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.
The Shot of a Lifetime
Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, July 01, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“The Church’s One Foundation” • arr Robert Hobby
“How Firm a Foundation” • arr. Dale Wood
WELCOME
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
John Wesley Taylor V, President, Andrews University
CALL TO WORSHIP
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor
INVOCATION
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“All Hail The Power of Jesus Name”
“Crown Him King of Kings”
“All Hail The King of Heaven”
“Crown Him King of Kings”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“Toccatina for Flute” • Pietro Yon
CHILDREN’S STORY
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Ephesians 4:1-6 NIV
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
INSTALLATION OF LEAD PASTOR
INTRODUCTION
Jim Micheff; President, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
RESPONSIVE READING
DEDICATION PRAYER
Jim Micheff; President, Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF PRAISE
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1, 2 & 4
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: Keeping Our Eyes on the Prize”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616
CLOSING MUSIC
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • arr. Jason Payne
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Offering for June 28, 2025
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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