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
Pathfinder Sabbath
Saturday, February 18, 2017
Program:
Opening Voluntary
Allegro Moderato e Vivace • Felix Mendelssohn
Welcome
Ben Martin
Processional
Oh, We Are the Pathfinders Strong • Henry Bergh
Pathfinder Pledge & Law
Danny Joy & Lenaye Shaver
Prayer
Steven Mawrie
Song Service
You are Holy (Prince of Peace) | I Surrender All • st. 1 & 2 of 309 | Standing on the Promises • st. 1 & 3 of 518 | We Are Soldiers | Lord I Need You
Congregational Prayer
Kofi Amponsah
Baptism
Rylan DiCicco with Ben Martin
Children's Story
Ryan Prabhu
Sermonette
Shekinah Mbwambo
Panel
Ian Ochieng, Natalie McArthur, Ruthley Faustin-Atisme, Caleb Braswell, Steven Sigamani
Sermonette #2
Jonathan Clough
Tithes & Offerings
Alexander Wright
Benediction
David Barbosa
Recessional
Soldiers of Christ, Arise • 616
Closing Voluntary
Heroic Postlude • Alec Rowley
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
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