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
The Greatest Catch Ever!
Resources
Pastor
Taurus MontgomeryTaurus Montgomery is the pastor of Pioneer’s Benton Harbor Outreach, Harbor of Hope. Having grown up in the southern inner city of Mobile, Alabama, Taurus is familiar with the struggles and challenges facing urban youth today.
Offering
Saturday, May 15, 2021
Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Loving to Tell the Story": A Hymn Cycle
"Come, Thou Almighty King"—SDAH 71, all st. • "And Can It Be?"—SDAH 198, all st. • "I Love to Tell the Story"—SDAH 457, st. 1, 4
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
Pioneer Life
"The Tent 2021"
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elena, Daryna and Loren, AU Animal Science Students; Prayer: Kena
Scripture Reading
Gale Hackworth, Pioneer Member
Worship in Music
"Beautiful Savior" • Lloyd Larson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr., piano
Message
"The Greatest Catch Ever"
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor
Hymn of Commitment
"Rescue the Perishing" • no. 367, all stanzas
Connect Card/Prayer
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
Come, Thou Almighty King—SDAH 71, st. 1, 2 & 4 • Glorify Thy Name / Majesty
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director
Congregational Prayer
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
Baptism
Ana Shantell Sibley with Pastor Ben Martin
Pioneer Life
"The Tent"
Worship in Music
"Beautiful Savior" • Lloyd Larson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr., piano
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elena, Daryna, and Loren, AU Students; Prayer: Kena
Praise
And Can It Be?—SDAH 198 1, 2 & 4 • My Savior's Love
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir
Scripture Reading
Luke 5:1-11 NIV
Judy & Dave Nowack, Pioneer Members
Praise
"Oh How He Loves You and Me"
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Message
"The Greatest Catch Ever"
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"A Diligent and Grateful Heart"—SDAH 639, st. 1-4
Blessing
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Help Us Welcome New Students
Primary & Junior Sabbath School Relocations
As we begin essential pipe and HVAC renovations in the Primary and Junior Sabbath School (SS) wings, we want to thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility. To ensure all our children and young people continue to have a meaningful Sabbath School experience, several classes will be temporarily relocated beginning Sabbath, July 5, 2025:
New Sabbath School Locations During Renovations Kindergarten 5 & 6 Sabbath School will now include Grade 1 children until the Primary Grade 1 room is ready. Primary Grades 2 & 3 will meet together in the Kindergarten room used by the Something in Common class. Junior Grades 4 & 5 will meet together in the center section of the Commons. Junior Grade 6 will meet in the sanctuary end of the Commons. Young Adults Sabbath School will meet in the Youth Chapel end of the Commons. Something in Common will meet in the Board Room.
Facilities Use During Construction During renovation months, the Commons and kitchen, Primary and Junior SS rooms will be unavailable for reservations, and the central hallway will be closed under the Sanctuary. We are grateful for your continued prayers, understanding, and support during this important project. Your generosity is helping provide a safe and comfortable environment for all ages to worship and grow in faith.
Offering for July 19, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Someone came to their pastor and complained, “Pastor, we can’t afford to give our tithes and offerings. We’re just barely making it from week to week. I wish we just had extra money to give, but we don’t.”
When finances are tight, it requires more faith to return your tithes and offerings. Some will rationalize, “God really does not need my funds.” That’s true, our God is wealthy. But it is especially important to remember that when funds are tight, that is when it is critical that you return your tithe and offerings. We can’t expect to steal from God and be blessed. We all need God’s blessings.
Tough times force us to demonstrate our faith that God as our Partner will come through to provide even when it seems impossible. This is His part of the covenant. Trust in the Lord that He will provide as He promised.
"The more we bring to God's treasure house, the more we shall have to bring; for He will open ways before us, increasing our substance"(Our High Calling, p. 197).
Millions of Christians have put their faith into action with God. Not once has He failed to make it possible. Let’s live in faith so that God can bless us beyond our wildest imagination!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?
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.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues
- July 12–The Legacy Question
- 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.
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.