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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Thu, 3 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0000 Thu, 3 Jul 2025 15:49:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Andrews Prepares for GC Session http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67447 In the heart of downtown St. Louis, Missouri, the America’s Center Convention Complex is rapidly transforming in preparation for the 2025 General Conference (GC) Session of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With just days to go before the official start on July 3, 2025, setup crews are working to prepare the 500,000-square-foot venue for an estimated 100,000 delegates, staff, and attendees.  ... “We’ve been working on our booth for over a year and a half,” said Shelly Erhard, director of student visits at Andrews University. “We’ve revamped our booth from last session and collaborated with many different departments across the university to have Andrews University properly represented.”  <<< Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/crews-prepare-america’s-center-for-global-gathering-of-adventists">site</a> >>> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:47:21 +0000 Andrews Participates in 2025 PBE http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67446 From April 25 to 26, more than 3,000 Pathfinders, supporters, and volunteers packed the arena in historic Battle Creek, Michigan, for a weekend of worship, Bible knowledge testing, and celebration. And on Sabbath, April 26, 185 teams—the second highest number ever—gathered in person from across North America and beyond. Four teams joined virtually. ... Worship was at the heart of PBE, beginning with a Friday evening vespers and culminating in a Sabbath afternoon worship after testing. Messages from Earl Baldwin Jr., Lake Region Conference Youth director, and Rahel Wells, Andrews University Old Testament professor, focused on the blessings of being rooted in God and His Word. ... Additionally, a record nine exhibitors participated in this year's PBE. These included the NAD Office of Volunteer Ministries, Adventist Camps, and Ministerial Association, as well as the Lake Union Herald and five Adventist universities: Andrews University, Walla Walla University, Southwestern Adventist University, Southern Adventist University, and AdventHealth University. These exhibits connected Pathfinders and their families with future opportunities for education, service, and ministry.  <<< Read the full story at the North American Division <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/rooted-word-scripture-comes-alive-2025-nad-pathfinder-bible-experience">site</a> >>> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:39:15 +0000 Professors and Student Earn MBAA Research Awards http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67445 An Andrews University student and professors from the College of Professions have won awards over the past two years at the Midwest Business Administration Association (MBAA) International Conference in Chicago. This year, in 2025, graduate student Herimamy Rafaliniony won the Best Research Paper and Poster Award. In 2024, Jerry Chi, professor of management, graduate program director and associate dean in the College of Professions, and Grace Chi, professor of nursing, won the Best Research Paper North America Management Society (NAMS) Award.  <<< Read the full story at the Lake Union Herald <a href="https://www.lakeunionherald.org/archive/articles/andrews-professors-and-student-earn-research-awards-at-international--business-conference">site</a> >>> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:34:07 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, July 5 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67431 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 "How Many Neighbors Do You Have?" The message focuses on the parable of the Good Samaritan and the surprising meaning of the word "neighbor." 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. 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 <a href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a>. The Eau Claire church sponsors Feeding America on the second Friday of each month for those in need of food assistance. The next date for this ministry is Friday, July 11, from 3:30–5 p.m. at the church. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:19:45 +0000 Tarragindi Archaeological Dig http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67430 Children aged 6–18, who either live in Berrien Springs or attend a private school, church school, public school or a home school program in the Berrien Springs school district, are all eligible to participate for free in the Tarragindi Archaeological Dig, fall 2025 dig season. The Tarragindi Archaeological Dig is also operating a dig with the Berrien County History Center in July for both adults and children to participate in. See <a href="https://tarragindi.org">tarragindi.org</a> for details or register in person for the July Berrien County History Center dig at the Old Courthouse during Pickle Fest, July 4. An estimated 200-year-old coin was found on June 19, 2025, at the Tarragindi Archaeological Dig in Berrien Springs by 11-year-old Leif Sigvartsen. The coin was a Maria Theresa "Thaler" (rhymes with "dollar" and is where the