Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

A special single sermon by Pastor Ben Martin.
Saturday, December 12, 2015
Program: 
Opening Voluntary
Ring in the Joy • James Swearingen
Introit
Angels We Have Heard on High • James Curnow
Call to Worship
Helping Hand Class
Welcome
Kemmoree & Maya Duncombe
Carols of the Season
O Come, All Ye Faithful • 132; Silent Night • 143; Away in a Manger • 124; Go, Tell It on the Mountain • 121; Joy to the World • 125
Family Prayer
The Peters Family; Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne • st. 1 of 140
Responsive Reading
Builders Class
Call for Gifts, Tithes & Offerings
Adventist Community Services • Rodlie & Jonathan Ortiz
Offertory
Away in a Manger • Ruth Elaine Schram
Children's Story
Orellona Family (Busy Bee)
Baptism
Loan Hong Dinh with Rodlie Ortiz
Worship in Music
The Three O's of Christmas • Elena Roussanova Lucas
Skit
"In As Much" • (Scene 1) Vladimir, Branka, Marina, and Ana Slavujevic; (Scene 2) Kerantha & Nathan Grant
Sermon
“Manger? #youcallthisabirthplan” • Ben Martin
Carol of Commitment
O Little Town Of Bethlehem • 135
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing • Gordon Young
Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

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.