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When God Tests Us
Lessons From the Life of Abraham—1
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, March 12, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“God Will Take Care of You” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“How Firm a Foundation” • SDAH 509
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Woodrow Whidden, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Aliyanah
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“My Peace I Give to You” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
Philip Giddings, Pioneer Elder
Genesis 22:1-2 NIV
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” • SDAH 624
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—1”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • SDAH 516
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
OPENING MUSIC
“God Will Take Care of You” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Blessed Assurance”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Woodrow Whidden, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“My Peace I Give to You” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Aliyanah
PRAISE
“Won’t Stop Now”
“Gratitude”
“Wait On You”
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—1”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sufficient For Today / It Is Well”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
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ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
