We are looking for smiling faces to help us deliver Easter Lilies to our Home Visitation Members. We want them to know that we haven't forgotten them. Because of Passion Play, you can pick up a lily after first service on April 4 and deliver it Sabbath or Sunday. Each lily will have the name, address and phone number on them.
Empowered by the Spirit
Breaking Barriers to Reach the Unreached
OPENING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross, the Love of God Proclaim” • Sidney Nicholson, Donald Busarow
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Choral Introit: “Exsultate! Jubilate!” • Kyle Pederson
“SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3, 4
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370, st. 2, 3
“Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming” • 358, st. 1, 2, mel. 334
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 1 alt., mel. 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 4 alt., mel. 499
Elianna Fisher, former student missionary in Honduras
OFFERTORY
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyon
CHILDREN’S STORY
Imani Cousins and Hannie Casamayor, former student missionaries to Puerto Rico
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:8 NIV
Jenae Rogers, former student missionary in Palau
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Tom Trenney
MESSAGE
“Empowered by the Spirit: Breaking Barriers to Reach the Unreached”
Andre Rodrigues, former student missionary in Palawan
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross, the Love of God Proclaim” • Sidney Nicholson, Donald Busarow
WELCOME
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
“SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3, 4
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370, st. 2, 3
“Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming” • 358, st. 1, 2, mel. 334
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 1 alt., mel. 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
J-Fiah Reeves, former Student Missionary to Kosrae
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Tom Trenney
OFFERTORY
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyon
CHILDREN’S STORY
Imani Cousins and Hannie Casamayor, former student missionaries to Puerto Rico
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:8 NIV; Melanie Taina, former student missionary in Costa Rica
PRAISE
“Who You Say I Am” • “Wait On You” • “Be Thou My Vision
MESSAGE
“Empowered by the Spirit: Breaking Barriers to Reach the Unreached”
Andre Rodrigues, former student missionary in Palawan
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
Easter Lilies for Home Visitation Members
Offering for April 4, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
The resurrection of Christ was the most amazing day in earth’s history. It was the day when He made the greatest comeback ever. This comeback can convince anyone, even an atheist like Lee Strobel, an author, journalist, and legal editor of great renown. In his bestselling book, “The Case for a Miracle,” Strobel tells how he converted from being an atheist.
He reports that the conversion of his wife to Christianity drew him into examining the resurrection for two years. After completing his analysis of the historical data of Christ’s resurrection, Strobel discovered evidence that points to the fact that the resurrection was an actual historical event. This converted his heart to Christ.
Paul shares with us the importance of the resurrection. He says, “For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures, and that he appeared to Cephas, then to the twelve. Then he appeared to more than five hundred brothers at one time, most of whom are still alive, though some have fallen asleep. Then he appeared to James, then to all the apostles. Last of all, as to one untimely born, he appeared also to me” (1 Corinthians 15:3-8, ESV).
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sunday Music Series...Dmitry Rachmanov
Dmitry Rachmanov 4:00 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026 Free Admission A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards, and a founding member and President of the Scriabin Society of America.
Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family
The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
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.
