The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.
2016 Children's Celebration of Christmas
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Program:
Opening Voluntary
Angels in Royal David's City • Carrie Lane Gruselle
Welcome
Ben Martin
Hymn of Praise
Angels We Have Heard on High • 142
Congregational Prayer
Jerianna Horton, Aiden Little, Luciana Press, Sarah Ayaz
Worship in Music
O Come, All Ye Faithful • K. L. Fishburn
Scripture
Luke 2:7 • Briauna Skinner
Part 1
“Babbling” • Ben Martin
Carols of the Season
Away in a Manger • 124; Silent Night, Holy Night • 143
Scripture
Matthew 19:14 • Adrien Mun
Part 2
"Beckoning" • Ben Martin
Praise in Song
Jesus Loves the Little Ones Like Me Me Me
Hymn
Jesus Loves Me • 190
Scripture
1 John 3:1 • Ben Clough
Part 3
“Becoming” • Ben Martin
Scripture in Music
Behold What Manner of Love
Congregational Hymn
Children of the Heavenly Father • 101
Call for Gifts, Tithes & Offerings
Sounds of the Season • James Swearingen
Carol of Commitment
Joy to the World • 125
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Christmas Fanfares • Todd Stalter
Sanctuary Flower
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.