The Adventist Youth Music Association (AYMA) is a collaboration among Adventist universities and colleges to create a space for young musicians to develop their abilities. Registration is now open for this years program. AYMA is looking to host both solo performance adjudication and an elite ensemble music making experience. All high school musicians connected with an Adventist church or academy are invited to submit video recordings by November 9 for adjudication. Participants from stage one with high ratings will be invited to join the summer ensemble experience. Learn more at: andrews.edu/cas/music/ayma/
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Elementary 2023 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 27, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PROCESSIONAL
“Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson
CALL TO WORSHIP
Alayna Prentice
INVOCATION
Daniel White
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249
CALL TO PRAYER
Jonathan Mills
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Briauna Skinner
CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING
Ava Zygowiec
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
“The Prayer” • arr. Bob Cerulli
Jonni Rosenthal, Ava Zygowiec & Daniel White
SONG OF PRAISE
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
“Build My Life”
SCRIPTURE READING
Chrissy Penno
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Down To The River To Pray” • arr. Mary McDonald
MESSAGE
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Is Our Faith” • 2023 Tent Theme Song, written by RMES Students
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
PRESIDING
Steven Atkins, Class Sponsor
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. H. Purcell
PROCESSIONAL
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Pioneer Youth Pastor
PRAISE
Andrews Academy Praise Team
PRAYER
James Yi
Parent of Enoch Yi
OFFERING
Khatri-Chetri Family
Princess-Jasmine Khatri-Chetri
OFFERTORY
“Jericho . . . arr. P. Yoder
Marco Sciarabba-Badenas, Alto Saxophone I
Zane Freeman, Alto Saxophone II
Donovan Caagbay, Tenor Saxophone
Nathaniel Miller, Baritone Saxophone
SCRIPTURE READING
Michael Gayle
Parent of Alexia Gayle
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth . . . arr. J. Dawson
SERMON
Gerardo Oudri
Parent of Fiorella Oudri
HYMN
“Take My Life and Let it Be” • 330
BENEDICTION
Jay Johnson
Parent of Karla Johnson
PRAYER RESPONSE
“The Lord Bless You” • 669
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Choral Song” • S. Wesley
Adventist Youth Music Association Stage One Registration
RMES Food Fair & Cultural Showcase
The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.