Pastor

Sabine Vatel

Sabine Vatel serves on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. She oversees Discipleship and Grow Group ministries. Her many interests include generational studies, people's stories, and one day speaking Spanish fluently. She finds joy in helping individuals connect to God and each other.

Offering

In light of the historically tragic story of the Titanic, we too live in a state of impending destruction. Just as the passengers on the Titanic were oblivious to the disaster that loomed ahead, could we also be distracted by the opulence around us and be ignoring the warning signals of our doomed planet?
Saturday, January 03, 2015
Program: 
Opening Voluntary
The Old Year Now Has Passed Away
Johann Sebastian Bach
Introit
Lead On, O King Eternal
Henry Smart
Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz
Doxology
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow • 2
Invocation
Sabine Vatel
Hymn of Praise
O God, Our Help in Ages Past • 103
Congregational Prayer
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne • st. 1 of 140
Rodlie Ortiz
Worship in Music
Everywhere I Go
Natalie Sleeth
Offering
Michigan Advance Partners
Duane Covrig
Children’s Story
We Walk By Faith and Not By Sight
James Biery
Scripture
Psalm 139:23, 24 NLT
Duane & Lori Covrig
Hymn of Preparation
We Would See Jesus • st. 1 & 4 of 494
Sermon
“S.O.S.”
Sabine Vatel
Hymn of Consecration
Live Out Thy Life Within Me • 316
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
O God, Our Help in Ages Past
Jan Bender
Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family

The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com

Howard Center Presents...K-Anthony

K-Anthony March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM. Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.

Sunday Music Series...Andrews University Composers

Andrews University Composers 4:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2026 Free Admission Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music. This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members. 

Second Quarter Sabbath School Lessons Review

Second quarter Sabbath School lessons overview including major themes will be presented by Dr Andrew Tompkins on March 28, 4:00-5:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Although targeted to the Sabbath School teachers, everyone is invited. For additional information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 A fellowship dinner will follow the second worship service in the Commons. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for March 7, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Have you ever experienced being abandoned? Do you sometimes feel forsaken? Dr. Jen Theule, a psychologist of the Canadian Psychological Association, when writing about child attachment describes it as an emotional relationship between two people in which one is dependent on the other to fulfil their needs and provide nurture and protection.1 In the case of children, they depend on their parents or significant caregiver (such as a teacher) to provide for their needs over time. When this is not forthcoming, the child experiences several emotional disconnects, which can cause an adverse impact on how they operate in relationships in later years. However, when the process of attachment is successful, children grow up feeling secure. When it is not successful, they grow up experiencing various types of insecurities.

The Scripture assures us in many places that our Creator will never abandon us. One such scripture is Isaiah 49:15, which says, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (ESV). God will never forsake us, and we can trust His word. So, as we return our tithes and offerings today, let us give with a willing heart to our local church budget, so that our children and youth can be nurtured for the glory of God.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Meeting

Our next ASM Potluck and Program will take place on Sunday, March 8, beginning 1:00 PM at the Village SDA Church Family Center, and moving at 2:00 to the Sanctuary, where Douglas Macomber will play an organ concert of some of the 18 Great Organ Chorales by J. S. Bach that show Bach's deep faith in God and his commitment to his Lutheran faith. All Seniors ages 55+ are invited to join us, and bring a dish to pass.

Moms of Littles Bible Study

Join us for a Moms Bible Study where little ones are welcome! We'll gather together in God's Word, pray together and encourage one another in this season of motherhood. Moms of Littles meet every Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Youth Room. Location: Youth Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs. Contact call or text Erin Saraun 269-246-1059 for more information.

Care for Cuba—Urgent Need

Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org

Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700

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