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.
The Right Way to Start the New Year
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.
Offering
Saturday, December 31, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
”The Old Year Has Passed Away” • Johann Sebastian Bach
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“FOR TIME AND FOREVER”:A HYMN CYCLE
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 3-4
“Marching to Zion” • 422, st. 1, 4
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Of Fortitude and Faith” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
”The Right Way to Start the New Year”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
THE LORD’S SUPPER
FOOTWASHING DISMISSAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
FOOTWASHING
LORD SUPPER INTRODUCTION
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 26: 26-30 NIV
Vida Giddings, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Philip Giddings, Pioneer Elder
MUSICAL MEDITATION
”What Wondrous Love Is This?” • anon. melody
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
AND OFFERING APPEAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
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