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.
The (Whole) Christmas Story
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
OPENING MUSIC
“O Come, Little Children” • Johann Schulz / Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Adventurer Club Director
HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Come, O Come, Immanuel” • 115
*GRADE 2 BELL CHOIR
“The First Noel” • traditional, arr. Shari Lyons
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 3:15
Destinee Fio
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“Joy to the World” • traditional
MESSAGE 1
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
*K-2 CHOIR - RMES
“Happy Birthday Jesus” • Carol Cymbala
†RMES STRINGS
“Christmas Quatrain” • arr. Elliot Del Borgo
PRAYER
Aniyah Jean-Baptiste
Jared Raveloharimisy
Arlo Martin
Laural Brown
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 1:23
Andile Muzira
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“Prince of Peace” • Monica Scott
MESSAGE 2
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
*K-2 CHOIR - RMES
”The Shepherd’s Spiritual” • arr. Donal Moore
†RMES STRINGS
“Away in a Manger” • arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 21:1
Josiah Florvilus
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“What a Day That Will Be” • J. Hill
MESSAGE 3
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
TOY & OFFERING COLLECTION
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
”Jesus Is Coming Again!” • 213, st. 1-2, 4
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
”Jesus Is Coming Again!” • George Lee / Kenneth Logan