Resources

Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben 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.

Offering

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

 

 

Offering for May 10, 2025

Disaster & Famine Relief

This Sabbath, our church joins many others in collecting a special offering to support ongoing disaster relief efforts. Funds collected today support both Adventist humanitarian organizations, Adventist Community Services and Adventist Development and Relief Agency. Each serves in different geographical areas. Adventist Community Services responds to disasters of all kinds across the North American Division which includes the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Guam, and Micronesia. As we approach Christ’s return, the Bible tells us that crisis events will increase. Emergency Management records have tracked disasters for over 50 years and confirm tornadoes are touching down with greater impact, hurricanes are moving at greater speeds, and violent killings in the form of mass shootings increase with alarming frequency. Adventist Community Services stands ready to serve those affected by these and other tragedies. Some services provided are:

  • open collection centers to receive and sort donations, sending them to areas of greatest need,
  • provide emotional and spiritual care to the distraught,
  • and deliver essential supplies to areas hardest hit by a disaster.

1 John 3:18 tells us to love with action and in truth. Today, we ask that you give liberally, and we thank you for joining the team who extends the hand of mercy to people in crisis. Together we are serving communities in Christ’s name. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Love on the Move

 Would you like to make a difference in our community? God's Hands 4 Kids has ways you can do that. GH4K loves the "True religion way to love the least of these" James 1:27. The Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner is being held on May 16 in a church in our community. We are working with the Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services to put this on.  We are looking for childcare help. Also seeking gift baskets, gifts or gift cards. For more information contact Carol Jordan at Godshands4kids@gmail.com There is a presentation this Friday evening from Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Ask for more info if interested.

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

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/.