Resources

Speaker

John Glass

Offering

Saturday, July 04, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"For a Festive Sabbath" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Call to Worship
Harold Smith & Jeannie Pedersen-Smith, Pioneer Members
*"God of Our Fathers" • SDAH 645, "Christ Is Alive" • SDAH 182
Prayer
Robert Braswell, Pioneer Member
Farewell
Roger and Peggy Dudley
Children's Story
Jess Swackhamer Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Khloe
Scripture Reading
John 8:31-36 NIV
Andrew & Anu Tompkins, Pioneer Members
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" • William Steffe
Sinegugu Katenga, alto; Julie Reid, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; & Stephen Zork, baritone
"Long Road to Freedom"
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
Freedom Medley - Oh Freedom / I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me • African-American traditional
David Charles Griffiths, bass-baritone
Benediction
John Glass
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • William Steffe
Kenneth Logan
*First Service Only
Offering for June 7, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For many years gardening was often a challenge to us. It seemed like the vegetable plants we planted and cared for preferred to die! We never harvested anything. It was very disappointing. Every year, we would try again but with the same results.

Finally, after watching enough YouTube channels on how to garden successfully, we learned that you need to have the right soil, watering system, and care. So we followed the recommendations. For the first time, we were able to grow tomatoes, kale, and zucchinis. We were amazed to see such a big harvest. Gardening became one of our favorite hobbies in the summer!

One of the things we learned was to plant several dozen varieties of vegetables. Not just one kind! We wanted to produce enough crops so we could share with our neighbors. We were able to do just that this past summer.

The apostle Paul used farming terminology to convey the principles of giving. “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NKJV). Likewise, remember that when we return our tithes and offerings, every time we give liberally, we are sowing bountifully so we can also reap bountifully. God will multiply the funds we give back to him. His miracles will abound! 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Adventist Seniors of Michiana Meeting June 8

Seniors 55 and up are invited to join the Adventist Seniors of Michiana meeting on Sunday, June 8, for a feast for the eyes as well as a good meal. Daniel Weber, Chair of the Department of Film and Communication at Andrews, will inspire and delight us with "Thousands of of Pictures, Thousands of Stories from around the world: Looking through the lens of a photographer”. Come with a dish to share at the potluck starting at 1:00 PM in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.

Iris Bloom Time

 The iris bloom time has started, the sign is out at 8875 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs, come see and smell the many iris that will be blooming in the next few weeks. Share with your friends.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.