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.
The Father's Love
Saturday, December 13, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"There is a Song of Joy" • arr. Monica Biaggi
WELCOME
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMN
"Joy to the World" • 125
PRAYER
"O Come, O Come, Immanuel" • 115, st. 3
Hadassah Hutauruk - Eager Beaver
Adom Owusua Osei Gyedu - Busy Bees
Azariah Fanivana - Busy Bees
**BABY DEDICATION
Christopher Skyler Kuryliak, presented by Bohdan and Valentyna Kuryliak with John Glass
CALL FOR OFFERING
Nathan Howell
OFFERTORY
"O Come, all Ye Faithful" • arr. John Kinyon
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Band
MUSIC
"Born This Night" • Susan Nipp
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Kindergarten Class
"God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen" • arr. Valerie Stephenson
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Handbells
RESPONSIVE READING
Tyjan Martin - Helping Hands
Laural Brown - Builders
MUSIC
"Away in a Manger"
Forever Friends Adventurer Club
"THE FATHER'S LOVE"
Matea Shimpano and Isabella Mpita
MUSIC
"Angels We Have Heard on High"
Forever Friends Adventurer Club
RESPONSIVE READING
Santatriniaina Lova - Builder
Josiah Florvilus - Helping Hands
"WHAT GIFT CAN WE BRING?"
Gabriel Xu and Andile Muzira
MUSIC
"We Three Kings"
Forever Friends Adventurer Club
"JESUS IS THE GIFT"
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Of the Father's Love Begotten" • 116
BENEDICTION
John Glass, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"The Joy of Christmas" • arr. Monica Biaggi
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