Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
"The Very Thought"—A Hymn Focus
"Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee"—SDAH 241
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Jason Marquez, clarinet, Andrews University Student; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Marco and Ingrid Faria, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Baptism of Hanan Legoh with Ben Martin
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia Horton
Scripture Reading
Darcy and Judy DeLeon, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"How Can I Keep From Singing?" • Sarah Quartel
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Message
"Marriage: God's Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is"
David and Beverly Sedlacek, Marriage and Family Counselors
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"O Perfect Love"—SDAH 656
Alina Baltazar, song leader
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"How Can I Keep From Singing?" • Sarah Quartel
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Congregational Prayer
Marco and Ingrid Faria, Pioneer Members
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia Horton
Baby Dedication
Eda Jean-Baptiste presented by Eric and Eda Jean-Baptiste with Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Praise
"So Let Revival Come (Revive Me)"
Abel Siamubi, Guimel Gonzalez, Narda Herimala, Emmanuel Gyamera, vocals, The Watchmen; Philip Wekesa, piano; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Jeremy Ahn, bass; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon & shaker
Scripture Reading
Genesis 2:18-25 NLT
Praise
"Sometimes It Takes a Mountain" • "Reckless Love"
Message
"Marriage: God's Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is"
David and Beverly Sedlacek, Marriage and Family Counselors
Connect Card
Song of Commitment
"You Are My All In All"
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Offering for May 23, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.
Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.
As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events
Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
