Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Saturday, July 06, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“The Church’s One Foundation” • Robert Hobby
“How Firm a Foundation” • Dale Wood
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“My Maker and My King” • 15
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“I Need Thee Every Hour” • 483, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Toccatina for Flute” • Pietro Yon
CHILDREN STORY
Jharony Gibbs, Youth Director, Harbor of Hope
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 5:1-12 NKJV
Jerianna Horton, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 1, 2
MESSAGE
“STACY”
Jharony Gibbs, Youth Director, Harbor of Hope
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
CLOSING MUSIC
“In Christ Alone” • Jeff Perks
OPENING MUSIC
“The Church’s One Foundation” • Robert Hobby
“How Firm a Foundation” • Dale Wood
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“My Maker and My King” • 15
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“I Need Thee Every Hour” • 483, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Toccatina for Flute” • Pietro Yon
CHILDREN STORY
Jharony Gibbs, Youth Director, Harbor of Hope
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 5:1-12 NKJV
Jerianna Horton, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Graves Into Gardens” • “Hosanna”
“‘Tis So Sweet”
MESSAGE
“STACY”
Jharony Gibbs, Youth Director, Harbor of Hope
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
CLOSING MUSIC
“In Christ Alone” • Jeff Perks
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries