The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.
International Sabbath: "A Conversation"
Saturday, April 13, 2019
Program:
Procession of Flags
From Many Nations: A Processional • Kenneth Logan
Welcome
Silmara Ferreira (Brazil)
Prayer
Randy Graves (USA)
Hymn of Praise
Great Is Thy Faithfulness • 100
David Ortiz (Mexico)
Diversity of Andrews University
Michael Nixon (USA)
Celebration in Music
#Blessed
Congregational Prayer
Jackie Yates (Canada)
The Word
John 4:9 NIV
Nathan Amankwah (Canada)/ Jamilson Silva (Brazil)
Worship in Music
Chinese Group
Baptisms
Jerianna Gabrielle Horton with Ben Martin • Yvonne Tung Yee Yong with Pastor Nilson Ferreira
Introduction of the Speaker
Robert Benjamin (Malaysia)
Sermon
“A Conversation”
Yamileth Bazan (Cuba/USA)
Tithes, Offerings, & International Student Offering
José Bourget (Dominican Republic)
Hymn of Commitment
Give Me Jesus • 305
David Ortiz (Mexico)
Benediction
Yamileth Bazan (Cuba/USA)
Sanctuary Flower
VBS at Niles Westside Church
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.
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.