OPENING MUSIC
“Wake! Awake! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“END-TIME MESSAGE & MISSION”: A HYMN CYCLE
“God Has Spoken Through His Prophets” • words 413, st. 1, 3; mel. 191
“Jesus Calls Us” • words 285, st. 1, 2; mel. 191
“O Zion, Haste” • 365, st. 1, 2
“Seeking the Lost” • 373, st. 1, 3
“I Love to Tell the Story” • 457, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
Evelyn Savory, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Love to Tell the Story” • W. Fischer / Brenton Offenback
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN’S STORY
Rosemary Bailey, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
II Peter 1:16-19 NKJV
Favour Adesina, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“In Thee Is Gladness” • Daniel Kallman
MESSAGE
“Why We Are Here—Part 1: Our Finest Hour”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake! Awake! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CHORAL INTROIT
“I Love to Tell the Story” • W. Fischer / Brenton Offenback
PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“We Have This Hope / Jesus Is Coming Again”
“Still”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Evelyn Savory, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Ruben Andrew Colon with Jose Bourget
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“In Thee Is Gladness” • Daniel Kallman
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN’S STORY
Rosemary Bailey, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
II Peter 1:16-19 NKJV
PRAISE
“Blessed Assurance” • “Cornerstone”
“I Will Bless the Lord at All Times”
MESSAGE
“Why We Are Here—Part 1: Our Finest Hour”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
The Tent 2026
Once again, the Junior High students at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School will lead The Tent this year. This inspiring evangelistic initiative, organized by the 7th and 8th graders, is anticipated to result in several baptisms. The special event will be held nightly from May 8–17 (except Tuesday, May 12), from 7:00–8:00 PM on weeknights, with two meetings on Saturdays at 5:00–6:00 PM and 7:00–8:00 PM. Gather with us at the Tent on M139, in front of Andrews University, to support our students as they share their faith and spread God's love.
SCHEDULE
Friday, May 8
– Bostith — Whispers of the Enemy
Sabbath, May 9
– Beya — All Things
– Anna — Don’t Let God Spit You Out
Sunday, May 10
– Asher — Unseen Protection
Monday, May 11
– Lia — Knowing vs. Learning
Tuesday, May 12
– Concert Night (No Tent)
Wednesday, May 13
– Isabel — Hand in Hand
Thursday, May 14
– Hady — What Is the “Light”?
Friday, May 15
– Cora — What Prayer Has to Offer, Even When We Don’t See It
– Ariana — Our Identity
Sabbath, May 16
– Diego — Spiritual Transformation
– Maddi — Be Not Afraid, for God Gives Peace
Sunday, May 17
– Sofia — Love Brings Change
Offering for May 9, 2026
Disaster and Famine Relief (GC and NAD)
Imagine being trapped on the second story of your home, with rising floodwaters at your chin, after being told that no rescue boats were in your area. That was the terrifying reality for a couple in Tennessee after a devastating hurricane. They were saying their goodbyes to each other, believing their time had come, when an unexpected rescue boat called out to them, offering them a lifeline! Later, this couple arrived at an Adventist Disaster Response distribution site seeking emergency supplies.
They shared their story with volunteers, expressing their gratitude and calling the help they received a miracle. Along with the food and supplies, ACS volunteers prayed with them and encouraged them on their journey of faith.
When crisis strikes, Adventist Disaster Response teams serve communities across the United States—providing practical aid and spiritual care after hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires, floods, and even mass shootings. In moments of devastation, our volunteers stand beside survivors, reminding them they are not alone.
Psalm 34:18 reminds us, “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (NIV). When disaster strikes, we have the opportunity to reflect God's love by standing with those who are hurting. Let your neighbors know they are not alone in their time of need. Give today through your local church offering or at www.communityservices.org and bring relief, comfort, and Christ's love to your neighbors. Stand by your neighbors today through your gift. Your offering makes a difference. Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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.
