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.
Little Things Count
Resources
Speaker
Lindsey PrattLindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"O God, Faithful God", Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
* "Faithful God": A Hymn Cycle
William Fagal, Jr., chorister; Jason Marquez, clarinet; Kenneth Logan, organ
* "Praise My Soul, the King of Heaven" • "Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • "I Have a Friend So Precious" • "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" • "Sweet Hour of Prayer"
** "Let Praises Rise" • "10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)" • "Indescribable"
Vocals: Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, Annelise Burghardt; Lorian Guillaume, acoustic guitar; Jason Goliath, bass guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Gabriel Palacios, piano
*Baptism
Timothy Elias Matulanya Misungwi with Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
** Elder Ordination
Hebe Soares, Ademir Soares, deacons; Nashonie Chang, Esther Green, elders with Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story
Gordon Atkins, Camp Naturalist, Camp Au Sable
Scripture Reading
Philip Giddings, Elder
Worship in Music
"I Need Thee Every Hour", Robert Lowry; arr. Kurt Kaiser Vivian Raimundo & Gabriel Palacios A.U. Department of Music Students
Message
"Love on the Move - Little Things Count"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Blessed Are You Who Live in Steadfast Faith", Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
* First Service (9:00 AM) Only
** Second Service (11:45 AM) Only
VBS at Niles Westside Church
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