A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Ruth Murdoch Elementary Dedication & Andrews Academy 2025 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 24, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord" • Martin Shaw
PROCESSIONAL
"Trumpet Tune" • David Johnson
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Leila Anthony
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Be Thou My Vision" • 547
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Lana Poua
OFFERTORY
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" • Wayne Wold
CHILDREN'S STORY
Riley Boston
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Amazing Grace" • David Shaffer
SCRIPTURE READING
Aubrey Fitting
Matthew 10:5-10 NIV
PRAISE
"Goodness of God" • "Holy Spirit"
MESSAGE
“The Big Tent and the Little Commission"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Christ for the World We Sing" • 370
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
RECESSIONAL
"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz
CLOSING MUSIC
"Allegro Maestoso e Vivace" • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING VOLUNTARY
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • L. Bourgeois
PROCESSIONAL
"Christ for the World" • K. Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
William Crawford
PRAISE
"Friend of God" • "Worthy" • "Make Me a Servant"
PRAYER
Megan Delacruz
OFFERING
Richie & Jahaira Silié
OFFERTORY
"For the Beauty of the Earth" • J. Dawson
SCRIPTURE READING
Timothy Case
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"God of Our Fathers" • C. Smith
THE SERMON
"Christ, Curiosity & the Class of 2025"
José Bourget
HYMN OF RESPONSE
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1, 3, 4
BENEDICTION
Shawna McNeily
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER RESPONSE
"The Lord Bless You and Keep You" • 669
RECESSIONAL
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • P. Manz
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
"Choral Song" • S. Wesley
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
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