Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Elementary 2023 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 27, 2023
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
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Help Pack 7,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars
On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9 am in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/H9pHrvudPiex8yns5 (Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER.)
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.