A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
AU Summer 2022 Baccalaureate
Saturday, August 06, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515. st. 1, 3-4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
PIONEER LIFE
Baptism of Sarah Arika by Rodlie Ortiz
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Be Thou My Vision” • Traditional Irish Melody
Story: Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Julie Clayburn, Pioneer Member
Nehemiah 6:15-16 NKJV
MESSAGE
“Never Give Up the Dream”
Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists;
Vice Chair, Andrews University Board of Trustees
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
PROCESSIONAL
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jochebed Ade-Oshifogun, Associate Professor of Nursing
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 34:7—Hymn Celebration”Iván Rachath, MA, piano
SCRIPTURE READING
Nehemiah 6:15–16, NKJV
Twyla Smith, Assistant Professor of Social Work
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Andrea Luxton, President
MESSAGE
“Never Give Up the Dream”
Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists;
Vice Chair, Andrews University Board of Trustees
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Roy E. Gane, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout