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The Right Way to Start the New Year
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, December 31, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
”The Old Year Has Passed Away” • Johann Sebastian Bach
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“FOR TIME AND FOREVER”:A HYMN CYCLE
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 3-4
“Marching to Zion” • 422, st. 1, 4
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Of Fortitude and Faith” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
”The Right Way to Start the New Year”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
THE LORD’S SUPPER
FOOTWASHING DISMISSAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
FOOTWASHING
LORD SUPPER INTRODUCTION
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 26: 26-30 NIV
Vida Giddings, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Philip Giddings, Pioneer Elder
MUSICAL MEDITATION
”What Wondrous Love Is This?” • anon. melody
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
AND OFFERING APPEAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
Master Guide Toolbox!
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.
