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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:18:00 +0000 Wed, 3 Sep 2025 19:18:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Pure Desire Summit, September 19-20 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68285 <div> The Eau Claire SDA Church is hosting the Pure Desire summit September 19-20, 2025!</div> <div>  </div> <div> Together we will be engaging in healing conversations and learning sessions on how to take back our lives from compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma. Additionally, for those wanting to learn how to help others, this summit provides an opportunity to learn how we can be equipped to help our friends, family, or children find healing and hope. </div> <div>  </div> <div> Healing from compulsive sexual behavior and betrayal trauma isn’t a one-time moment—it’s a journey. And if you’ve ever felt like yours is taking longer than it should, or wondered if you’re doing it “right,” you’re not alone. That’s why we want to invite you into a unique space designed just for that in-between—the questions, the worries, and the hope that healing is still happening. On September 19-20, 2025, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://puredesire.org&source=gmail&ust=1756995236636000&usg=AOvVaw0pgoy8R1KZ6po5NZ47jVB7" href="https://puredesire.org/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">Pure Desire Ministries</a> will be hosting their <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://puredesiresummit.com&source=gmail&ust=1756995236636000&usg=AOvVaw1_1GIx9V3QUdPo8Tx1JwML" href="https://puredesiresummit.com/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">largest event of the year</a>,  designed for anyone who wants to take back their life from brokenness and betrayal. If this is you, here are 5 reasons why this weekend stands out—and why you’ll want to be in the room and join us at the Eau Claire SDA Church: <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">1. You’ll hear from the best voices in the field. You’ll hear from trusted, biblically-based and clinically-informed experts in sexual addiction, betrayal trauma, and relationships—people who don’t just teach healing, they’ve lived it. <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">2. It’s a safe place to be real. No shame. No pretending. Just real people in the process. Whether you’re single, married, struggling, or steady—this is a place where you’re welcome, seen, and safe. <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">3. You’ll walk away with tools you can actually use. This isn’t a mountaintop weekend that fizzles out by Monday. You’ll leave with practical strategies and next steps for your personal healing and relationships. <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">4. The stories will stay with you. Nothing inspires hope like hearing, “Me too.” You’ll hear powerful testimonies of redemption, freedom, and the ongoing journey of recovery from people who’ve walked through it. <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">5. Hope will feel real again. Not vague, not cliché. Real hope—anchored in truth. The kind that meets you where you are and reminds you that healing is still possible. If you’re ready to take a step forward in healing, wholeness, and community, go all in on your healing and register for the Pure Desire Summit. <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://puredesire.regfox.com/virtual-attendees-pure-desire-summit-2025&source=gmail&ust=1756995236636000&usg=AOvVaw2svQtNsyxyJ9fIKFrJWsOJ" href="https://puredesire.regfox.com/virtual-attendees-pure-desire-summit-2025" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">Register here!</a> Include “Eau Claire SDA Church” in line asking about the Host church.   Times: (Light Refreshments provided) Friday: 6-9 pm Saturday: 3:30-7:30 pm   For Questions please contact: Brooks Payne:  Men’s Ministry Leader, Eau Claire SDA Church ‭269-944-6351‬   <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Bill Wells, MDIV</div> <div style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Integrity Ministry Facilitator & Youth Leader Eau Claire SDA Church 530-917-0817</div>   <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">P.S. <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;">Over the course of two decades, <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://puredesire.org&source=gmail&ust=1756995236636000&usg=AOvVaw0pgoy8R1KZ6po5NZ47jVB7" href="https://puredesire.org/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);" target="_blank">Pure Desire Ministries</a><span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"> has developed a strategy that is biblically based, clinically informed, and highly successful in creating lasting change. Through counseling, confidential groups, and events and resources, Pure Desire is committed to true revival in the church through the healing of the present day epidemic of sexual brokenness.  <div> <span style="font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-style: italic; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space-collapse: preserve;"></div> </div> Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:39:30 +0000 ANC Worship, 09.06 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68279 <div> <img alt="📣" aria-label="📣" class="an1" data-emoji="📣" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f4e3/32.png" /> Prison Ministry Sabbath at All Nations SDA Church Join us this Saturday, September 6, for a meaningful day of worship and reflection. <img alt="🕥" aria-label="🕥" class="an1" data-emoji="🕥" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f565/32.png" /> 10:30 AM – Adult & Children's Sabbath School <img alt="🕦" aria-label="🕦" class="an1" data-emoji="🕦" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f566/32.png" /> 11:45 AM – Worship Service featuring Paul Lowe’s message: “Where is Barabbas?” <img alt="🍽️" aria-label="🍽️" class="an1" data-emoji="🍽️" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f37d_fe0f/32.png" /> 1:30 PM – Fellowship Luncheon <img alt="🕒" aria-label="🕒" class="an1" data-emoji="🕒" draggable="false" loading="lazy" src="https://fonts.gstatic.com/s/e/notoemoji/16.0/1f552/32.png" /> 3:00 PM – Afternoon Program: “I Was In Prison” Come be inspired, connect with others, and experience a Sabbath filled with purpose and community. We look forward to welcoming you! Upcoming Events: 1. Tuesday, September 9: Life Line Screening Event @ ANC 2. Wednesday, September 10: Midweek Refresh @ 7 pm via Zoom 3. Saturday, September 13: No Church Service due to LRC 80th Anniversary 4. Saturday, September 20: Jamaican Sabbath @ 11:45 am 5. Sunday, September 21: Food Pantry Distribution @ 1:30-3:30 pm while supplies last 6. Saturday, September 27: Sabbath School Breakfast @ 9:45 am 7. Saturday, September 27: Communion Sabbath @ 11:45 am Location: 4259 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 </div> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 19:46:31 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service September 6 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68278 <div color:="" data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" font-size:="" new="" style="margin: 0px; font-family: " times=""> Dr. Tom Shepherd 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 "Caught in Your Own Trap." The message focuses on the parable of the vineyard tenants who kill the owner's son. It is a reminder that we must heed God's warnings of danger. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11:00 a.m. a fellowship meal follows the service. All are welcome.</div>   The Eau Claire church is located at 6562 Naomi Road in Eau Claire. Prayer meeting is at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesdays via Zoom. Contact Pastor Shepherd for details at <a class="OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="0" href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu" id="OWA55dd1de7-e06d-a257-adcd-6515a05b3750" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin: 0px;" title="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a> Mon, 01 Sep 2025 09:27:33 +0000 Trauma Awareness Training http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68254 The Trauma Education Center at Andrews University will be presenting a free trauma workshop on Sept. 12 and 13 at the St. Joseph Adventist Church in St. Joseph, Michigan. The workshop will consider questions such as: <ul> <li> What is trauma?</li> <li> How does it affect you and those around you?</li> <li> What can we do to heal?</li> </ul> Time: Friday, Sept. 12, 7–8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 13, 3–7 p.m. (evening meal included) Location: St. Joseph Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1201 Maiden Ln, St. Joseph, Michigan The workshop is funded by a grant, so there is no charge for the sessions. Childcare is available for children ages 5–12 with advance notice. Registration is required if requesting childcare. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:55:30 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Aug. 30 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68270 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. Aug. 30 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Esther Knott Sermon Title: So, What's Your Story? Much has been said about the power of stories. They put a human face on issues and ideas. Sharing your “story” is just another way to talk about sharing your “testimony.” As Seventh-day Adventist Christians, we have some beautiful teachings about Jesus that we feel compelled to share with our friends (and the world). When we combine a biblical teaching with our testimony about how that teaching has impacted us, it’s a powerful combination to help transform human lives. Let’s reflect so we can each be equipped to share our story. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:46:56 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, Aug. 30 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68269 Join the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church for our Communication Sabbath, Aug. 30, at 11:45 a.m., as Kaara Harris presents "Persuasive Power: Winning Hearts Not Arguments." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have a fellowship luncheon followed by an afternoon program on "Communication Skills." We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: <ol> <li> Tuesday, Sept. 2: In-Person Fellowship at 7 p.m. Come sing, study and pray with us!</li> <li> Wednesday, Sept. 3: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Friday, Sept. 5: Friday Night Prayer Meeting at 7:30 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Saturday, Sept. 6: Prison Ministry Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.</li> <li> Tuesday, Sept. 9: Life Line Screening Event at ANC</li> <li> Saturday, Sept. 13: No Church Service due to LRC 80th Anniversary</li> <li> Saturday, Sept. 20: Jamaican Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.</li> <li> Sunday, Sept. 21: Food Pantry Distribution from 1:30–3:30 p.m. while supplies last</li> <li> Saturday, Sept. 27: Sabbath School Breakfast at 9:45 a.m.</li> <li> Saturday, Sept. 27: Communion Sabbath at 11:45 a.m.</li> </ol> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:44:53 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, Aug. 30 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68251 <div color:="" data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" 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 "In the Lap of Luxury." The message focuses on the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus, which lays deep stress on how we treat those who are suffering. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. All are welcome.</div>   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 class="OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="0" href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu" id="OWA9e0deb92-54e6-1d92-7b22-3d138e70617f" style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134); margin: 0px;" title="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a>. Thu, 28 Aug 2025 15:41:16 +0000 ANC Worship, 08.30 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68249 Join us for our Communication Sabbath, August 30, at 11:45 am, as Kaara Harris presents "Persuasive Power: Winning Hearts Not Arguments." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 am. We will have a fellowhsip luncheon followed by an afternoon program on "Communication Skills." We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: 1. Tuesday, September 2: In-Person Fellowship @ 7 pm. Come sing, study, and pray with us! 2. Wednesday, September 3: Midweek Refresh @ 7 pm via Zoom 3. Friday, September 5: Friday Night Prayer Meeting @ 7:30 pm via Zoom 4. Saturday, September 6: Prision Ministry Sabbath @ 11:45 am 5. Tuesday, September 9: Life Line Screening Event @ ANC 6. Saturday, September 13: No Church Service due to LRC 80th Anniversary 7. Saturday, September 20: Jamaican Sabbath @ 11:45 am 8. Sunday, September 21: Food Pantry Distribution @ 1:30-3:30 pm while supplies last 9. Saturday, September 27: Sabbath School Breakfast @ 9:45 am 10. Saturday, September 27: Communion Sabbath @ 11:45 am Location: 4259 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:42:12 +0000