Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Why the Best Take a Rest
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, June 07, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Voluntary IX" • John Stanley
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"O Day of Rest and Gladness" • words 383, melody 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Must Tell Jesus" • 485, st. 1
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Graduate Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"To Decide to Walk With Jesus" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"The Church Has One Foundation" • Robert Hobby
CHILDREN'S STORY
Alyssa Sussdorf, Andrews University Graduate Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 3:3-6, NIV
Luci Press, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"There Is a Place of Quiet Rest" • 495
MESSAGE
"Why the Best Take a Rest"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"A Quiet Place" • 503
CLOSING MUSIC
"Fugue in G Major " • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
"Voluntary IX" • John Stanley
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"O Day of Rest and Gladness" • words 383, melody 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Must Tell Jesus" • 485, st. 1
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Graduate Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"To Decide to Walk With Jesus" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"The Church Has One Foundation" • Robert Hobby
CHILDREN'S STORY
Alyssa Sussdorf, Andrews University Graduate Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 3:3-6, NIV
Luci Press, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
"Redeemed!" • "It Is Well With My Soul" "I Must Tell Jesus"
MESSAGE
"Why the Best Take a Rest"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"A Quiet Place" • 503
CLOSING MUSIC
"Fugue in G Major " • Johann Sebastian Bach
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.
Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.