A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
A Citizen's Guide to the Powers That Be
Saturday, January 18, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Johann Walther, attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
THE LORD'S LIGHT AND LEADING —A HYMN CYCLE
"Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise" • 21, st. 1, 2, 4
"The Lord Is My Light" • 515, st. 1, 3
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • chorus only of 290
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"How Firm a Foundation" • Craig Courtney
CALL FOR OFFERING
Ron Knott, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
"Wake Up! For Night Is Flying" • Wayne Wold
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 4:5-20 NRSV
Guerline Deshammes, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"'We Would See Jesus'" • 494, st. 1
MESSAGE
"A Citizen's Guide to the Powers That Be"
Bill Knott, Associate Director, GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
HYMN OF RESPONSE
"Come, We That Love the Lord" • 422, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"How Firm a Foundation" • Janet Linker
OPENING MUSIC
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Johann Walther, attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
"HYMNS OF PRAISE"
"The Lord Is My Light" • 515, st. 1, 3
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • chorus only of 290
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"How Firm a Foundation" • Craig Courtney
CALL FOR OFFERING
Ron Knott, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
"Wake Up! For Night Is Flying" • Wayne Wold
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Heaven's Jubilee / I'll Fly Away"
"We'll Soon Be Done With Troubles and Trials"
"He Touched Me"
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 4:5-20 NRSV
MESSAGE
"A Citizen's Guide to the Powers That Be"
Bill Knott, Associate Director, GC Public Affairs and Religious Liberty
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Come, We That Love the Lord" • 422, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"How Firm a Foundation" • Janet Linker
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout