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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:49:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 14:49:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Eau Claire SDA Church Service July 5 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67431 <div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" style="border: 0px; font-variant-numeric: inherit; font-variant-east-asian: inherit; font-variant-alternates: inherit; font-variant-position: inherit; font-variant-emoji: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0in; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);"> 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 "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 11:00 a.m. A fellowship meal follows the service. All are welcome.</div> <span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">  <span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(36, 36, 36);">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 <span style="border: 0px; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; font-stretch: inherit; font-size: 12pt; line-height: inherit; font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-optical-sizing: inherit; font-size-adjust: inherit; font-kerning: inherit; font-feature-settings: inherit; font-variation-settings: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);"><a class="x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_x_OWAAutoLink" data-linkindex="0" href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu" id="OWA3f0ee35e-8a59-0e58-f5ce-daf4d3294c1a" style="border: 0px; font: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(70, 120, 134);" title="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, 3:30-5:00 pm at the church. Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:10:12 +0000 200-year-old Coin Found in Berrien Springs http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67430 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 USA. 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 Dr 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 Dr 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,” which is 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 [Dr Sigvartsen] straight away!” 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 data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=http://tarragindi.org&source=gmail&ust=1751323684196000&usg=AOvVaw2GvsPyaL2UpM6uBQuCNz9_" fg_scanned="1" font-size:="" helvetica="" href="http://tarragindi.org/" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204); font-family: " target="_blank">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. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 19:42:08 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church VBS on July 7-11 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 learning about the lessons Joseph learned. VBS for ages 0–12 will be held at the Eau Claire SDA Church (6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI 49111) on 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>. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:52:43 +0000 Andrews Alumni Featured in Documentary Series http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67308 On Thursday, May 29, at 8 p.m. EST, and Sunday, June 1, at 7 p.m., PBS Michiana will air its newest installment of the "Legends of Michiana" documentary series. The program, titled “A Legacy of Care and Compassion,” will feature brothers Loren and Lowell Hamel. Born in Michigan, and with deep roots in the Andrews University community, the twins have made a significant impact on their local church and community. Growing up in a strong faith environment, both Loren and Lowell were called to serve their community of Berrien Springs, Michigan, as physicians. In 1976, both graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Andrews University. After attending Loma Linda University in California, they felt called back to Southwest Michigan to build and grow the community they grew up in. Both have worked to meet the health care needs of their community for more than 35 years, as primary care physicians and hospital administrators. For many years, Loren served as president and chief strategy officer and Lowell served as chief operating officer of Corewell Health (formerly Spectrum Health). Both Loren and Lowell have invested in the Andrews University community over the years. In 1990, they practiced medicine together at the University Medical Center on campus. Additionally, Loren Hamel has served as director of Student Health Services, clinical professor of nursing, president of the Alumni Association, chair of the J.N. Andrews Sculpture Committee, and member of the Board of Trustees and several of its subcommittees. The "Legends of Michiana" documentary series highlights people and organizations that have been influential to the growth and development of the Michiana area. Previous programs can be accessed <a href="https://www.wnit.org/programs/legends.html">here</a>. Thursday evening’s program can be viewed at the WNIT 34.1 <a href="https://www.wnit.org/live">livestream</a>. Wed, 28 May 2025 14:28:53 +0000 RMES Vocal Spring Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/63000 More information coming later… Thu, 15 May 2025 23:04:49 +0000 Giving Day 2025! http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67140 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 10:32:14 +0000 The Edge of the Inside http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66931 On Saturday, Feb. 22, at 3:30 p.m. in Chan Shun Hall on the Andrews University campus, Michael Nixon will present “The Edge of the Inside,” reflecting on what it means to do ministry while existing on the margins of denominational borders. He will use Luke 4:18–19 as a jumping-off point for his talk. Nixon serves as director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for South Bend area’s Beacon Health System. He earned his law degree from the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School in 2013 and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Andrews University in 2009. He served as Andrews University’s vice president for University Culture & Inclusion for six years before transitioning to Beacon Health. Outside of work, Michael enjoys spending time with his daughter, Noa, who is in fourth grade. His presentation will be sponsored by Michiana Adventist Forum. Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:39:41 +0000 AA: SA Banquet http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/66892 A ticket is required to attend. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 11:58:56 +0000