“Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
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
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
Care for Cuba—Urgent Need
Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org
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.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
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.
