OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude in Classic Style” • Gordon Young
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Philip Bliss / Jamison Moore
OFFERTORY
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 14:13 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“O for That Flame of Living Fire” • 264
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When the Times of Testing Come”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude in Classic Style” • Gordon Young
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMNS OF PRAISE
“The Lord in Zion Reigneth” • 7
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
BABY DEDICATION
Lia D. Ruiz Espinoza and Mia R. Ruiz Espinoza, presented by David Ruiz Cach and Juanita Espinoza Vasquez with Rodle Ortiz
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Philip Bliss / Jamison Moore
OFFERTORY
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PRAISE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 14:13 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When the Times of Testing Come”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
Offering for March 28, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
Over the history of Adventist Education we have seen a financial model that has struggled in recent times. Gone are the days when tuition income was the main contributor to financial viability. As a matter of fact, we are seeing more and more families struggle to pay for tuition and this in turn puts more pressure on the Conference, schools, and churches to make up the difference.
Unfortunately, tuition continues to rise, and will continue to do so, to match the increasing cost it takes to run and manage our institutions. Let’s be honest, Adventist Education is expensive. Yet, the cost of not having Adventist Education in these last days is infinitely more expensive. “As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be at the coming of the Son of Man.” (Matt 24:37)
Given what we are seeing around us it would be fair to say we are living in the last days of earth’s history. Our schools exist to help form characters in our students that will help them stand for Christ in a world without a moral compass.
Please consider the ministry of Adventist Education in your giving. Investing in a human life pays dividends this world cannot calculate. Part of your offering to Michigan Advance Partners is used to support Adventist Education in Michigan.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sunday Music Series...Dmitry Rachmanov
Dmitry Rachmanov 4:00 PM Sunday, April 12, 2026 Free Admission A sought-after performer, master class clinician, adjudicator and lecturer, Dr. Dmitry Rachmanov is Chair of Keyboard Studies at California State University, Northridge. A proponent of Russian repertoire, his April 2014 all-Scriabin program at Carnegie Hall was described as “a poem of ecstasy” in every sense. Rachmanov is a recipient of numerous awards, and a founding member and President of the Scriabin Society of America.
RMES Give-Back Night – March 31
Support Ruth Murdoch Elementary School by dining at Silver Beach Pizza on March 31. When guests present the event flyer (printed or on their phone), 20% of their check will be donated to RMES. Both dine-in and carry-out orders qualify, but the flyer must be shown for the sale to count. Funds raised will support capital improvements at RMES, including projects such as roof replacement and parking lot paving. Thank you for supporting our students and school community!
Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family
The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com
Howard Center Presents...K-Anthony
K-Anthony March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM. Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Second Quarter Sabbath School Lessons Review
Second quarter Sabbath School lessons overview including major themes will be presented by Dr Andrew Tompkins on March 28, 4:00-5:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Although targeted to the Sabbath School teachers, everyone is invited. For additional information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.
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.
