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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2026, Andrews University Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Jul 2026 06:48:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Watch the United Way Rock the Boat Event https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69412 <p> For the first time ever, Andrews University has entered a boat in the United Way of Southwest Michigan’s annual Rock the Boat cardboard boat race. The event will take place next Thursday, July 16, starting at 5 p.m. at The Inn at Harbor Shores in St. Joseph, Michigan. University President John Wesley Taylor V will captain the boat, christened Andy Afloat. Kevin Wiley, assistant registrar and coordinator of the annual United Way Employee Campaign, will serve as President Taylor’s first mate. Together, they will compete against several dozen boats paddled by teams from area businesses.</p> <p> Designed and built by Gunnar Lovhoiden, professor of engineering, Andy Afloat is a raft design constructed primarily of cardboard carpet tubes glued together. The boat is just shy of 13 feet long, with a beam (width) of 36 inches. Sea trials were successfully conducted last week on Lake Chapin, giving the team confidence that Andy Afloat will indeed stay afloat long enough to enable them to finish the race without swimming.</p> <p> “Our participation in Rock the Boat is the fulfillment of a promise Dr. Taylor and I made last fall during our United Way fundraising campaign,” shares Wiley. “We told the Andrews University employees that if we reached our fundraising goal, we would join the boat race. Employees generously made their donations, and we easily reached our monetary goal for the campaign. Thank you all very much! Now we’re keeping our promise!”</p> <p> All are invited to attend next Thursday and cheer for Andy Afloat. Several food trucks will be on site to fortify appetites while the race takes place. Click <a href="https://fundraise.givesmart.com/e/li_rEw?vid=1r8l68">here</a> for more Rock the Boat information.</p> <p> To learn more about the United Way of Southwest Michigan, please click <a href="https://www.uwsm.org/">here</a>.</p> Thu, Jul 16, 2026 05:00 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68204 Fri, Jul 17, 2026 09:17 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68205 Sat, Jul 18, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Eau Claire SDA Church Service July 18 https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69445 <div data-olk-copy-source="MailCompose" style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> Nathan Greene, nationally known artist, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled "A Man of No Great Importance." Mr. Greene explains his new painting of Blind Bartimaeus. Even if you feel insignificant, you can dare to believe you are significant to God, because you are. The Church service begins at 9:30 am followed by Sabbath School at 11 am. All are welcome.</div> <div style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;">  </div> <div style="margin: 0px; font-family: "Times New Roman", Times, serif; font-size: 12pt; color: black;"> The Eau Claire Church is located at 6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI  49111. Prayer meeting meets by Zoom on Wednesday nights. To join, contact Pastor Tom Shepherd at trs@andrews.edu.</div> Sat, Jul 18, 2026 09:30 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68205 Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68206 Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:45 am -0400 Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/69196 <p> <strong>Reggie & Ladye Love Smith in Concert ... presented by Trinity Lutheran Church of Glendora</strong></p> <p> Experience an unforgettable evening of worship and world-class music with Reggie Smith and Ladye Love Smith, two of gospel music’s most celebrated voices. Known for their Grammy Award-winning performances with the Gaither Vocal Band and appearances on the beloved Gaither Homecoming, this dynamic duo has captivated audiences around the world—from Super Bowl stages to Carnegie Hall. With powerful harmonies, heartfelt testimony and a legacy of performing alongside legendary artists, Reggie and Ladye bring a night of inspiration, joy and timeless gospel music you won’t want to miss.</p> Sun, Jul 19, 2026 06:00 pm -0400 Sabbath Begins https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68207 Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:11 pm -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68208 Sat, Jul 25, 2026 09:00 am -0400 Pioneer @ Worship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68208 Sat, Jul 25, 2026 11:45 am -0400 One Place Fellowship https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/68209 Sat, Jul 25, 2026 11:45 am -0400