Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout
Under God's Mighty Hand
Saturday, March 25, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jasmine Fraser, Pioneer Elder
HYMN FOCUS
“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” • Kenneth Logan
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538, st. 1
Jasmine Fraser, Pioneer Elder
OFFERTORY
“O Rest in the Lord” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN’S STORY
Richard Mackie, Pioneer Member
SAFETY SABBATH CELEBRATION
Michael Tan, Pioneer Safety Committee Chair
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Peter 5:6-7 NIV
Gilbert Wari
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Alleluia” • Wolfgang Mozart
MESSAGE
“Under God’s Mighty Hand”
Davide Sciarabba, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538
BENEDICTION
Jasmine Fraser, Pioneer Elder
CLOSING MUSIC
“Strong Deliverer” • Kenneth Logan
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries