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.
The Heart of the Seas
Saturday, October 11, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" • arr. Albert Travis
WELCOME & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP INTROIT
“I Will Arise” • arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
OPENING HYMN
"Holy, Holy, Holy" • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Nearer My God, to Thee" • 473, st. 1
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
Bryan & Rebecca von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elders
OFFERTORY
"Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners" • arr. Dale Wood
CHILDREN'S STORY
Joel McArthur, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 2:7-9 NIV
Heber Garcia Zarate, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Come Home” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
"The Heart of the Seas"
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor for Worship & Witness
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Under His Wings" • 529
BENEDICTION
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Prelude in A Minor” • J. S. Bach
OPENING MUSIC
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" • arr. Albert Travis
WELCOME & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Holy Is the Lord"
" Holy, Holy, Holy" • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“I Will Arise” • arr. Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
Bryan & Rebecca von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elders
OFFERTORY
“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • arr. Dale Wood
CHILDREN'S STORY
Joel McArthur, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
"10,000 Reasons"
"Psalm 23 (Surely Goodness, Surely Mercy)"
"All People That on Earth Do Dwell"
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 2:7-9 NIV
Heber Garcia Zarate, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Come Home" • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
"The Heart of the Seas"
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor for Worship & Witness
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Under His Wings" • 529
BENEDICTION
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Prelude in A Minor” • J. S. Bach
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
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries