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.
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Elementary 2023 Baccalaureate
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PROCESSIONAL
“Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson
CALL TO WORSHIP
Alayna Prentice
INVOCATION
Daniel White
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249
CALL TO PRAYER
Jonathan Mills
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Briauna Skinner
CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING
Ava Zygowiec
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
“The Prayer” • arr. Bob Cerulli
Jonni Rosenthal, Ava Zygowiec & Daniel White
SONG OF PRAISE
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
“Build My Life”
SCRIPTURE READING
Chrissy Penno
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Down To The River To Pray” • arr. Mary McDonald
MESSAGE
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Is Our Faith” • 2023 Tent Theme Song, written by RMES Students
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
PRESIDING
Steven Atkins, Class Sponsor
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. H. Purcell
PROCESSIONAL
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Pioneer Youth Pastor
PRAISE
Andrews Academy Praise Team
PRAYER
James Yi
Parent of Enoch Yi
OFFERING
Khatri-Chetri Family
Princess-Jasmine Khatri-Chetri
OFFERTORY
“Jericho . . . arr. P. Yoder
Marco Sciarabba-Badenas, Alto Saxophone I
Zane Freeman, Alto Saxophone II
Donovan Caagbay, Tenor Saxophone
Nathaniel Miller, Baritone Saxophone
SCRIPTURE READING
Michael Gayle
Parent of Alexia Gayle
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth . . . arr. J. Dawson
SERMON
Gerardo Oudri
Parent of Fiorella Oudri
HYMN
“Take My Life and Let it Be” • 330
BENEDICTION
Jay Johnson
Parent of Karla Johnson
PRAYER RESPONSE
“The Lord Bless You” • 669
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Choral Song” • S. Wesley