Saturday, September 24, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
José Bourget, (BA ‘03, MDiv ‘22), Asst. Vice President for Faith Engagement
CHORAL REFLECTION
“Amazing Grace” • Will Todd
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name!” • 229
OFFERTORY
“A Song of Heaven and Homeland” • Ira Sankey
CHILDREN’S STORY
Brian Strayer, (MA’74), Andrews University Professor Emeritus
SCRIPTURE READING
Ruth Mwashinga (MA ‘18)
Revelation 21:1-5
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” • Johannes Brahms
MESSAGE
“Behold, I Make All Things New”
Niels-Erik Andreasen (MA ’65, BD ’66), President Emeritus of Andrews University
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
”All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
”We Have This Hope” • Wayne Hooper / Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
José Bourget, (BA ‘03, MDiv ‘22), Asst. Vice President for Faith Engagement
PRAISE
“Praise to the Lord” • 1
“What a Beautiful Name”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
CHORAL REFLECTION
“Amazing Grace” • Will Todd
OFFERTORY
“A Song of Heaven and Homeland” • Ira Sankey
CHILDREN’S STORY
Brian Strayer, (MA’74), Andrews University Professor Emeritus
PRAISE
“When We All Get to Heaven / In the Sweet By and By”
SCRIPTURE READING
Ruth Mwashinga (MA ‘18)
Revelation 21:1-5
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place” • Johannes Brahms
MESSAGE
“Behold, I Make All Things New”
Niels-Erik Andreasen (MA ’65, BD ’66), President Emeritus of Andrews University
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
”All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
”We Have This Hope” • Wayne Hooper / Kenneth Logan
Offering for April 18, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
The Bible makes this interesting analogy: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV). Today, we are sitting in church because someone sharpened you and shared the gospel story. This is so true in the life of Riley. Anthony (the writer of this appeal) had driven for approximately an hour on a cold fall day to fulfill a stewardship weekend appointment he had with a small congregation. The service went well.
He preached on the topic, “It’s a matter of the heart.” After the hymn of consecration and the benediction, during the transition time before potluck, he chose to mingle and talk to people. He chose to start with brother Riley, who was sitting at the media booth. After introducing himself, he asked Riley if he was the one responsible for streaming. Anthony had brought with him a recorded instructional video on how to complete the newly designed tithe and offering envelope.
They didn’t get very far into that part of the conversation before Riley began to share with him how he started to attend the church. He identified three people who showed unwavering love and acceptance to him. He eventually got baptized.
Riley’s testimony reminds us of the words of Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with loving kindness” (KJV). Let’s remember the job we have as a local church to sharpen each other. As we give to help our local church programs, may we experience and show God’s unrelenting love.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
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.
