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God's Waiting Room

The Strategy of the Enemy to Stop You

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Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie 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.

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God has a plan and a purpose for your life, but there is a subtle strategy the devil wants to use to stop you. Discover what the strategy is and how to overcome it.
Saturday, May 09, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
How Firm A Foundation • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Praise
Jesus Messiah • El Shaddai • Jesus at the Center of It All
Vocals: Melissa Gibson, Michael Gibson, Ryan Jarvis, Sinegugu Katenga; Joshua Goines, piano; L'Mar Hall, bass; Randall Ulangca, guitar
Prayer
Ruth and Eric Webster
Children’s Story
Craig Harris, Associate Youth Pastor, Michigan Conference
Children's Prayer
Mbaiwa Family
Mother's Day Poem
Adapted from "The Wide Spectrum of Mothering" by Amy Young
Scripture Reading
It Is Well With My Soul • John Weiss
John Weiss
Message
"God's Waiting Room: The Strategy of the Enemy To Stop You"
Rodlie Ortiz, Pioneer Associate Pastor
Closing Hymn
What A Friend We Have in Jesus • 499
Linda Sánchez
Closing Music
Lead On, O King Eternal • Henry Smart
Kenneth Logan, organ

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'Let Justice Roll Down'
05/30/2020
The Certainty of Uncertainty
05/23/2020
A Divine Disruption
05/16/2020
Company of One
Are you in God's waiting room of loneliness? God gives us comfort and hope through looking at snapshots of the prophet Elijah’s life. We can find assurance that God will do the same for us today.
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AU Department of Music Christmas Extravaganza!

Join the Andrews University Department of Music for an unforgettable Christmas Extravaganza to welcome the season! This event will feature the University Singers and Chorale under the direction of Stephen Zork, the Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Marc Elysée, the Wind Symphony under the direction of Denisse Santos, as well as students from the piano studio of Chi Yun and string ensembles from the studio of Carla Trynchuk.

The concert will feature music favorites such as Of The Father’s Love Begotten and Patapan, scenes from Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Suite, and the ever popular Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride.

Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Saturday evening, December 7, or for a repeat performance Sunday evening, December 8. Both concerts begin at 7:30 PM For tickets and more information, visit howard.andrews.edu.

Andrews Academy's Feast of Lights Concert

Andrews Academy Invites You to the Feast of Lights Concert

Andrews Academy will be presenting the 51st annual Feast of Lights program on Friday, December 13, 2024 at 7:00 PM. The community is invited to attend this spectacular night of music, Scripture and drama honoring the King of Kings. It is an evening of lights, bells, instruments, choral singing, congregational singing, shepherds, a Nativity scene, and the retelling of a glorious Christmas story. Chorale and Orchestra will end the program with the Hallelujah chorus. The church sidewalks will be arrayed in Christmas lighting. The program will speak to your hearts of His wondrous love. All are invited to attend this free program held at Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University.  
 
You are also invited to an evening of popular Christmas music on Saturday, December 14, at 7:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University. Join us for this free program as we bring in the holidays with a variety of well-known Christmas songs including a grand finale played by the combined musical groups.

2024 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend
eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269-281-2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.

Memorial Service for Yolande Robertson

The Robertson family invites you to join us in celebrating the life of Yolande Robertson. The Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, November 24, 2024 in the PMC Sanctuary.

Angel Tree

Christmas is just around the corner! This holiday season, help make Christmas special for a student family by selecting a card from one of the Christmas trees at church. Each card includes a family’s list of needs and wishes—simply choose a card, shop, and deliver your items by December 15th.

No need to wrap—we’ll handle that for you! Let’s spread joy together with Belong Ministries this Christmas!
 

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis

  • November 23-Oneness: The Measure of Marriage
  • November 30-Communication and Marriage Oneness
  • December 7- Conflict Resolution and Marriage Oneness
  • December 14-Money and Marriage Oneness
  • December 21-Spiritual Beliefs and Marriage Oneness
  • December 28-Sexual Intimacy and Marriage Oneness
  • January 4- Roles, Responsibilities and Marriage Oneness
  • January 11-Family, Friends and Marriage Oneness

Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.

2024 Advent Devotionals

 Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269.281.2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.

Women and Friends Outdoors Group— Walk With Us!

Would you enjoy meeting sister outdoors-people? Group membership is for women but members are welcome to bring along friends or family members on the hikes. We welcome people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. No experience needed. During the winter we will hike once a month.

Dinosaur Encounter

Dinosaur Encounter is coming to Berrien Springs High School on December 7, 2024. Reserve your tickets at dinoencounter.com/pmc 


Seeking Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

The Crayon Box is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to prepare children ages 4-5 for kindergarten. The Pre-K teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Pre-Kindergarten educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can thrive in their next level of education and have a lifelong love of learning. Must meet LARA requirements for lead caregiver.

Work Hours: 8:00-11:30 / 12:30-5:00 M-Th & 8:00 - 11:30 / 12:30-3:00 F