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 Answer
In Case of Emergency–Who Do You Call in the Storm
Resources
Speaker
Lindsey PrattLindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, July 03, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Shelter in Storm"
"The Lord's Our Rock"—SDAH 528. st. 1 & 3 • "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"—SDAH 522, st. 2-3 • "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1 & 3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Diana Foster & Arlet Dees, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Kala Smith Testimony with Rodlie Ortiz
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Llona Chapman; Prayer: Kayleigh & Emma
Scripture Reading
Ben Maguad, Member
Worship in Music
"Master, the Tempest Is Raging" • Horatio Palmer
Ryan Clough, tenor, Andrews University employee; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Message
"The Answer: In Case of Emergency – Who Do You Call In the Storm?"
Lindsey Pratt
Connect Card/Prayer
Hymn of Response
"Be Still, My Soul" • 461, st. 2-3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft, Jan Bender
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Praise To The Lord" • 1
Congregational Prayer
Diana Foster & Arlet Dees, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Kala Smith Testimony by Rodlie Ortiz
Worship in Music
"Master, the Tempest Is Raging" • Horatio Palmer
Ryan Clough, tenor, Andrews University employee; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Llona Chapman; Prayer: Kayleigh & Emma
Praise
"Beneath The Cross of Jesus"—SDAH 303, st. 1, 2. • "Give Me Jesus"—SDAH 305, 2 st. • "My Jesus, I Love Thee"—SDAH 321, st. 1,2,4
Scripture Reading
Message
"The Answer: In Case of Emergency – Who Do You Call In the Storm?"
Lindsey Pratt
Connect Card
Closing Song
"In Christ Alone"
Closing Remarks
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft, Jan Bender
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
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