Saturday, August 02, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Beautiful Savior!" • anon.
WELCOME & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Praise to the Lord" • 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Jesus Is All the World to Me" • 185, st. 1
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Rhosymedre" • Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Arnold Foster
OFFERTORY
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Lowell Mason
CHILDREN'S STORY
Ryan Hayes, Professor of Chemistry
SCRIPTURE READING
John 5:1-3 and John 5:5-9, ASV
Susan Schwab, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4
MESSAGE
"Jesus Is All You Need"
Artur Stele, Andrews University Board Chair
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • 100
CLOSING MUSIC
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan
OPENING MUSIC & PROCESSIONAL
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
WELCOME & HYMN OF PRAISE
John Wesley Taylor V, President
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Sue Mondak, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Rhosymedre” • Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Arnold Foster
OFFERTORY
“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE
Deuteronomy 32:11 KJV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Artur Stele, Andrews University Board Chair
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
"Soaring"
G. Alexander Bryant President of the North American Division
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Sozina Katuli, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Choral Song” • Samuel Sebastian Wesley
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.
