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Andrews University Agenda http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/ News and Events at Andrews University en-us Copyright 2025, Andrews University Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0000 Fri, 18 Jul 2025 17:25:00 +0000 webmaster@andrews.edu webmaster@andrews.edu Sola Gratia Chorale Special Sabbath Concert http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67498 Join the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church on Sabbath afternoon, July 19, at 4 p.m. Prepare for an uplifting experience as the voices of the choir fill our sanctuary with majestic harmonies and timeless hymns. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:01:21 +0000 Niles Westside Church Services, July 19 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67510 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. July 19 Sabbath 8:30 & 11 a.m.: Pastor Alex Rybachek Sermon Title: True Armor of God Hezekiah started a great work of revival in his own country as soon as he became the King of Judea. However, doing good and great things for the Lord does not spare us from trouble; his Kingdom was surrounded by the enemy. Hezekiah knew the true armor of God, and by claiming it in faith, he was able to obtain the victory. All are welcome to join us for our monthly picnic potluck this week. Please bring a ready-to-serve dish (no dessert) as well as your own chairs for seating. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:32:41 +0000 All Nations SDA Church Service, July 19 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67509 Join the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church for our worship experience this Sabbath, July 19, at 11:45 a.m. as Martin Hanna presents “Predestination: God’s GPS To Glory.” Adult and Children’s Sabbath School begins at 10:30 a.m. We will have lunch followed by an afternoon program on “God’s Predestined Purpose.” We look forward to seeing you there! Upcoming Events: <ol> <li> Wednesday, July 23: Midweek Refresh at 7 p.m. via Zoom</li> <li> Tuesday, Sept. 9: Life Line Screening Event at the All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church</li> </ol> The All Nations Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 4259 E. Snow Road, Berrien Springs, MI. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:30:29 +0000 Memorial for Delmer Davis http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67499 A memorial service for Delmer Davis, professor of English, emeritus, who passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2025, will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church Youth Chapel on Sunday, July 27, at 3 p.m. A light meal will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Delmer I. and Margaret L. Davis Endowed Fund to support the Andrews University Department of English. (Checks must be payable to Andrews University with the name of the fund placed in the memo line. Donations can be forwarded to the Office of Planned Giving & Trust Services). Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:28:53 +0000 Eau Claire SDA Church Service, July 19 http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67496 Nathan Greene, nationally recognized artist, is the speaker at the Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist Church this Saturday. His sermon is titled “The Centurion.” Greene's newest painting of the centurion whose servant Jesus healed will be on display. He will explain the painting and his process in preparing it for display at Loma Linda University Hospital. 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, 17 Jul 2025 11:26:31 +0000 New Employee Orientation http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67495 Dear new employee, Welcome to the Andrews University family! We are excited to have you join us as we work together to fulfill our mission to “Seek Knowledge, Affirm Faith and Change the World.” This orientation will help you discover our vibrant community, where academic excellence, spiritual growth and service to others are at the core of everything we do. At Andrews, we believe in nurturing minds and hearts to make a positive, lasting impact in the world. We encourage you to connect, engage and ask questions as you begin your journey here. We’re thrilled to have you on board and look forward to the great things we’ll achieve together. Welcome aboard, and thank you for helping us shape the next generation of world changers! Email to <a href="mailto:training@andrews.edu">training@andrews.edu</a> to register. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:23:21 +0000 Vacation Bible School at Buchanan SDA Church http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67488 Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church will be having Vacation Bible School from July 21–25 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. We will be creating a fun-filled learning experience focused on Daniel 2.  Buchanan Seventh-day Adventist Church is located at 3115 Niles Buchanan Road, Buchanan, MI 49107. Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:21:58 +0000 Kuryliak Wins Scholar of the Year Award http://www.andrews.edu/agenda/67508 Bohdan Kuryliak, project and event manager at the Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University and associate professor in the Department of Theology at the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, has received the Scholar of the Year award from the institute after successfully defending his doctoral dissertation “Preterism, Idealism, Historicism, or Futurism? Interpretative Issues of the Apocalypse and Its Reception in Antiquity and Late Antiquity” at the University of Zurich. Having studied the Book of Revelation, apocalyptic literature, the New Testament and early Christianity, Kuryliak has comprehensive experience in theological and philosophical research and has over 10 published articles in peer-reviewed journals. His dissertation focuses on biblical hermeneutics—the study and methodology of interpreting biblical texts—concerning the book of Revelation as an apocalyptic text. The four major hermeneutical approaches mentioned in the dissertation title have been utilized throughout history to varying degrees and combinations. The approach of preterism views the apocalyptic events of Revelation as having happened at the time of its writing during the first century. In contrast, an idealist approach emphasizes the struggle between good and evil, portraying the Apocalypse as a symbolic event from which individuals can take practical implications. Historicism views the events of Revelation as a prophetic account of the happenings in church history between its writing and the second coming of Jesus Christ. Lastly, a futurist approach views Revelation as a prophecy of events at the end of Earth’s history. Kuryliak explores the critical involvement of each approach in shaping the early church’s interpretations of Revelation from the second to seventh centuries. “To some extent, all early Christians combined preterist, idealist, historicist, and futurist perspectives. Although commentators used different combinations of hermeneutical approaches, none denied the prophetic nature of the Apocalypse and its connection to history. The findings of the study highlight not only the enduring relevance of Revelation’s symbols in various contexts, but also the role of exegetical diversity in reflecting the book’s profound theological dimensions,” he explains. Kuryliak’s recent completion of doctoral studies in theology at the University of Zurich follows an extensive educational background, including a Bachelor of Theology from the Ukrainian Adventist Theological Institute, a Bachelor of Philosophy in religious studies from the Ukrainian Institute of Arts and Sciences, a Master of Religious Studies from the National University of Ostroh Academy, and a Master of Arts in religion and post-graduate certificate in Ellen G. White and Adventist studies from Andrews University. While pursuing his PhD, he also spent time at Aarhus University in Aarhus, Denmark, and the University of Oxford in Oxford, England, as a visiting scholar.  Thu, 17 Jul 2025 11:07:25 +0000