Sabbath evening, March 1, at 6:30 PM, all Widows and Widower’s are invited to the Stevensville church for a Vegetarian Soup & Bread Potluck. Bring soup, artisan bread, garlic bread, or sandwiches, crackers, and dip. Bring your favorite board game to play after we eat. For more details, contact Brenda at 269-861-5174
How to be More Like Jesus
The Impossible Dream
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
Saturday, January 11, 2014
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“How To Be More Like Jesus: The Impossible Dream”
□ Revelation 14:1-5, 12, 14
Stuart Devenish: “Every Christian generation has produced two kinds of Christians: the
common, ordinary garden variety, and those who have discovered the . Some call this deeper life entire sanctification. Others call it the baptism with the Spirit. . . . Whatever the label, it reflects a deep experience of .” (Beyond Well-being: Spirituality and Human Flourishing 58)
□ The Call of Jesus
- Matthew 4:19—“‘.’”
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Matthew 10:25—“‘It is enough for students to be their teachers, and
servants their masters.’”
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John 13:15—“‘I have set you an example that you should do
for you.’”
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Matthew 11:28, 29—“‘ to me . . . and from me, for I am gentle
and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
□ The Call of the NT
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1 John 2:6—“Whoever says, ‘I abide in Him [Jesus],’ ought to walk
walked.”
1 John 2:6 NIV—“Whoever claims to live in Him must as Jesus did.”
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1 Peter 2:21—“To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an
example, that you should follow .”
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2 Corinthians 3:18—“And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory,
are being transformed into .”
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Thomas a Kempis: “Let us therefore see that we endeavour beyond all else to meditate
on the life of Jesus Christ. . . . Anyone who wishes to understand and to savour the words of Christ to the full must try to make his whole life to the pattern of Christ’s life.” (The Imitation of Christ 37)
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Ellen White: “His beautiful and spotless character is before us as an example for us to . We must study and copy and follow Jesus Christ, then we shall bring His loveliness and beauty into our character.” (Christ Triumphant 43)
That I May Know Him 265: “Christ is our pattern, the perfect and holy example thathas been given us to follow. We can never equal the Pattern, but we may
and resemble it according to our ability.”
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1 John 3:1-3—“See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be
called of God! And that is what we are! . . . But we know that when Christ appears, we shall him, for we shall see him as he is. Everyone who has this hope in him purifies themselves, he is pure.”
□ But how?
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#1—Be with Him daily.
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I want to be more like Jesus I’m following in His ways
I’m trying to love as He did In all that I do and say
At times I am tempted to make a wrong choice
But I try to listen as the still small voice whispers:
“Love one another as Jesus loves you
Try to show kindness in all that you do
Be gentle and loving in deed and in thought For these are the things Jesus taught.”
I’m trying to love my neighbor
I’m learning to serve my friends
I watch for the day of gladness When Jesus will come again
I try to remember the lessons He taught
Then the Holy Spirit enters into my thoughts saying:
—adapted from Janice Kapp Perry
Caring Hearts Widow/Widower’s Potluck
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Following the second worship service, there will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!
Chasing Away the Winter Blues
On Saturday night, February 22, at 8 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center the Andrews University Chorale and Singers will present a special collaborative choral concert featuring the University Singers of Southwestern Adventist University. It is a perfect concert for families and it is wonderful way to help melt away the winter blues. The concert is presented by award-winning and internationally renowned choirs on a mission to celebrate Christian values to the constituents of our community and the world. Included in the repertoires are timeless musical gems like “America the Beautiful” arranged by Joseph Martin, and “Give Me Jesus” by South African conductor and composer André van der Merwe. Edifying selections of love songs include “Yesterday” arranged by Bob Chilcott, “Skylark” arranged by John Rutter, “All the Things You Are” arranged by Ward Swingle, and “I Love You / What a Wonderful World” arranged by Craig Hella Johnson. Admission is $0 – $7. Please visit https://howard.andrews.edu/events/ for more information.
Academy Day March 4
All eighth-grade students are invited to attend Academy Day on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Come and see the exciting programs Andrews Academy offers and experience one day with us. Lunch will be served, and T-shirts and prizes will be given. Registration is in the gym from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Activities will conclude by 3:15 PM. Call 269-471-3138 to RSVP or with any questions you may have.
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Visitor's Day
Students who will be in the 1st through 8th grades next school year are invited to visit Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on March 4. Make friends, meet teachers and have fun!
- Grades 1–6: 8:15 AM–11:30 AM
- Grades 7–8: 8:15 AM–3:30 PM
Parents, please call 269-471-3225 to register.
RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor's Day
Parents with students who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming! March 10 6:00 PM. Kindergarten Visitor's Day is the next morning, March 11!
Offering for February 22, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Did you ever wonder why God created the elements of the world in a specific order? In His divine plan, He created the world in logical sequence to prepare a home for mankind. He created mankind in His image and created the Sabbath for man so He can spend special time with them. But sin disrupted this plan.
God sent Jesus to redeem us and restore what was lost. Through the work of Christ and the Holy Spirit, God uses the Sabbath and stewardship of time, talents, treasures, temple, and testimony, to restore this relationship and develop our character. One way God prepares us to handle His eternal riches is through tithes and offerings. Giving regularly and faithfully is important because it develops kindness and selflessness.
When we give systematically, we become more generous like Christ. However, giving isn't about expecting rewards here on earth but knowing we're partaking in Christ's eternal glory. Giving regularly makes us grateful and humble as we contribute to the well-being of others. It recreates a new attitude in us that giving is more satisfying than receiving. Most importantly, giving is not about charity; it's a way to worship and show our faith, trust, and love for God.
Today and through the Holy Spirit, let’s participate in Christ’s eternal glory through our tithes and offerings.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Neighbor to Neighbor Volunteer Help Needed!
Do you enjoy sales and pricing? Are you organized and detail-oriented? Would you like to make some new friends? If so, Neighbor to Neighbor needs your help!
Housewares Volunteer:
- Sort, price, and organize dishes, kitchenware, toys, and other household items
- Arrange items within the store Crafts Volunteer:
- Organize and price fiber arts, homeschooling, gift bags, and general craft items
- Arrange items within the store Train with other volunteers and then make your own schedule within operating hours.
Come join the Neighbor to Neighbor volunteer family! Contact Stefanie Marschner at stefaniem@n2nhelps.com or 269-471-7411
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers
An evening of praise and worship, “Sing Praise!” will be presented at the Howard Performing Arts Center by the Andrews University Wind Symphony and invited guest ensembles on Friday, February 28, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. The evening will feature performances by the Wind Symphony under the direction of Denisse Santos, University Singers under the direction of Stephen Zork, Deliverance Mass Choir under the direction of Michael Owusu, and The Watchmen led by Abel Siamubi. Favorite hymns and contemporary praise songs will be part of the evening, complete with opportunities for audience participation! Songs will include renditions of How Deep the Father’s Love, Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing, Be Thou My Vision, Amazing Grace, In Christ Alone and more! Join us for an evening of music and praise like no other! The event is free and no tickets are required.