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.
When You’re Not Living the Life You Expected
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, October 17, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • Arthur Messiter
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
* "Safe and Blessed"—A Hymn Cycle
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12, st. 2-3 • "He Lives"—SDAH 251, st.1 & 3 • "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart"—SDAH 27, st. 1-3, 5 • "Be Still My Soul"—SDAH 461, st.2-3
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, choristers; Betania Cañas, flute; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"Still" • "The Blessing"
Eli Wilson, Jonathan Burn, Olivia Hall, vocals; Zachariah Schnepp, cajon; Jamison Moore, Johnny Schnepp, cello; Peggy Schnepp, piano
Congregational Prayer
Chris, Heather, Rylan, Asher, & Hawke DiCicco, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Tim Gosser, student
Children's Story
Jeremy Hall, Education Superintendent, Michigan Conference
Children's Prayer
Khloe
Worship in Music
"O God, We Kneel Before Your Throne" • Roy Hopp
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director
Scripture Reading
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Message
"When You're Not Living the Life You Expected"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"In Heavenly Love Abiding"—words of SDAH 513 to melody of SDAH 316
Devin Zimmerman, AU Alumnus, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ
Benediction / Closing Remarks
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* First Service Only
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