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.
The Power of Love
Resources
Speaker
Jenifer DaleyPastor Jenifer Daley grew up on the tropical island of Jamaica and graduated from the University of the West Indies in preparation for a career in finance and business. Eventually going into banking, she moved to the United Kingdom where she achieved her Chartered Certified Accountant designation, the British equivalent of a CPA. Furthering her career she subsequently pursued a Ph.D. in Economics and Banking (University of Wales, Cardiff).
Offering
Saturday, September 19, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"My Savior's Love to Me" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*"Divine Love"—A Hymn Cycle
"Love Divine"—SDAH 191 • "In Heavenly Love Abiding"—SDAH words: 513, melody: 316 • "Jesus Loves Me"
Sinegugu Katenga, Eun Hye Kim, Winner Silvestre, choristers; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"For the Beauty of the Earth / God of Wonders" • "Your Name" • "The Sweetest Name of All"
Sinegugu Katenga, praise leader; Abel Siamubi, Richla Sabuin, vocals; Kaya Jones, acoustic guitar; Lorian Guillaume, bass guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard
Congregational Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church; Chase Wilder, Religious VP, Andrews University Student Association; Raabe Garcia, President, Andrews Ministerial Association
Pioneer Life
Michelle Church, Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Story
Troy Furst, Children's Sabbath School Teacher
Children's Prayer
Harper
Scripture Reading
Ezekiel 36:26-27 NIV
Andrea Gibbs, Pioneer Member
Worship in Music
"The Gift of Love" • Hal Hopson
Khridma Siriwattanakamol, vocal; Giovanni Corrodus, piano; Jamison Moore, cello
Message
"The Power of Love"
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Song
"Show Me How To Love" • Babbie Mason
Khridma Siriwattanakamol, vocal; Giovanni Corrodus, piano; Jamison Moore, cello
Closing Music
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
VBS at Niles Westside Church
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