then make a donation to the church building fund as new business comes your way.

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church@escondidosda.org
  • Sabbath School – 9:30 am
  • Church Service – 11:00 am

Address

1305 Deodar Rd. Escondido, CA 92026

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