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2016 Children's Celebration of Christmas
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
Saturday, December 10, 2016
Program:
Opening Voluntary
Angels in Royal David's City • Carrie Lane Gruselle
Welcome
Ben Martin
Hymn of Praise
Angels We Have Heard on High • 142
Congregational Prayer
Jerianna Horton, Aiden Little, Luciana Press, Sarah Ayaz
Worship in Music
O Come, All Ye Faithful • K. L. Fishburn
Scripture
Luke 2:7 • Briauna Skinner
Part 1
“Babbling” • Ben Martin
Carols of the Season
Away in a Manger • 124; Silent Night, Holy Night • 143
Scripture
Matthew 19:14 • Adrien Mun
Part 2
"Beckoning" • Ben Martin
Praise in Song
Jesus Loves the Little Ones Like Me Me Me
Hymn
Jesus Loves Me • 190
Scripture
1 John 3:1 • Ben Clough
Part 3
“Becoming” • Ben Martin
Scripture in Music
Behold What Manner of Love
Congregational Hymn
Children of the Heavenly Father • 101
Call for Gifts, Tithes & Offerings
Sounds of the Season • James Swearingen
Carol of Commitment
Joy to the World • 125
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Christmas Fanfares • Todd Stalter
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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.
