As part of the Horn Lecture series a team of researchers from Andrews University will share their findings from a 2024 expedition to eastern Turkey. Two of the most likely sites for the where Noah's Ark landed are Agri Dagh (called Mt. Ararat by many) Mt. Judi further to the southwest. Mt. Judi is favored by many Muslims and Christians today. The team was able to get to the ark landing site on Mt Judi and will share their fascinating discoveries.

Dr. Thomas Shepherd, coauthor of the 4th quarter Sabbath School quarterly, will present an overview of the lessons on 28 September, 4 PM at the PMC Commons. All are invited. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.

Tonight at 8 PM, the Department of Music of Andrews University will present its annual Alumni Gala Concert in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this free event featuring the Wind Symphony, the University Singers and University Chorale, as well as the Symphony Orchestra. Students will be joined by alumni members in a grand celebration of the 150th anniversary of Andrews University. With 200+ performers, this promises to be a memorable evening of friendship and great music.

Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.

The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 at 6-8pm. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!

This free, family event will feature local businesses and campus departments providing activities, samples and services geared towards health and wellness. Enjoy time with a trained therapy dog, check out a firetruck, or enjoy a delicious treat from BOBA. Corewell Health will present a vegan cooking demo at 11 AM.

Four wind soloists, keen to chamber music, and one pianist, devote themselves to this still undiscovered wonderful musical genre. Critics have praised ensemble 4.1 as having an intoxicating atmosphere on stage and an exceptional communicative power that reaches their audience. Their music ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to rarely played compositions from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. Please call 269-471-3560 or go to howard.andrews.edu to buy tickets.

Embark on a musical journey with LOTUS Quartet, an extraordinary saxophone ensemble composed of four elite students from Arizona State University. Infusing passion and innovation into every note, Lotus Quartet captivates audiences with a harmonious blend of classical elegance, contemporary flair, and the dynamic energy that defines their unique sound. This year they add to their accomplishments - winning the Gold in the Senior Wind Division of the 2024 Fischoff National Chamber Competition.

The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much needed capital improvements, such as the carpet upgrade project, and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors.