Saturday, December 02, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Sonate Octavi Toni” • Giovanni Gabrielli
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
CAROLS OF THE SEASON
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 1 & 3
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1-2
“Silent Night” • 143, st. 1 & 4
“Joy to the World” • 125
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Breath of Heaven” • Jay Dawson
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Johnathan Schnepp, AU Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV
Wol Wol, Berrien Springs Chinese Adventist Fellowship
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Magnum Mysterium” • Morten Lauridsen, arr. Reynolds
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Weaves—Part 3”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202
CLOSING MUSIC
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young
OPENING MUSIC
“Sonate Octavi Toni” • Giovanni Gabrielli
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joy to the World” • 125
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Magnum Mysterium” • Morten Lauridsen, arr. Reynolds
OFFERTORY
“Breath of Heaven” • Jay Dawson
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Johnathan Schnepp, AU Student
PRAISE
“King of Kings”
“O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)”
“Away in a Manger (Worthy)”
SCRIPTURE READING
Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Weaves—Part 3”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202
CLOSING MUSIC
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young
Offering for June 7, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For many years gardening was often a challenge to us. It seemed like the vegetable plants we planted and cared for preferred to die! We never harvested anything. It was very disappointing. Every year, we would try again but with the same results.
Finally, after watching enough YouTube channels on how to garden successfully, we learned that you need to have the right soil, watering system, and care. So we followed the recommendations. For the first time, we were able to grow tomatoes, kale, and zucchinis. We were amazed to see such a big harvest. Gardening became one of our favorite hobbies in the summer!
One of the things we learned was to plant several dozen varieties of vegetables. Not just one kind! We wanted to produce enough crops so we could share with our neighbors. We were able to do just that this past summer.
The apostle Paul used farming terminology to convey the principles of giving. “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NKJV). Likewise, remember that when we return our tithes and offerings, every time we give liberally, we are sowing bountifully so we can also reap bountifully. God will multiply the funds we give back to him. His miracles will abound!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Adventist Seniors of Michiana Meeting June 8
Seniors 55 and up are invited to join the Adventist Seniors of Michiana meeting on Sunday, June 8, for a feast for the eyes as well as a good meal. Daniel Weber, Chair of the Department of Film and Communication at Andrews, will inspire and delight us with "Thousands of of Pictures, Thousands of Stories from around the world: Looking through the lens of a photographer”. Come with a dish to share at the potluck starting at 1:00 PM in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
