Speaker

John K. McVay

Offering

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

 

Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

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.