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
A Pupil’s Pilgrimage
Saturday, September 28, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor (MDiv '15)
CHORAL INTROIT
"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd
"TEACH US ON THE WAY" —A HYMN CYCLE
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Lift Up the Trumpet" • 213, st. 1, 2, & 4
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Ubi Caritas" • Maurice Duruflé
Steven Manoukian, Development Director, Andrews University
OFFERTORY
"The Lord's My Shepherd" • Harold Darke
CHILDREN'S STORY
Hayden Baldwin, (BS '24)
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:48-50 NRSVue
Donald Bedney, (MDiv '90, MSA '91)
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"A New Jerusalem Arise" • Kyle Peterson
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" • 469, st. 2
MESSAGE
"A Pupil's Pilgrimage"
John McVay, President Emeritus of Walla Walla University (MDiv '84)
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619
CLOSING MUSIC
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor (MDiv '15)
CHORAL INTROIT
"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd
HYMNS OF PRAISE & PILGRIMAGE
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Ubi Caritas" • Maurice Duruflé
Steven Manoukian, Development Director, Andrews University
OFFERTORY
"The Lord's My Shepherd" • Harold Darke
CHILDREN'S STORY
Hayden Baldwin, (BS '24)
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"A New Jerusalem Arise" • Kyle Peterson
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:48-50 NRSVue
Donald Bedney, (MDiv '90, MSA '91)
PRAISE
“There Is A Name I Love To Hear" • "Love Lifted Me!"
"I Am Thine, O Lord" • " Draw Me Close to You"
"More Than Anything / My Jesus, I Love Thee"
MESSAGE
"A Pupil's Pilgrimage"
John McVay, President Emeritus of Walla Walla University (MDiv '84)
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619
CLOSING MUSIC
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
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