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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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Saturday, October 17, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • Arthur Messiter
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
* "Safe and Blessed"—A Hymn Cycle
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12, st. 2-3 • "He Lives"—SDAH 251, st.1 & 3 • "Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart"—SDAH 27, st. 1-3, 5 • "Be Still My Soul"—SDAH 461, st.2-3
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, choristers; Betania Cañas, flute; Kenneth Logan, organ
Praise
"Still" • "The Blessing"
Eli Wilson, Jonathan Burn, Olivia Hall, vocals; Zachariah Schnepp, cajon; Jamison Moore, Johnny Schnepp, cello; Peggy Schnepp, piano
Congregational Prayer
Chris, Heather, Rylan, Asher, & Hawke DiCicco, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Tim Gosser, student
Children's Story
Jeremy Hall, Education Superintendent, Michigan Conference
Children's Prayer
Khloe
Worship in Music
"O God, We Kneel Before Your Throne" • Roy Hopp
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director
Scripture Reading
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Message
"When You're Not Living the Life You Expected"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"In Heavenly Love Abiding"—words of SDAH 513 to melody of SDAH 316
Devin Zimmerman, AU Alumnus, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ
Benediction / Closing Remarks
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* 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/.