Classes begin at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on August 18. We would love to enroll your K-8 child(ren) for the 2025-2026 school year. Office Hours are 9:00 - 4:00 Mon-Thu; 9:00 - 12:00 Fri. Or call 269-471-3220.
AU 2021 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 08, 2021
Opening Voluntary
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!”
Kenneth Logan
Praises to Our Creator *9:00 AM; **11:45 AM
Hymn of Praise
“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” • No. 27
Prayer
*Bordes Henry-Saturne, **Anthony Bosman
Worship in Music
“Nocturne, Op. 51, No. 3” Sibelius/Press
Stephanie Guimarães, violin, Jeremy Ahn, BA, piano
Introduction of Speaker
Andrea Luxton
Hymn of Meditation
“Be Thou My Vision” • No. 547
Baccalaureate Sermon
“An Enduring Mystery”
Wintley A. Phipps
Vocal Artist, Composer Senior Pastor, Palm Bay SDA Church, Palm Bay, Florida Founder/CEO/President, U.S. Dream Academy
Hymn of Commissioning
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • No. 377
Benediction
*Kimberly Pichot, **Paulette McLean Johnson
Closing Voluntary
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ”
Kenneth Logan
*9 a.m.; **11:45 a.m.
Organist: Kenneth D. Logan
Choristers: Stephen and Susan Zork
*Vocalists: Annelise Burghardt, BA; Marcus Carter, BA; Abel Siamubi; Instrumentalists: Stephanie Guimarães, violin; Max Keller, trumpet, Kaija Perry, MA, violin; Kristii Rasmussen, MMus, viola
**Vocalists: William Dos Reis, Darius Bridges, BBA; Annelise Burghardt, BA; Adriana Santana; Instrumentalists: Jacob Knowlton, BSN, acoustic guitar; Christian Sanchez, BS, electric guitar; Jeremy Ahn, BA, keyboard; Fitz-Earl Andrew McKenzie II, BBA, French horn; David Dunham, BA, cajon
Registration at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Offering for August 9, 2025
Christian Record Services for the Blind
In the heart of compassion and dedication, Christian Record Services (CRS) stands tall as it celebrates an incredible milestone—125 years of unwavering commitment to serving individuals worldwide who are blind or visually impaired. Since its inception, CRS has been a beacon of hope, breaking down barriers and providing life-changing services to individuals facing vision challenges. I love that we can share the mercy and grace of Jesus Christ with people who are blind or experiencing vision loss.
One such person was Elizabeth, who was blinded by a shotgun blast to the face. Through her love for Jesus she was able to forgive the ones responsible. Elizabeth attends National Camps for Blind Children, a service of CRS. She says, “There is so much love, happiness, and joy at camp.”
Camps are just one of the services Christian Record Services offers. Other programs include Bible study lessons, books, magazines, and Bibles in audio, braille, and large print from a library of over 2,000 titles.
Members can also deepen social, educational, and spiritual connections through PhoneFaith, scholarships for higher education, and, of course, National Camps for Blind Children. These services and programs are free of charge to people who are legally blind.
Your offerings will help further the ministry’s mission to empower people who are blind to engage their communities and embrace the Blessed Hope.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion
Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year. Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person. Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Help Us Welcome New Students
Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345
Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?
Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues
- July 19–The The Conscience Question
- July 26–The Maturity Question
- August 2–The Relationship Question
Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.