Saturday, January 25, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord" • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor & President, AU Graduate Student Association
GOD'S SPIRIT AND CALLING—A HYMN CYCLE
"Come, Thou Almighty King" • 71
"Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling" • words 359, st, 1, 4; mel. 191
"Hover O'er Me, Holy Spirit" • 260, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Levensky Toussaint, Graduate Student Andrews University
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyon
OFFERTORY
"Kum ba Yah" ("Come by Here)" • Philip Jones
CHILDREN'S STORY
Alyssa Sussdorf, Graduate Student Liaison, AUGSA & Shabekie Vyphius, Project Manager, AUGSA
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:3-8
Ronald Torres, Graduate Student Ambassador, AUGSA
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Spirit of the Living God" • 672
MESSAGE
"Spread Out"
Kenny Laguerre, Chaplain, AUGSA
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"We Are One in the Spirit" • st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
"Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit" • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
"Praise to the Lord" • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jakob Kwon, President, AUSA
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Praise to the Lord" • 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Sweet Hour of Prayer" • 671, st. 1
Katie Davis, Public Relations, AUSA
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyon
CALL FOR OFFERING
Jerry Taylor, VP of Finance, AUSA
OFFERTORY
"Kum ba Yah" ("Come by Here)" • Philip Jones
CHILDREN'S STORY
Alyssa Caruthers, Executive VP, AUSA
PRAISE
"My Worship" • "Breathe" • "Shout To The Lord"
"Firm Foundation" • "It Is Well"
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:3-8
Samantha Flores, VP of Social Affairs, AUSA
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Total Praise" • Richard Smallwood
MESSAGE
"Spread Out"
Kenny Laguerre, Chaplain, AUGSA
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Blessed Assurance" • 462
BLESSING
Jalanni Sylvester-Hilaire, Andrews University Student
CLOSING MUSIC
"Be Not Afraid" (from "Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
Offering for July 4, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!
Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.
Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians
Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Relatable
In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.
Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.
- July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
- July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
- July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
- August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
- August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”