Saturday, January 25, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Praise to the Lord" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor & President, AU Graduate Student Association

GOD'S SPIRIT AND CALLING—A HYMN CYCLE

"Come, Thou Almighty King" • 71
"Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling" • words 359, st, 1, 4; mel. 191
"Hover O'er Me, Holy Spirit" • 260, st. 1, 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Levensky Toussaint, Graduate Student Andrews University

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyon

OFFERTORY

"Kum ba Yah" ("Come by Here)" • Philip Jones

CHILDREN'S STORY

Alyssa Sussdorf, Graduate Student Liaison, AUGSA & Shabekie Vyphius, Project Manager, AUGSA

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 1:3-8
Ronald Torres, Graduate Student Ambassador, AUGSA

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Spirit of the Living God" • 672

MESSAGE

"Spread Out"
Kenny Laguerre, Chaplain, AUGSA

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"We Are One in the Spirit" • st. 1, 2

CLOSING MUSIC

"Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit" • Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Praise to the Lord" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

Jakob Kwon, President, AUSA

HYMN OF PRAISE

"Praise to the Lord" • 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Sweet Hour of Prayer" • 671, st. 1
Katie Davis, Public Relations, AUSA

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyon

CALL FOR OFFERING

Jerry Taylor, VP of Finance, AUSA

OFFERTORY

"Kum ba Yah" ("Come by Here)" • Philip Jones

CHILDREN'S STORY

Alyssa Caruthers, Executive VP, AUSA

PRAISE

"My Worship" • "Breathe" • "Shout To The Lord"
"Firm Foundation" • "It Is Well"

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 1:3-8
Samantha Flores, VP of Social Affairs, AUSA

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Total Praise" • Richard Smallwood

MESSAGE

"Spread Out"
Kenny Laguerre, Chaplain, AUGSA

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Blessed Assurance" • 462

BLESSING

Jalanni Sylvester-Hilaire, Andrews University Student

CLOSING MUSIC

"Be Not Afraid" (from "Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

The Tent 2026

 

Once again, the Junior High students at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School will lead The Tent this year. This inspiring evangelistic initiative, organized by the 7th and 8th graders, is anticipated to result in several baptisms. The special event will be held nightly from May 8–17 (except Tuesday, May 12), from 7:00–8:00 PM on weeknights, with two meetings on Saturdays at 5:00–6:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM. Gather with us at the Tent on M139, in front of Andrews University, to support our students as they share their faith and spread God's love.

 

SCHEDULE

 

Friday, May 8

– Bostith — Whispers of the Enemy

Sabbath, May 9

– Beya — All Things

– Anna — Don’t Let God Spit You Out

Sunday, May 10

– Asher — Unseen Protection

Monday, May 11

– Lia — Knowing vs. Learning

Tuesday, May 12

– Concert Night (No Tent)

Wednesday, May 13

– Isabel — Hand in Hand

Thursday, May 14

– Hady — What Is the “Light”?

Friday, May 15

– Cora — What Prayer Has to Offer, Even When We Don’t See It

– Ariana — Our Identity

Sabbath, May 16

– Diego — Spiritual Transformation

– Maddi — Be Not Afraid, for God Gives Peace

Sunday, May 17

– Sofia — Love Brings Change

Offering for May 9, 2026

Disaster and Famine Relief (GC and NAD)

Imagine being trapped on the second story of your home, with rising floodwaters at your chin, after being told that no rescue boats were in your area. That was the terrifying reality for a couple in Tennessee after a devastating hurricane. They were saying their goodbyes to each other, believing their time had come, when an unexpected rescue boat called out to them, offering them a lifeline! Later, this couple arrived at an Adventist Disaster Response distribution site seeking emergency supplies.

They shared their story with volunteers, expressing their gratitude and calling the help they received a miracle. Along with the food and supplies, ACS volunteers prayed with them and encouraged them on their journey of faith.

When crisis strikes, Adventist Disaster Response teams serve communities across the United States—providing practical aid and spiritual care after hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and even mass shootings. In moments of devastation, our volunteers stand beside survivors, reminding them they are not alone.

Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV). When disaster strikes, we have the opportunity to reflect God's love by standing with those who are hurting. Let your neighbors know they are not alone in their time of need. Give today through your local church offering or at www.communityservices.org and bring relief, comfort, and Christ's love to your neighbors. Stand by your neighbors today through your gift. Your offering makes a difference. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

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.