Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0000 Sat, 17 Oct 2026 22:11:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu RMES: Teacher In-Service, No school http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69830 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 23:01:00 +0000 Autumn Conference on Religion & Science, 10/30-31 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69829 Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Andrews Participates in Lake Michigan College Expo http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70426 <p> Lake Michigan College invites job seekers and prospective college students from the community to attend Future Fair 2026: Taking Flight. The free career fair and university expo will take place at the LMC Benton Harbor Campus on Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Room L310/311, above the library. Attendees are encouraged to bring a resume if they have one, though it is not required.&nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Lake Michigan College <a href="https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/about/news-events/2026-10/job-seekers-and-prospective-college-students-invited-future-fair-2026">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:39:37 +0000 Alumnus Elected General Conference Vice President http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70425 <p> Rick Remmers was elected a general vice president of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists on Sunday, October 11, during the 2026 Annual Council. General vice president Thomas Lemon will retire in 2027. The General Conference (GC) Executive Committee voted to elect Remmers, and he will take on his new responsibilities immediately.</p> <p> Remmers brings more than three decades of pastoral ministry and administrative leadership to the role, having served the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the local church, conference, union, and division levels. Most recently, he has served since January 1, 2022, as assistant to the president of the North American Division (NAD). &nbsp;</p> <p> ...</p> <p> Remmers holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio, a Master of Divinity degree from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary at Andrews University, and a bachelor&rsquo;s degree in religion from Andrews University, with a minor in business administration. &nbsp;</p> <p> &lt;&lt; Read the full story at the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists <a href="https://www.nadadventist.org/news/rick-remmers-north-american-division-assistant-to-the-president-elected-general-conference-vice-president/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:35:11 +0000 Student Speaks on Mission Experience http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70424 <p> Seventh-day Adventist leaders on the second day of Annual Council set aside votes, reports and other agenda items Friday evening, October 9, for worship and reflection on what it means to answer God&rsquo;s call to mission.</p> <p> ...</p> <div> Among the missionaries featured was Katie Davis, who spent nine months as a student missionary in Cambodia through the Andrews University student mission program.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> Davis served at an Adventist center of influence where language and music classes, a vegetarian restaurant, and other activities are designed to build relationships within the community. She said she quickly discovered that sharing her faith in Cambodia required a different approach.</div> <div> &nbsp;</div> <div> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full story at the Adventist News Network <a href="https://adventist.news/news/mission-refocus-stories-challenge-adventist-leaders-to-go-where-the-need-is-greatest">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</div> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:32:23 +0000 Andrews Scholars Participate in Bible Conference http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70423 <p> Adventists from Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania explored theological questions at an International Bible Conference in Riga, Latvia, from 12 to 15 September 2026. The Biblical Research Institute (BRI) held the Conference with scholars from Andrews University and the Ellen G. White Estate.</p> <p> Church elders and members were invited to attend the first two days, while pastors from all three countries attended the final two days. The Conference took place at two venues in Riga, Latvia: the Baltic Union Conference (BAUC) headquarters and Riga Seventh-day Adventist Church.</p> <p> &lt;&lt;&lt; Read the full article at the Trans-European Division <a href="https://ted.adventist.org/news/from-the-trinity-to-ai-exploring-adventist-theology-in-latvia/">site</a> &gt;&gt;&gt;</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 16:30:34 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, Oct. 17 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70422 <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> <b>Oct. 17, Sabbath</b><br /> <strong>8:30 &amp; 11 a.m.</strong>:&nbsp;Pastor Alex Rybachek<br /> <strong>Sermon Title</strong>: The Lord was with Joseph<br /> The circumstances of Joseph's life journey are inspiring to read but hard to live through without fear and anxiety. This phrase, used by the author of Genesis, summarizes Joseph's attitude in the most difficult circumstances: &quot;The Lord was with Joseph.&quot; Everything but God had left him, yet Joseph's faith was strong because of his unshaken confidence in God's presence.&nbsp;</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:40:21 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, Oct. 17 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/70410 <p> Pastor M.C. Shin is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. Pastor Shin continues his series on &quot;Questions Jesus Asked.&quot; His sermon is titled &quot;Which of These Three Was Neighbor to Him?&quot; The sermon is based on Jesus' question to the lawyer after telling the Parable of the Good Samaritan. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. All are welcome.</p> <p> The Eau Claire Church is located at 6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI&nbsp; 49111. Prayer meeting meets by Zoom on Wednesday nights. To join, contact Tom Shepherd at <a href="mailto:trs@andrews.edu">trs@andrews.edu</a>.</p> Thu, 15 Oct 2026 15:11:40 +0000