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 Cure for the Chaotic Life
Part 1: A Park in Time
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
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
"OF WORSHIP AND REST"—A HYMN CYCLE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns" • 223
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 2
"O Day of Rest and Gladness" • 382, st. 1, 2; mel. 348
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"There Is a Place of Quiet Rest" • 495, st. 1
Linda Fuchs, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Melchizedek Ponniah, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns'" • 223
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1
Seth McKelvey, AU Student
BABY DEDICATION
Emma Mazava, presented by Naina and Harisoa Mazava with Shane Anderson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
PRAISE
"How Deep The Father's Love For Us"
"Never Lost" • "Blessed Assurance"
"The Blessing"
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • 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