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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 20:40:00 +0000 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 20:40:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu ANC Worship, 07.05 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67432 Join us for our worship experience this Sabbath, July 5, at 11:45 am, as Martin Hanna presents "In-Dependence Day: A More Perfect Union." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 am. 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: 1. Wednesday, July 9: Midweek Refresh @ 7 pm via Zoom Location: 4259 E. Snow Rd., Berrien Springs, MI 49103 Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:20:20 +0000 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 Niles Westside Church Vacation Bible School http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67422 Niles Westside Vacation Bible School: "Keepers of the Kingdom—Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth." July 14–18, 2025, from 9–11:45 a.m. at Niles Westside Seventh-day Adventist Church (1105 Grant St., Niles, MI) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) through 6th grade. Please register early online at <a href="https://www.nileswestside.org">www.nileswestside.org</a>. Email <a href="mailto:nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com">nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com</a> or call 269-683-5998 with questions. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:56:36 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, June 28 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67421 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. June 28 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Pastor Alex Rybachek Sermon Title: Service is Jesus' Business Whether curing a fever, casting out demons or cleansing the curse of leprosy, Jesus displayed the power and love of God for lost and suffering people. Jesus was willing to do anything to meet our needs. Jesus came to fill our needs but especially our primary need to hear the good news for salvation. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:53:53 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, June 28 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67420 Join the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church for our Communion Service this Sabbath, June 28, at 11:45 a.m., as Clifford Wallace presents "Broken Body, Spilled Blood: When The Body Forgets Its Own Pain." Adult and Children's Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have breakfast at 9:45 a.m. See you there! Upcoming Events: <ol> <li> Sunday, June 29: ANC Family Fun Day at Camp Wagner at 11 a.m.</li> <li> Wednesday, July 2: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> </ol> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:51:55 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, June 28 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67412 Tom Shepherd, PhD, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. The Eau Claire church celebrates communion this Sabbath. Pastor's Shepherd's sermon is titled "Looking Back and Looking Forward," focusing on the look back to the cross and forward to the Second Coming found in the communion service. The church service begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by Sabbath School at 11 a.m. 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>. Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:49:11 +0000