Resources

Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

Opening Music

"Andante Sostenuto"  •  Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

"Compassionate Saviour"

"My Maker and My King"—SDAH 15, st. 1, 3-4  •  "Does Jesus Care?"—SDAH 181, st. 1-2  •  "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader

Congregational Prayer

Judith Peterson, Pioneer Member

Pioneer Life

Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci

Scripture Reading

I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Terry Robertson

Worship in Music

"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord"  •  Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, Mezzo-soprano; Brenton Offenback, piano

Message

"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Hymn of Response

"Draw Me Nearer  •  306, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader; Brenton Offenback, organ, Andrews University alumnus

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Fanfare on 'In Christ Alone'"  •  arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

 

Opening Music

“Andante Sostenuto”  •  Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Psalm 99: 1-3 NIV
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Blessed Assurance" •  "I Will Rise"
Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Philip Wekesa, piano; Nate Chung, keyboard; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon 

Congregational Prayer

Maureen Raj and brother, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member

Worship in Music

"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord"  •  Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, mezzo-soprano, Andrews University alumnae; Brenton Offenback, piano, Andrews University alumnus

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci

Praise

"Yes I Will"  •  "None But Jesus"

Scripture Reading

I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Abel Siamubi

Message

"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Closing Hymn

"Draw Me Nearer"  •  SDAH 306, st. 1,2

Closing Remarks/Blessing

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

“Fanfare on ‘In Christ Alone’”  •  arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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