Saturday, August 03, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“’O Rest in the Lord’, ‘Be Not Afraid’” (Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
“Offertory” • Simon Luke Brown
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Stand Fast in the Freedom of Christ” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 1:16 to Jonah 2:2 NKJV
Ildiko Gyeresi, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“We Have Heard a Joyful Sound” • 340
MESSAGE
“A Big Fish Story”
Dwain N. Esmond, Associate Director, Ellen G. White Estate, Inc.
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“So Send I You” • 578
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC & PROCESSIONAL
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
WELCOME & HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kevin Ferreira, Flight Instructor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Stand Fast in the Freedom of Christ” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Chaplain
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Thomas Trenney
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 10:1-8 NKJV
Aimee Vitangcol Regoso, University Registrar
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
“Graduation Day”
Dwain N. Esmond, Associate Director, Ellen G. White Estate, Inc.
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Alyssa Palmer, Asst. VP for Campus & Student Life
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
Offering for April 11, 2026
Hope Chanel International
Did you know that in the Middle East and North Africa region, there are only 6,614 Seventh-day Adventists among a population of 612 million? Even if every church member reached one person every day, it would take 254 years to share the gospel with everyone. The need is overwhelming, but through media, Hope Channel is reaching the unreached today.
In Ethiopia, a 14-year-old girl had been separated from her family because of the active war. Alone and uncertain of the future, she found comfort in Hope Channel. When fear crept in, she turned to programs that reminded her of God’s presence. Even though war kept her from her family, nothing could separate her from Christ’s love.
Hope Channel is the Seventh-day Adventist Church’s global media ministry, broadcasting in more than 100 languages. In the 10/40 Window – covering regions like the Middle East, Ethiopia, and India, where billions have little or no access to the gospel – Hope Channel is sharing Jesus where in-person evangelism is impossible. Through television, digital platforms, and online Bible study programs, people are discovering the hope found in Christ.
Revelation 14:6 tells us that the gospel will go to every nation, tribe, tongue, and people. Through media, Hope Channel is making that a reality. Because of your generosity today, more people will have the opportunity to experience the love of Christ – no matter where they live. Thank you for supporting this mission.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sunday Music Series...Dmitry Rachmanov
Dmitry Rachmanov 4:00 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026 Free Admission A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards, and a founding member and President of the Scriabin Society of America.
Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family
The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
