A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!
American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'
Beauty and the Beast: The Bride and the Streetwalker
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
Saturday, September 05, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Joy Surpassing" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Joy!—A Hymn Cycle
Choristers: Lisa Jardine, Charles Reid; violin: Maggie Wilcox; organ: Kenneth Logan
Praise
"Doxology" • "Everlasting God" • "Build My Life" • "Waterfall"
praise leader: Vivian Raimundo; vocals: Bernadette Flores, Shane Pierre; acoustic guitar: Lucas Aguiar; bass guitar: Lorian Guillaume; cajon: Jeremy Ahn; piano: Htee Mu
Congregational Prayer
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church with Eddy Montalvo, Andrews University Student
Pioneer Life: Grow Group
Brianna Martin, Grow Group Coordinator
Children's Story
Randy Lonto, Physical Ed Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Scripture Reading
Woody and Peggy Whidden, Pioneer Elders
Worship in Music
"Jesu, Joy" • Johann Sebastian Bach
baritone: Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University student; violin: Maggie Wilcox, Andrews University student; organ: Kenneth Logan
Message
"American Apocalypse: Beauty and the Beast: The Bride and the Streetwalker"
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Hymn
"I'd Rather Have Jesus" • SDAH 327, st. 1 & 2
Closing Music
"Rejoice, All You Christians" • Ernst Pepper
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
More In This Series
Care for Cuba
Healthy, Happy Holiday Meals
Healthy, Happy Holiday Meals plus International Dishes for Special Gatherings presented by leading nutritionist Evelyn Kissinger on Sunday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM here at PMC. Discover some healthy, delicious ideas, all plant-based, for Special
Gatherings. Those who register will receive food samples. Please register by texting VEGAN to 269-821-2345. And invite a friend to register and come with you.
ASM October 13th Meeting
Adventist Seniors, 55 years old and up, are invited to come for fellowship and inspiration at the October meeting featuring Dr. Ann Hamel. Dr. Hamel’s talk about her supporting work with missionaries is entitled “Caring for the Body of Christ.” Bring a dish, a friend and join the potluck at 1 pm October 13 in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. For further information call Cheryl Doss 269-277-0767.
Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 18 & 19
Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 18 & 19, 2024. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 4 and 9). Friday 7 PM, Vespers - s’mores to follow; Saturday 10:00 am, Sabbath School & Roll Call;11:30 AM Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch provided. Shydepoke 8 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).
House of Prayer
Revelation 13 - How to pray for America NOW - Lead by Pastor Dwight Nelson
Please join us for House of Prayer this Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft as Pastor Dwight continues his study of Revelation 13. We meet every Wednesday evenings, however, Pastor Dwight will lead only on the following dates: 10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, and 11/20.
Honduras Mission Team
The PMC Youth Missions trip to Honduras will take place January 2-13. The team will conduct a Friendship Camp with the children of the Hogar de Niños (children's home) and the surrounding community. Additionally we will lead worship services, community projects and lots of activities for the children and youth. Space for a few more volunteers is available. For more information please email Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Offering for October 5, 2024
Pioneer Operating Budget
I have prayed and walked for miles and miles in my tennis shoes. One semester, I walked around the campus of our university with students and prayed over the people in our campus community. We walked around the entire property, making sure to both share words, and some quiet time of personal prayer, as we lifted up our campus. We wanted to see the Holy Spirit move in a mighty way and transform lives, and we had the audacity to believe that He would do it. We held close to our hearts verses like, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matthew 21:22, NIV). As I watched, I saw God transform my life and the lives of my students through prayer that year, and ever since then.
The beautiful thing about prayer is that we can do it at anytime, anywhere, and it’s something that we are able to share with one another. Today’s offering is for our local church budget. Our church serves as a place we can come together and share in our joys and woes. We can listen and learn from one another, and grow together in Christ. We hope to keep this light on in the church for many years to come, and that is made possible by your generous gifts.
By Heather Thompson Day
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Horn Lectureship Series - "Is Noah's Ark on Mt. Judi?"
As part of the Horn Lecture series a team of researchers from Andrews University will share their findings from a 2024 expedition to eastern Turkey. Two of the most likely sites for the where Noah's Ark landed are Agri Dagh (called Mt. Ararat by many) Mt. Judi further to the southwest. Mt. Judi is favored by many Muslims and Christians today. The team was able to get to the ark landing site on Mt Judi and will share their fascinating discoveries.
All are welcome at this free event. Andrews Undergraduate Co-Curricular credit will be offered.
Annual Hayride
The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 at 6-8pm. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!
Oasis Public School Ministry
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 public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.