AU Baccalaureate 2025

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Part 6: Think Small
Part 5: A Taste of Heaven

Speaker

Ivan Williams

Offering

Saturday, May 03, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan

PROCESSIONAL

“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

* Martin Hanna, Associate Professor of Theology & Christian Philosophy
** Sable Canales, Instructor of Physics

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

* “Shalom” • Dan Forrest
Davielle Smith, BS, BA, mezzo-soprano; Raleigh Pettey, BMus, baritone; Madeline Jordan, BMus, violin; Jonathan Clough, piano

** “He Is Marvelous” • Rosephanye Powell
Baccalaureate Choir; Janelle Dobson, MMus, conductor; Nathaniel Miller, piano; Davielle Smith, BS, BA, mezzo-soprano

TITHES AND OFFERING

Prescott Khair, Interim University Chaplain

OFFERTORY

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan

SCRIPTURE

Ecclesiastes 12:11–14 NIV
* Enrique Bernal, Associate Professor of Architecture
** Harvey Burnett, Professor of Psychology

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Lord’s Prayer” • A.H. Malotte arr. by Paul Langford
Mailyn Iribar, violin; Colin Cha, BSM cello; Carlos Lugo, BMus, piano

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Artur Stele, Andrews University Board Chair

BACCALAUREATE SERMON

“No Regrets”
Ivan Williams
Vice President, North American Division

HYMN OF COMMISSIONING

“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377

BENEDICTION

* Anneris Coria-Navia, Associate Vice President for Assessment & Accreditation
** Stefanie Elkins-Bates, Associate Professor of Art History

RECESSIONAL

“Go in Joy to Serve the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

CLOSING MUSIC

“Choral Song” • Samuel Sebastian Wesley

 

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.

Iris Bloom Time

 The iris bloom time has started, the sign is out at 8875 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs, come see and smell the many iris that will be blooming in the next few weeks. Share with your friends.

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/.