A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Children's Celebration of Christmas: "A Love Story"
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen 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
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Program:
Opening Music
Sounds of the Season • James Swearingen
Introit
O Children, Come Quickly • Johann Schulz
Welcome
Ben Martin
Congregational Hymn
O Come, O Come Emmanuel • 115
Congregational Prayer
1st—Amaziah Towett, Olivia Skinner, Ian Kamau, Eirik Osman; 2nd—Emmet Martin, Angelica Pena, Gia Press, Kushata Mbaiwa
Worship in Music
A Cambridge Carol • Vince Gassi
Tithes & Offerings
O Children, Come Quickly • Johann Schulz
Scripture
John 3:16
1st—Zarah Prentice 2nd—Ezra Jean-Baptiste
Part 1
“He Came”
Ben Martin
Music
Come Light Our Hearts, For God So Loved the World, He Lay There Sleeping
Scripture
John 13:35
1st—Kara King, 2nd—Hanan Legoh
Part 2
“We Follow”
Ben Martin
Music
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, Walking With Jesus, Isn’t He Wonderful, Follow Jesus
Scripture
1 John 4:11
1st—Ethan Brodie, 2nd—Joshua Omwocha
Part 3
“We Love”
Ben Martin
Music
I Will Follow, Love is Calling Out
Call for Gifts
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service • 363
Ben Martin
Closing Song
God of Justice
Benediction
Ben Martin
Closing Music
Good Christians, Now Rejoice • Anonymous Melody
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
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