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.
Why God Allows Delays
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.
Offering
Saturday, July 25, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"A Mighty Fortress is Our God" • arr. Homer Whitfield
Brenton Offenback, organ, Alumnus, Andrews University
Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Hymn of Praise
"The Lord's our Rock" • SDAH No. 528, st. 1-2, 4
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, Pioneer Member
Praise
"Your Grace Is Enough" • "How Great Is Our God / How Great Thou Art" • "The Heart of Worship"
Natalia Poloche, praise leader; Caleb Braswell, Nico Goncalves, vocals; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Joseph Diaz, guitar; Andres Weiss, bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon
Prayer
Gilbert Wari, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Elijah Loucks, Easton Loucks, baptism
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Children's Story
Rich Aguilera, Pioneer Member
Children's Prayer
Arianna
Scripture Reading
Julie Logan, Pioneer Member
*Worship in Music
"Arioso" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Jamison Moore, cello, Andrews University
Worship in Music
"Blessings" • Laura Story
Michelle Odinma, soprano; Gabriel Palacios, piano
Message
"Why God Allows Delays"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • SDAH No. 538
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, Pioneer Member
Closing Music
"Festive Trumpet Tune" • David German
Brenton Offenback, organ, Pioneer Member
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