Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout
Saturday, September 21, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"HOLY MANNA" • Dale Wood
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
INTROIT
"I'm Going Home" • Leonard Breedlove
HYMNS OF JESUS, SAVIOR AND FRIEND—A HYMN C YCLE
"We Have Heard a Joyful Sound" • 340, st. 1-3
"Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners!" • 187, st. 1, 2, & 4
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" • 499, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
ELDER & DEACON ORDINATION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
OFFERTORY
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Lowell Mason
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jillian Petersen, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
John 12:32 ESV
Benjamin Rogers, Andrews University Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"What Joyous Song Unfolding" • Zebulon Highben
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • 517, st. 1
MESSAGE
"Gravity"
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Chaplain, Andrews University
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Chief of Sinners Though I Be" • 295
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther
OPENING MUSIC
"HOLY MANNA" • Dale Wood
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
INTROIT
"I'm Going Home" • Leonard Breedlove
HYMN OF PRAISE
"We Have Heard a Joyful Sound" • 340, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"What Joyous Song Unfolding" • Zebulon Highben
ELDER & DEACON ORDINATION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
OFFERTORY
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Lowell Mason
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jillian Petersen, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
John 12:32 ESV
Caleb Joseph, Andrews University Student
PRAISE
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
"How He Loves"
"This Is Amazing Grace"
MESSAGE
"Gravity"
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Chaplain, Andrews University
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Chief of Sinners Though I Be" • 295
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther
Standout Event
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You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries