Are you in God's waiting room of loneliness? God gives us comfort and hope through looking at snapshots of the prophet Elijah’s life. We can find assurance that God will do the same for us today.
God has a plan and a purpose for your life, but there is a subtle strategy the devil wants to use to stop you. Discover what the strategy is and how to overcome it.
Opening Music
The Lord is My Light, John Bischoff
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome
Daniel Henry-Saturné, 8th Grade Class President
Call to Worship
Guilherme Bueno, 8th Grade Treasurer
Praise
Praise to the Lord • Holy Spirit • Trust in You
Vocals: Kayleigh Staniszewski, Towette Shiow, RaeAnne Prentice, Ruthley Faustin-Atisme;
Piano: Raygio Masengi, Jion Kim; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Luis Flores, 8th Grade Class Pastor
Children's Story
Kayleigh Staniszewski, 8th Grade Vice-President
Call for Offering
Marco Sciarabba Badenas, 8th Grade Secretary
Scripture
Alexander Wright, 8th Grade Parliamentarian
Worship in Music
Faith, Jay Stocker
Ruth Murdoch 5th Grade Children's Choir
Sermon
"God's Waiting Room: A Divine Disruption"
Ben Martin
Song of Commitment
It is Well, arr. Daniel Bondaczuk
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Departments of Music
Closing Music
Go Forth, Go Forth with God, John Darwall
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome
Samuel Family (Jenisca)
Praise
Lord I Need You, Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher
Bacchiocchi Family (Gianna)
Wonderful Words of Life, P. P. Bliss
Feliciano Family (Kameron)
Prayer
Alvarez Family (Juan)
Parent Tributes
Teddy & Kristen Jones (Thomas)
Scottie & Arnie Baker (Einra)
Special Music
Made a Way, Travis Greene
Leonor Family (Giovanni); Gabriel Krause, piano
Panel Discussion
Lindsey Pratt, Kaila Campbell, Bia Martin, Hunter Penn, Quintin Wilson
Parent Tribute
Craig & Sue Wiker (Chase)
Call for Offering
Worthy Student Fund
Daniel & Joelle Ashley (Joshua & Hannah)
Benediction
Krista Metzgar (Kassie)
Opening Music
The Lord is My Light, John Bischoff
Kenneth Logan, organ
Processional
Diane Myers
Call to Worship
Richard Aguilera (Leo)
Song Service
This Is Amazing Grace • One Day
Vocals: Leo Aguilera, Malaika Ferguson, Wambui Karanja, Jaden Leiterman;
Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, guitar; Andres Weiss-Segui, bass; Josh Ashley, cajón
Prayer
Kleber Goncalves (Isabella)
Testimonies
Samuel St. Phard, Shaya Hart
Offering
Sonia & Davide Badenas (Flavia)
Scripture
Jeremiah 32:17, 27 NIV
Wendy Baldwin (Hunter)
Special Music
It is Well, arr. Daniel Bondaczuk
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Departments of Music
Sermon
"God's Waiting Room: A Divine Disruption"
Ben Martin
Consecration of Graduates
Benediction
David Keyes (Nolan)
Prayer Response
The Lord Bless You
Carrie VanDenburgh, soprano; Julie Reid, alto; Charles Reid, tenor; Marcelo Martins, bass
Closing Music
Go Forth, Go Forth with God, John Darwall
Kenneth Logan, organ
Offering for May 30, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”
The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.
And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Widows and Widowers Picnic
WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
