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.
Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho
Skeletons in the Closet, Prostitutes on the Tree
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonSince 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Sheep May Safely Graze” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lift High the Cross” • 362
*PRAISE
“Psalm 150 (Praise The Lord)”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT COMMITTEE
Dwight Nelson, David Nowack, Jim Ford,
Maureen Raj, Rick Jones, and Heidi Ha
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Robert A. Reid
*PRAISE
“Christ Our Hope in Life and Death”
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1-2
MESSAGE
“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: Skeletons in the Closet, Prostitutes on the Tree”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE CLEANSING
THE LORD’S SUPPER INTRODUCTION
Dwight K. Nelson
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 26:26-29
Terry Robertson
PRAYER
Yolande Robertson
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” • 343
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
Dwight K. Nelson
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Prelude in C Major” • Johann Sebastian Bach
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.
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- 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.