English word "dollar" comes from). This is an Austrian coin that was an international currency used by Holy Roman Empire countries and for international trade. In a time when there were no electronic currency transfers or PayPal, the Thaler was a good way for European settlers in the early 1800’s to bring currency from Europe to the U.S. The Thaler was used by early settlers in Michigan—which may explain why this coin was found next to Long Lake in Berrien Springs. Made from a silver and copper alloy, the coin is dated 1780, but from 1780 onwards, all these coins were dated 1780 to honor the death of Archduchess Maria Theresa, the only female Habsburg ruler of Austria (1740–1780). Maria Theresa was also the mother of the French queen, Marie Antoinette, who was executed as part of the French Revolution. The coin is heavily corroded on one side, suggesting it was most likely accidently dropped in the early 1800s by a Berrien Springs settler, trapper or native American when this currency may still have been in use (predominantly prior to 1857) and sat there for nearly 200 years with one side being corroded by the ground and the other side exposed to the elements. The coin will be on display at the Tarragindi Archaeological Dig exhibit in the Old Courthouse during Pickle Fest, July 4, 2025, at the Berrien County History Center, Berrien Springs. Other significant finds from the Spring 2025 Tarragindi Archaeological dig season will be on display too. “Dirt does terrible things to silver/copper coins,” says Jan Sigvartsen, PhD, director of the Tarragindi Archaeological Dig and adjunct professor at Andrews University. “The markings on the eagle on the side that is still intact suggest it was minted in the early 1800s, but we cannot be sure. We will have to do more investigating.” The coin was found while Sigvartsen and his eldest son, Leif, were clearing up fallen branches near Square Three at the Tarragindi Archaeological Dig site in preparation for the fall 2025 dig season, which starts in late August. The Tarragindi Archaeological Dig is excavating an old farm first purchased in 1836 by a member of one of Berrien Springs' earliest settler families. Over the next 150 years, they built up a "farmers dump," an archaeologist's treasure trove of life in Berrien Springs from that early period up until 1970, when the "dump" was no longer used. “The coin was just sitting there on the ground, right next to the corner peg of Square Three, and I thought I saw a German eagle on it,” says Leif, who is going to be a sixth-grader at Berrien Springs Middle School in the upcoming school year. “I told my Mom, who was with me, and she said to go and get your Dad straight away!” Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:17:45 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Vacation Bible School http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67429  Join us for "Joseph—A Bible Times Experience" Vacation Bible School. Every minute of Vacation Bible School will be filled with take-home crafts, thrilling skits, lively songs, nourishing Bible times snack food and powerful Bible lessons. VBS for ages 0–12 will be held at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church (6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111) from July 7–11 from 6–8 p.m. each evening. Questions? Text or call 269-944-1721 or email <a href="mailto:vbs@eauclairesda.org?subject=Question%20about%20Vacation%20Bible%20School%20-%20Joseph%20a%20Bible%20Times%20Experience">vbs@eauclairesda.org</a>. Thu, 03 Jul 2025 14:07:46 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, July 5 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67444 Niles Westside Adventist Church 1105 Grant St (at Fairview Ave) Niles, MI 49120 <a href="https://nileswestsidemi.adventistchurch.org">www.nileswestside.org</a> Pastor: Alexander Rybachek Sabbath School: 9:45 a.m. Church Services: 8:30 a.m. & 10:55 a.m. July 5 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Pastor Alex Rybachek Sermon Title: The Crumbs of Grace The society we live in today overemphasizes the importance of the quantity of goods received. The story we will study reveals that it is not the amount of good things that matters before the Lord, but what we do with it. The story tells us that even little "crumbs of grace" may transform somebody's life into the Kingdom of God. However, the opposite is also true: an incredibly great amount of grace may be neglected, taken for granted and, as a result, become ineffective. Oh, Lord, help us to be thankful and grateful for all the grace we receive from you!  Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:30:41 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, July 5 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67443 Join the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church for our worship experience this Sabbath, July 5, at 11:45 a.m., as Martin Hanna presents "In-Dependence Day: A More Perfect Union." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will also have lunch, followed by an afternoon program on "The United States and All Nations in Bible Prophecy." We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: <ol> <li> Wednesday, July 9: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Tuesday, Sept. 9: Life Line Screening Event at ANC</li> </ol> Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:26:21 +0000