Graduates, family, and friends are invited to attend Sabbath Vespers tonight at 8 PM at the Howard Preforming Arts Center. This beautiful services of tributes and music will be a wonderful way to close the Sabbath.
When God Tests Us
Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.
Offering
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“O For That Flame of Living Fire”
SDAH 264, st. 1-2, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual
SCRIPTURE READING
Marlene Rich, Pioneer Member
Genesis 22:1-2 NIV
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“God Will Take Care of You” • SDAH 99, st. 1-2, 4
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Will Follow Thee” • SDAH 623, st. 1, 3-4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood
OPENING MUSIC
“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Holy Is the Lord”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna
PRAISE
“Chain Breaker”
“Never Lost”
“Lord, I Need You”
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“It Is Well With My Soul”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood
There will not be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Pioneer Operating Budget
“Ding!” My phone went off again in my pocket. It was just one of those busy days I was having as a college professor, but with deadlines looming, and students waiting to be taught, I did not really want to deal with my phone notifications at the moment.
Can you relate to that feeling? I have found that technology can often be a wonderful blessing, as it allows me to connect meaningfully with my family members who live all over the world. At the same time, it can sometimes disconnect me from the life that is happening right before my eyes.
One thing I decided to do years ago was to take a weekly Sabbath, on the Sabbath, from my devices, as often as I can. That way, when I gather in worship with my family, my fellow believers, and my students, I can be fully in tune with what is going on.
“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Hebrews 10:24-25, NIV). Today’s offering is for the local church budget. This will help provide the resources necessary to allow us to continue to meet together and worship as one!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
to the Pioneer Evergreens Juniper Team! They earned 1st placed at the 2024 Pathfinder Bible Experience in Colorado. The team thanks the Pioneer Memorial Church members for your prayers.
Are you willing to enjoy a quiet few hours in a Children's Sabbath School room mending Bibles, refreshing the room decor, replenishing table supply kits, or a little deep cleaning? Can you gift one day (or evening) per month to come in to support our awesome volunteers who already do so much on Sabbaths? Email childrenss@pmchurch.org or text 269-845-0178 including your name, what projects you're willing to help with and we'll get you connected soon. Thanks for adding your gifts.
Explore Scenic New England and it's Rich History from September 1-8, 2024
Please see the letter below regarding a Pastoral Staff transition at Pioneer.
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.
- April 13- The Tale of Two Brain-Part 1
- April 20-The Tale of Two Brain-Part 2
- April 27-The #1 Key to Incredible Sex
- May 4-How to Stay Married and Not Kill Anybody
Everyone is Welcome Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to all public middle and high school students and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM in the 5th grade Sabbath school room. Bring a friend and check it out! For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.