Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:24:00 +0000 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:24:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Hymn Sing http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68618 <div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"> <p> You are warmly invited to join us at 4:30 p.m. on Sabbath, Dec. 20<font size="1">,&nbsp;</font>at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church as we sing Christmas hymns and carols in celebration of Christ&rsquo;s birth.</p> Unlike so many who have secularized Christmas, we choose to join together in singing praises to God. Like the Angels did on the night of Christ&rsquo;s birth, we declare &ldquo;Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men&rdquo; (Luke 2:14).</div> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:21:56 +0000 Emmanuel Missionary Choir Winter Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68627 <p> The Emmanuel Missionary Choir warmly invites the community to join them for an evening of music as they present their Winter Concert under the theme, &ldquo;Go Tell It On The Mountain.&rdquo; The concert will take place on Saturday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. in the Andrews University Seminary Chapel. Refreshments will be served in the lobby after the concert.</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:07:38 +0000 Journey to Bethlehem: Nativity Walk in Eau Claire http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68626 <div class="xdj266r x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs"> Walk into the Advent story ... share in the expectation ... experience God's glory.<br /> &nbsp;</div> <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Journey to Bethlehem: Live Nativity Walk. Come take this <strong>free </strong>one-hour walking journey through the Advent story on Dec. 14 from 5&ndash;8 p.m. Join the Eau Claire Critters Pathfinder Club and enjoy this celebration of Christ's birth.</div> <ul> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Meet shepherds, the wise men, Roman soldiers, a biblical marketplace, Mary and Joseph, and discover why Christ came to this earth.</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate to warm you up at the end of your journey.</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> The program will be a wheelchair-accessible journey on paved sidewalk.</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Groups will leave from the Student Activity Center, located at 6295 W Main St, Eau Claire, MI 49111. Tours will leave every 10 minutes between 5&ndash;8 p.m., Dec. 14. No reservations are required.</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> There will be an ALS interpreter available&mdash;please contact us in advance, as your tour will be one of the first sessions.</li> </ul> <div class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Questions?</div> <ul> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> See <u>journey2bethlehem.org</u> for more info</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Call or text 269-405-5026</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Email us at <a class="moz-txt-link-abbreviated moz-txt-link-freetext" href="mailto:pathfinders@eauclairesda.org">pathfinders@eauclairesda.org</a></li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Find us on Facebook: @EauClaireCritters</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> Instagram: @EauClaireCritters</li> <li class="x14z9mp xat24cr x1lziwak x1vvkbs xtlvy1s"> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/share/1KNutU8vvi/">Journey 2 Bethlehem Facebook Event</a></li> </ul> <p> Admission is free (donations accepted but not expected). The event is sponsored by the Eau Claire Critters Pathfinder Club and their amazing community support network.</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:05:55 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Dec. 13 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68636 <p> You&rsquo;re invited to Music Ministry Day! This Saturday, Dec. 13, at 11:45 a.m., join us at All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church (ANC) for a powerful day of worship through music. Our theme is &ldquo;Rejoice Always&rdquo;&mdash;a celebration of joy, faith and praise!</p> <p> Experience inspiring musical selections from:</p> <ul> <li> Albert White</li> <li> The Watchmen</li> <li> ANC Praise Team</li> <li> ANC Children</li> <li> Jonanette Deverson</li> <li> Sean Gurley</li> </ul> <p> Come early for Adult &amp; Children&rsquo;s Sabbath School at 10:30 a.m., and stay for a spirit-filled service that will lift your heart and soul.</p> <p> We can&rsquo;t wait to rejoice with you&mdash;bring your family, friends and a heart ready to worship!</p> <p> Upcoming Events:</p> <ol> <li> Wednesday, Dec. 17: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Friday, Dec. 19: Children's Choir Practice from 6:30&ndash;7:30 p.m.</li> <li> Sunday, Dec. 21: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30&ndash;3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> <li> Saturday, Dec. 27: Sabbath School Breakfast at 9:45 a.m.</li> <li> Saturday, Dec. 27: Communion Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.</li> </ol> <p> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:40:59 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Dec. 13 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68635 <p> <strong>Niles Westside Adventist Church</strong><br /> 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave)<br /> Niles, MI 49120<br /> <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a><br /> <strong>Pastor</strong>: Alexander Rybachek</p> <p> <strong>Sabbath School</strong>: 9:45 a.m.<br /> <strong>Church Services</strong>: 8:30 a.m. &amp; 10:55 a.m.</p> <p> <strong>Dec. 13 Sabbath</strong><br /> <strong>8:30</strong>: Morris Mattson<br /> <strong>11 a.m.</strong>:&nbsp;NAS Christmas Concert<br /> For our second service, Niles Adventist School will present their annual Christmas Concert. Our fellowship potluck lunch will follow. All are welcome to bring a vegetarian dish&mdash;no dessert, as that will be provided&mdash;and join us for our biggest potluck of the year!</p> Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:36:21 +0000 Soup for Students http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68605 <p> Save the date&mdash;and bring a friend! Belong Ministries is hosting a Soup &amp; Grilled Cheese Night in the Pioneer Memorial Church commons on Sunday, Dec. 7, at 6 p.m.</p> <p> Warm food. Cozy vibes. Great people. Don&rsquo;t miss it!</p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 11:13:36 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, Dec. 6 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68603 <div color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times=""> Tom Shepherd, PhD, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. Pastor Shepherd continues his series on the parables of Jesus with a sermon titled, &quot;Give Me Oil in My Lamp.&quot; Preparation for the Second Coming of Jesus is serious business. We do well to learn the lesson from the parable of the 10 virgins.&nbsp;The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. A fellowship meal follows the service. All are welcome.</div> <p style="margin: 0px;"> <span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">&nbsp;</span></p> <p style="margin: 0px;"> <span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times="">The Eau Claire church is located at 6562 Naomi Road in Eau Claire. Prayer meeting is at 7 p.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom. Contact Pastor Shepherd for details at </span><span color:="" font-size:="" new="" style="font-family: " times=""><u><a class="OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="0" href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu" id="OWA380961c7-655d-ba20-2e92-aae3e059acea" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin: 0px;" title="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a></u>.</span></p> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:30:25 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Dec. 6 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68610 <p> Join us for a Pentecostal worship experience at the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday, Dec. 6, at 11:45 a.m., as Martin Hanna presents &quot;From Babel to Pentecost: Confused and Amazed.&quot; Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have lunch after the service, followed by a Bible discussion at 3 p.m. We look forward to seeing you there!</p> <p> Upcoming Events:</p> <ol> <li> Friday, Dec. 5: Children's Choir Practice from 6:30&ndash;7:30 p.m.</li> <li> Wednesday, Dec. 10: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Sunday, Dec. 21: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30&ndash;3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> <li> Saturday, Dec. 27: Sabbath School Breakfast at 9:45 a.m.</li> <li> Saturday, Dec. 27: Communion Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.</li> </ol> <div> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI.&nbsp;</div> Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:27:31 +0000