Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word!
AU Summer 2023 Baccalaureate
Saturday, August 05, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“All Creatures of Our God and King” • Charles Callahan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Ninety-First Psalm” • James MacDermid
OFFERTORY
“Put on Gladness, My Soul” • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 100 (King James Version)
Soulin Sisodia, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“I Love to Tell the Story” • 457, st. 1, 3
MESSAGE
“Time Machine – The Second Salute”
Maurice R. Valentine II, General Vice President
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
PROCESSIONAL
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Lift Up Your Heart” • Sally DeFord
SCRIPTURE
Psalm 100 (King James Version)
Janine Lim, Professor of Educational Technology
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
John Wesley Taylor V, President
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
“Time Machine - The Third Salute”
Maurice R. Valentine II, General Vice President
General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Felix Cortez, Professor of New Testament
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
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.
