Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout
Heart Stories: A Celebration of Praise, Testimonies, and Prayer
Saturday, March 17, 2018
Program:
Welcome & Prayer
José Bourget
Scripture
Isaiah 55:2,3,6,& 12
José Bourget
Song
Lord You Are Good • Blessed Assurance
Worship in Music
"Abide With Me" • J. Dawson
Kingsway College Symphonic Band
Testimony
Elizabeth Adesina
Song
Leaning On The Everlasting Arms
Testimony
Duane Covrig
Testimony
Claudia Applewhite
Song
Amazing Grace Hallelujah
Testimonies from the Young
John Kent, Maya Duncombe
Offering
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" • Randall Standridge
Ben Martin
Litany
Sharon Terrell
Congregational Prayer
Sharon Terrell
Song
Mighty To Save
The Blessing
José Bourget
Standout Event
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries