Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 18 & 19, 2024. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 4 and 9). Friday 7 PM, Vespers - s’mores to follow; Saturday 10:00 am, Sabbath School & Roll Call;11:30 AM Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch provided. Shydepoke 8 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).
Pleading with Jesus
Life From the Eyes of a Young Father
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 01, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“MINDS, BODIES, HEARTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3-4
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1, 3
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1-2
“We Praise Thee With Our Minds” • words no. 642, melody no. 250
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
SCRIPTURE READING
William and Ariana Helbley, Pioneer Members
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Oh, How I Love Jesus”
“Now, Dear Lord, As We Pray”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kenneth Kelin, Pioneer Member
BABY DEDICATION
Emelia Raelene Beckford, presented by Andrea and Dane Beckford with Pastor John Glass
PRAISE
“All Creatures of Our God and King / Wonderful Words of Life”
“Does Jesus Care?”
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 18 & 19
House of Prayer
Revelation 13 - How to pray for America NOW - Lead by Pastor Dwight Nelson
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft. Pastor Dwight will continue his study of Revelation 13 on October 16, 30 and November 13 and 20. But please join us to be blessed every Wednesday evening.
Honduras Mission Team
The PMC Youth Missions trip to Honduras will take place January 2-13. The team will conduct a Friendship Camp with the children of the Hogar de Niños (children's home) and the surrounding community. Additionally we will lead worship services, community projects and lots of activities for the children and youth. Space for a few more volunteers is available. For more information please email Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Horn Lectureship Series - "Is Noah's Ark on Mt. Judi?"
As part of the Horn Lecture series a team of researchers from Andrews University will share their findings from a 2024 expedition to eastern Turkey. Two of the most likely sites for the where Noah's Ark landed are Agri Dagh (called Mt. Ararat by many) Mt. Judi further to the southwest. Mt. Judi is favored by many Muslims and Christians today. The team was able to get to the ark landing site on Mt Judi and will share their fascinating discoveries.
All are welcome at this free event. Andrews Undergraduate Co-Curricular credit will be offered.
Annual Hayride
The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 at 6-8pm. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!
Oasis Public School Ministry
Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School welcomes Terri L. Fivash to speak about her book, The Spiritual Toolbox. We will learn about the principles of how spiritual things work. Bring a notebook and pen. She is also the author of Joseph and the Dahveed series. Join us on Sabbath mornings through October 19. We meet in PMC Room 141 from 10:30-11:30 AM. All are welcome!
RMES Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon
The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much needed capital improvements, such as the carpet upgrade project, and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you are willing to sponsor one or more students, or if you would like to commit to a general donation for this event, please text “BIKE” to 269.281.2345 by Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thank you!
Seeking Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
The Crayon Box is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to prepare children ages 4-5 for kindergarten. The Pre-K teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Pre-Kindergarten educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can thrive in their next level of education and have a lifelong love of learning. Must meet LARA requirements for lead caregiver.
Work Hours: 8:00-11:30 / 12:30-5:00 M-Th & 8:00 - 11:30 / 12:30-3:00 F
