Enci Chen - BCAF Deacon
Vivian Fiuza - Photographer
Carl Hygrant - Deacon
Eunice Lee - BCAF Head Deaconess
Miriam Morgan-Skinner - RMES Board Member
Renette Protecop-Prentice - RMES Board Member
AU Baccalaureate 2025
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
VEC First Reading
Caring Hearts and Woman's Ministries Seminar
Did you lose something? Or someone? Come hear Frank Hasel, from the Biblical Research Institute, share his story of loss on October 25 at 6 PM at the AFM Training Center, Morgan Hall. 10652 Rangeline Road, Berrien Springs. Refreshments will be served after the presentation, and books will be available for purchase (cash only). Sponsored by Caring Hearts and Pioneer Women's Ministries.
Follow Me A Weekend of Discipleship
What does it really mean to follow Jesus?
This weekend, we’ll explore the heart of discipleship—what it truly means to walk with Jesus through life’s highs and lows. Through the ups and downs that define student life today—academic stress, identity questions, friendships, family tension, and digital noise—we’ll explore what following Christ really looks like. Not in theory, but in real life. In your life.
Jesus said, “Follow Me.” That’s more than a call—it’s a collision with everything else competing for your attention. It’s not about perfect performance or polished faith. It’s a radical invitation to walk with Jesus wherever He leads, no matter the cost. And it will cost you. Comfort. Control. Maybe even popularity. But what you gain is far greater—life with the King, purpose that doesn't fade, and hope that holds in every storm.
The question is not just, “Is He calling?”
The question is: How will you respond?
Please join Pioneer and GYC for a special weekend series October 24 and 25 to learn more.
Church Offices Closed
Church offices will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday October 13.
Graduate and Young Professionals Sabbath School
We are launching our Graduate/Young Professional Sabbath School on October 18th. The class will be held in the Student Center's leadership lab. If you have any questions contact Chaplain Jacob Gibbs.
Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 17 & 18
Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 17-19, 2025. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 5 and 0).
AA Freshman Class Fundraiser
Please, support the AA Freshman class by ordering pupusas and more by October 17th. Pupusas freeze well! Order for future dinners!!!
Annual Hayride
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to the Annual Hayride at Five Pines Ministries. Come enjoy hayrides through the woods, a bonfire with s'mores, warm food, and even warmer fellowship. Sunday, October 12, 5-7 PM, 6597 Smith Rd in Berrien Center. Join us for this fun, autumn tradition!
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Help Pack 7,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars
On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9 am in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/H9pHrvudPiex8yns5 (Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER.)
