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.
God, Why Don’t You Do Something?
Saturday, June 08, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • Brenton Offenback
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” • Dale Wood
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Errol Prentice, Pioneer Member
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461 , st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Loves Me” • Lisa Nelson
BABY DEDICATION
Jaina Ariahy Razafimahilaza presented by Igino Razafimahilaza & Cecilia Jaozara with Lindsey Pratt
OFFERTORY
“The Gift to Be Simple” • Dale Wood
CHILDREN STORY
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 88:1-5
Luciana Press, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Does Jesus Care?” • 181, st. 1, 2
MESSAGE
“God, Why Don’t You Do Something?”
Glenn Russell, Professor Emeritus, Andrews University
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“I Must Tell Jesus” • 485
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Assai Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • Brenton Offenback
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” • Dale Wood
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Errol Prentice, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Nathan Lovanantenaina and Lucas Lovanantenaina with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Loves Me” • Lisa Nelson
OFFERTORY
“The Gift to Be Simple” • Dale Wood
CHILDREN STORY
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 88:1-5 • Luciana Press, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
MESSAGE
“God, Why Don’t You Do Something?”
Glenn Russell, Professor Emeritus, Andrews University
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“I Must Tell Jesus” • 485
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Assai Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
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