Opening Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Spiritual / Robert Powell" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"Praying for You": A Hymn Cycle
"O Zion, Haste"—SDAH 365, st.1-2 • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"—SDAH 618, st. 1 & 3 • "Soldiers of Christ, Arise!"—SDAH 616, st. 1 & 3 • "For You I Am Praying"—SDAH. 284, st. 1-2 • "I Would Be Like Jesus", no. 492, st. 1 & refr. 2x
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University
Pioneer Life
Towett Shiow, Kayleigh Staniscewski, baptisms
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer
Scripture Reading
Jerianna Horton, Member
Worship in Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"For You I Am Praying"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 4
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Spiritual / Robert Powell" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano
Congregational Prayer
Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University
Pioneer Life
Baptism of Genesis Dayana de Dios Rodriguez with Venancio de Dios Morales, Pastor
Welcome to Membership
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Friend of God"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Jaden Leiterman, Sydney Reeves, Maia Hamstra, vocals; Arnaldo Contreras, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Andrès Weiss-Segui, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer
Praise
"Testify to Love"
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 NIV
Leo Aguilera, Student
Praise
"Everlasting God"
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus / For You I Am Praying"
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ
House of Prayer Revelation 13 - How to pray for America NOW - Led by Pastor Dwight Nelson
Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on Sept 4th.
Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
Join the PMC Sanctuary Choir
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
Women's Ministry Fall Kickoff Brunch
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “women” to 269-281-2345 to register.
10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program
Our physical health impacts spiritual health: both are vitally important, and maintaining a healthy weight promotes both. That is why we are offering our 10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program starting September 16, this time Monday evenings in the PMC commons. Do not let diabetes and high blood pressure sneak up on you! Sign up and invite a friend. Text Health to 269-281-2345 right away!
Adventurers is about to start!
"The Forever Friends Adventurer Club is back for a new year, and we’re inviting all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join us on September 8, 2024, at the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center! This year we will have lots of adventures with games, crafts, nature hikes, songs, and more – all while growing closer to Jesus. In person registration begins at 9 AM with our first meeting starting at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a year of friendship, learning, and excitement! For more details, contact Jonathan.burt@pmchurch.org. We hope to see you there! To register text “Adventurers” to 269-281-234 or scan the QR code"
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Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Announcement
All Adventist Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the first meeting of the new ASM (September to August) year. Bring a dish and join in the potluck on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall. Membership fees for the new year remain the same at $20 per person. Our speaker for the day will be the President of Andrews University, Dr. John Wesley Taylor V. His topic is: Early Adventist Education: 1844-1874. In keeping with this year's celebration of 150 years of Andrews University, come and learn how it all began! We hope to see all members and many guests....so come!
Cheryl Doss, President ASM: for further info, pleae call Cheryl at 269-277-0767.
Join the Pioneer Sanctuary Choir
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
AdventistGiving Online (AGO) Contributors
Your faithfulness is greatly appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through AdventistGiving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."
House of Prayer
Revelation 13 – How to Pray for America NOW – Led by Pastor Dwight Nelson. Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on September 4. Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
Women's Fall Kickoff Brunch
September 15 • 9:00 AM
Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “WOMEN” to 269.281.2345 to register.
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