Resources

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

Opening Music

"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"  •  Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

"Hymns for Little Children": A Hymn Cycle

"All Things Bright and Beautiful"—SDAH 93, st. 1-3  •  "Once in Royal David's City"—SDAH 149, st.1-2, 4  •  "There Is a Green Hill Far Away"—SDAH 164, st. 1-3  •  ""Jesus Calls Us"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 3-4 
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor; Meryen González, Student

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Taurus Montgomery, Pastor Harbor of Hope; Prayer: TJ

Scripture Reading

Gianluca Bacchiocchi, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee"  •  Paul Halley
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Pioneer Life

Dwight K. Nelson with Ben Martin

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Are Kids Invited?: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

"This Little Light of Mine"
Primary Grades Pioneer Sabbath School Teachers

Benediction

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Children of the Heavenly Father"  •  traditional Swedish melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Opening Music

"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light"  •  Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Praise

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director

Opening Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Taurus Montgomery, Pastor Harbor of Hope; Prayer: TJ

Praise

"A Simple Prayer"
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director

Pioneer Life

Dwight K. Nelson with Ben Martin

Worship in Music

"Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee"  •  Paul Halley
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Congregational Prayer

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Moises Reyes, Student

Praise

"God Restores"  •  "Lord, Open Up our Eyes"

Scripture Reading

Gianluca Bacchiocchi, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Praise

"For Everyone Born (A Place at the Table"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Are Kids Invited?: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

"This Little Light of Mine"
Primary Grades Pioneer Sabbath School Teachers

Benediction

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Children of the Heavenly Father"  •  traditional Swedish melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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