Prayer Promise

Too Busy for God?

Hans Miranda Chávez

But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. (Matthew 6:33, NKJV). It’s become a badge of honor to say, “I’m just too busy.” We wear our busyness like it validates our lives, like the more packed our schedules are, the more valuable we must be. And to be fair, life is full. Between work, family, studies, responsibilities at church, and endless “others”, it’s easy to feel like there’s no time left. But let me offer you a gentle, perhaps uncomfortable truth: If you're too busy to spend time with God, you're too busy. Jesus, the Son of God, the Savior of the world, the One with the most important mission in human history, made time to be alone with God. “Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed” (Mark 1:35, NIV). If He needed that connection, how much more do we?

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The Tent

Join us for a special Evangelistic Series presented by the Jr. High Students of Ruth Murdoch Elementary School. We hope you can join us in big white tent near Griggs Hall at 7pm starting Friday May 9 through May 18. There will be no meeting on Tuesday. Come and be inspired as our students share messages of hope, love, and the good news of Jesus. Your presence will encourage them, and more importantly, you can help bring someone closer to Christ. Bring a friend or family member and experience God's message together!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11 to June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will work at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including locals) should sign up at the Maranatha website below.

House of Prayer Series Led By Pastor Dwight Nelson—“How to Pray for Rome NOW: Following Jesus in Today’s Headlines”

Wednesdays  •  7:00 PM
Pioneer Earliteen Loft

Join us for a House of Prayer Spring Series called “How to Pray for Rome NOW: Following Jesus in Today’s Headlines”. 

May 7 – “The Sea Beast and Jesus” (Revelation 13) 
May 14 – “The Little Horn and Jesus” (Daniel 7 & 2 Thessalonians 2) 
May 21 – “The Purple and Scarlet Woman and Jesus” (Revelation 17) 
May 28 – “The Babylonian Queen and Jesus” (Revelation 18) 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana

May 18  •  1:00 PM
Pioneer Commons

Seniors 55 and up are invited to the Adventist Seniors of Michiana program to be held in the Pioneer Commons on May 18. Bring a dish and enjoy the potluck starting at 1:00 PM followed by a program featuring Ken Denslow, recently retired Lake Union Conference President. His topic will be Project Amigo and Other Missions.  For any questions call Cheryl Doss at 269.277.0767.

Upcoming Events

MAY
9–18 – The Tent
11 – Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha begins ending on June 8
25 – Holding Onto Jesus – Women's Ministries

Fellowship Dinner

There will be a fellowship dinner on Sabbath in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for May 10, 2025

Disaster and Famine Relief

This Sabbath, our church joins many others in collecting a special offering to support ongoing disaster relief efforts. Funds collected today support both Adventist humanitarian organizations, Adventist Community Services and Adventist Development and Relief Agency. Each serves in different geographical areas. Adventist Community Services responds to disasters of all kinds across the North American Division which includes the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Guam, and Micronesia. 

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