“Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
AU 2022 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 07, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
PROCESSIONAL
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
*Willie E. Hucks II
Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Homiletics
**Barbara Harrison
Clinical Associate Professor of Nursing
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
*“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
Bénie Safari Shyirakera Dushime, BA, soprano; Nathaniel Cogen, MMus, piano
**“Ubi Caritas” • Ola Gjeilo
Baccalaureate Choir, Emily Jurek, BMus, conductor
SCRIPTURE
Acts 14:1–3 (NASV)
*Christopher Perry
Assistant Professor of Architecture
**Harvey Burnett
Professor of Psychology
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Andrea Luxton
President
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
“Three Secrets of Success from Paul and Barnabas”
Artur A. Stele
General Vice President
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
*Nadia Nosworthy
Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology
**Marlene N. Murray
Professor of Biology
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
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Organist: Kenneth D. Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music
Marshals: *Trevor O’Reggio, Professor of Church History
**Katherine A. Koudele, Professor of Animal Science
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
Care for Cuba—Urgent Need
Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
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.
