Tonight at 8 PM, the Department of Music of Andrews University will present its annual Alumni Gala Concert in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Don't miss this free event featuring the Wind Symphony, the University Singers and University Chorale, as well as the Symphony Orchestra. Students will be joined by alumni members in a grand celebration of the 150th anniversary of Andrews University. With 200+ performers, this promises to be a memorable evening of friendship and great music.
God, Why Don’t You Do Something?
OPENING MUSIC
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • Brenton Offenback
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” • Dale Wood
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Errol Prentice, Pioneer Member
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461 , st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Loves Me” • Lisa Nelson
BABY DEDICATION
Jaina Ariahy Razafimahilaza presented by Igino Razafimahilaza & Cecilia Jaozara with Lindsey Pratt
OFFERTORY
“The Gift to Be Simple” • Dale Wood
CHILDREN STORY
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 88:1-5
Luciana Press, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Does Jesus Care?” • 181, st. 1, 2
MESSAGE
“God, Why Don’t You Do Something?”
Glenn Russell, Professor Emeritus, Andrews University
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“I Must Tell Jesus” • 485
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Assai Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
”Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • Brenton Offenback
“My Shepherd Will Supply My Need” • Dale Wood
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Errol Prentice, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Nathan Lovanantenaina and Lucas Lovanantenaina with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Loves Me” • Lisa Nelson
OFFERTORY
“The Gift to Be Simple” • Dale Wood
CHILDREN STORY
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 88:1-5 • Luciana Press, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Blessed Be Your Name”
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus”
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
MESSAGE
“God, Why Don’t You Do Something?”
Glenn Russell, Professor Emeritus, Andrews University
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“I Must Tell Jesus” • 485
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Assai Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
Dr. Thomas Shepherd, coauthor of the 4th quarter Sabbath School quarterly, will present an overview of the lessons on 28 September, 4 PM at the PMC Commons. All are invited. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 at 6-8pm. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!
There will not be a fellowship dinner following the second service this Sabbath.
Michigan Advance Partners
The St Johns Seventh-day Adventist Church is a vibrant and growing congregation, regularly welcoming 40-50 members and visitors each Sabbath. They actively serve the community by offering a complimentary breakfast every Sabbath, operating an Adventist Community Service Center, and engaging in annual evangelism efforts.
During mid-2023, the members realized their church roof, which was over 25 years old, was leaking and might need to be completely replaced. A completely new roof was beyond the means the church had available. To assist with the cost of the potential repair, they applied for help from MAP. By God’s grace, and further investigation, they discovered the leaking was isolated to the church steeple. Praise the Lord, the estimate for removing the steeple and repairing the roof was significantly less than a total roof replacement. With heartfelt gratitude for the invaluable support received from MAP, the repairs have been completed so the church can continue its vital work in the St. Johns community. The St. Johns church wholeheartdedly acknowledges the pivotal role played by MAP in the steeple removal and roof repair. And it is the faithful gifts given throughout Michigan that makes this assistance possible.
Today’s loose offering is for the advancement of Michigan Advance Partners (MAP). You are invited to be a partner in the MAP ministry so that financial assistance is available when needed. Thank you for all you do for MAP!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
This free, family event will feature local businesses and campus departments providing activities, samples and services geared towards health and wellness. Enjoy time with a trained therapy dog, check out a firetruck, or enjoy a delicious treat from BOBA. Corewell Health will present a vegan cooking demo at 11 AM.
Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
Something In Common Sabbath School welcomes Terri L. Fiveash to speak about her book The Spiritual Toolbox. We will learn about the principles of how spiritual things work. Bring a notebook and pen. She is also the author of Joseph and the Dahveed series. Join us on Sabbath mornings - September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19. We meet in PMC Room 141 from 10:30-11:30 AM. All are welcome!
The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2023. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much needed capital improvements such as the carpet upgrade project and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you are willing to sponsor one or more students, or if you would like to commit to a general donation for this event, please text “BIKE” to 269-281-2345 by Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thank you!
Andrews University’s Alumni Homecoming Weekend is coming soon! A full weekend of activities will take place Sept. 26–29, 2024. Our traditional Friday events like the golf tournament and classic car show will return, but we hope you also enjoy several special features taking place this year in celebration of our 150th anniversary! These include the release of Meredith Jones Gray’s second volume on Andrews University’s history, “Forward in Faith,” as well as a “150 years of history” walk-through museum in Johnson Gym. Enjoy a variety of open houses and museums on Sabbath afternoon, then attend Saturday night’s supper for alumni, which returns with a “twist” in Johnson Gym. For details and a full schedule, visit our website at alumni.andrews.edu/homecoming. We hope to see you soon!