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

Saturday, December 10, 2022

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“The First Noel” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
*”Joy to the World” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
RMES Junior Bells

OPENING HYMN

“What Child Is This?” • 141

PRAYER

Salema Faiai, Samuel Fiuza, Grace Zhang, Philbert Ansu

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 1:23 NIV
Aaron Dormus, Adventurers

MUSIC

“Carol of the Bells” • arr. Michael Hopkins
RMES Strings

MESSAGE 1

“The Greatest Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child/Go Tell it on the Mountain”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solo Jaliyah White

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:11
Genavive Beckford

MUSIC

“For Unto Us A Child Is Born”
Pioneer Adventurers

*BAPTISM

Samuel Reed Miller with W. G. Nelson

MUSIC

“Three Holiday Glorias” • arr. Donald Moore
RMES Grades 4-6 Choir

MESSAGE 2

“The Right Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

GIFT COLLECTION

“Away in a Manger” • William Kirkpatrick
“O Come, Little Children” • Johann Schulz

MUSIC

“Who Would Imagine a King”
Jaliyah White, Gabriella Langat, Adventurers

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:2
Joanna Jacques

MUSIC

“When We Seek Him”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solos Isabella Mpita, Lucas and Nathan Lovanantenaina, Lena Engelkemier

MESSAGE 3

“The Perfect Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING HYMN

“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1, 2 & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

“Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • anon. melody

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.