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.
A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement
Are the Kids Invited?: 'So I Am Sending You'
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Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
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Opening Music
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" • Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
"Hymns for Little Children": A Hymn Cycle
"All Things Bright and Beautiful"—SDAH 93, st. 1-3 • "Once in Royal David's City"—SDAH 149, st.1-2, 4 • "There Is a Green Hill Far Away"—SDAH 164, st. 1-3 • ""Jesus Calls Us"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 3-4
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor; Meryen González, Student
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Taurus Montgomery, Pastor Harbor of Hope; Prayer: TJ
Scripture Reading
Gianluca Bacchiocchi, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee" • Paul Halley
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
Pioneer Life
Dwight K. Nelson with Ben Martin
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Are Kids Invited?: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"This Little Light of Mine"
Primary Grades Pioneer Sabbath School Teachers
Benediction
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Children of the Heavenly Father" • traditional Swedish melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" • Wayne Wold
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Praise
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus"
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director
Opening Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Taurus Montgomery, Pastor Harbor of Hope; Prayer: TJ
Praise
"A Simple Prayer"
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director
Pioneer Life
Dwight K. Nelson with Ben Martin
Worship in Music
"Jesu, the Very Thought of Thee" • Paul Halley
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Moises Reyes, Student
Praise
"God Restores" • "Lord, Open Up our Eyes"
Scripture Reading
Gianluca Bacchiocchi, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Praise
"For Everyone Born (A Place at the Table"
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Are Kids Invited?: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"This Little Light of Mine"
Primary Grades Pioneer Sabbath School Teachers
Benediction
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Children of the Heavenly Father" • traditional Swedish melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Pioneer Operating Budget
Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.
It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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”.
Although registration for District Nine Family Camp is still open at www.midistrictnine.com, ALL rooms and RV sites have been reserved! However, if you wish to tent there are spaces still available. If you wish to bring your RV, there are spaces available ONLY in the Northwoods.
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
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.
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.
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.