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
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.
