OPENING MUSIC
"Be Still, My Soul, for God Is Near" • David Johnson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" • 334
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" • 624, st. 1
Marilyn Butler, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Andante Molto" • Clara Schumann
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
Andrews Academy Spotlight
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee" • 574, st. 1, 3a, 4b
MESSAGE
"He's Closer Than You Think"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"He Lives" • 251. st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
"Be Thou My Vision" • trad. Irish melody
OPENING MUSIC
"Be Still, My Soul, for God Is Near" • David Johnson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Good, Good Father"
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" • 624, st. 1
Marilyn Butler, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Enzo Fernando Bacchiocchi and Gianna Sofia Bacchiocchi with Fernando Canale
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Andante Molto" • Clara Schumann
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
PIONEER LIFE
Andrews Academy Spotlight
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Cora Prouty, Ruth Murdoch Student
PRAISE
"Holy Forever" • "Our God"
MESSAGE
"He's Closer Than You Think"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
"He Lives" • 251. st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
"Be Thou My Vision" • trad. Irish melody
Offering for April 25, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
God still impresses His people to give sacrificially, without fanfare, to build up His work. The writer (Anthony) reported sitting in a meeting where the discussion centered on the commitment and benevolence of some donors. As he listened, goosebumps erupted on his forearms. This particular story was riveting. He was in awe. He was thrilled. To think that this person in question was not a baptized member of the church at the time—he was inspired.
According to the story, the donor’s only association with Adventism was through an encounter with a George Vandeman (founder of It is Written) evangelistic series he attended in his early life. And yet he had no
reservation in giving millions to help in the construction of a new phase of the conference headquarters. The report says he gave over and over again, willingly, not caring to be mentioned. And he refrained from living a lavish
lifestyle. In fact, it is said, he would often say, “It’s not my money, it belongs to God.”
God is still inviting willing persons who are able to contribute to His cause. As He instructed Israel, He’s calling us to, “Give generously…without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you, in everything you put your hand to” (Deuteronomy 15:10, NIV).
Today, as we return our tithes and offerings, and give to our conference’s needs, may the promises of God be ours.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
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.
