Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year. Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person. Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.
What to Watch for When Crossing the Finish Line
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
Saturday, August 01, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Riposo" • Joseph Rheinberger
Brenton Offenback, organ, Alumnus, Andrews University
Call to Worship & Prayers
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Hymn of Praise
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • SDAH No. 27
Marcelo Martins, chorister, Andrews Academy Music Teacher; Lisa Jardine, chorister, Pioneer Member; Brenton Offenback, organ, Pioneer Member
Praise
"Praise to the Lord" • "Worthy Is the Lamb" • "In His Time"
Marcelo Martins, piano; Wambui Karanja & Claire Yang, violin; Sofia Oudri, viola; Minseo Kang, cello; Sinegugu Katenga, Benie-Safari Dushime, Abel Siamubi, vocals
Congregational Prayer
David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Children's Story
Gordon Atkins, Camp Naturalist, Camp Au Sable
Children's Prayer
Jaylene & Juliette
Scripture Reading
Numbers 25:1-4 NKJV
Jessica Yoong and William Yoong
Worship in Music
"Down By The Riverside" • arr. Daniel Kallman
Byron Graves, clarinet, Andrews University Assistant Professor of Music; Brenton Offenback, piano
Message
"What to Watch for When Crossing the Finish Line"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"Be Still, My Soul" • SDAH No. 461
Marcelo Martins, Lisa Jardine, choristers*; Sinegugu Katenga, Benie-Safari Dushime, Abel Siamubi, choristers; Brenton Offenback, organ
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz
Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Help Us Welcome New Students
Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345
Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?
Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues
- July 19–The The Conscience Question
- July 26–The Maturity Question
- August 2–The Relationship Question
Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.