How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography

Mental Health Meltdown

Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, September 11, 2021

OPENING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Charles Stanford

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“God of Grace and God of Glory”  •   “Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve”  •  “Fight the Good Fight”  •  “Be Still, My Soul”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent

BABY DEDICATION

Kenji Reuben Beckford, presented by Dane and Andrea Beckford, with Pastor Ben Martin

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

BENEDICTION

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert

 

OPENING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is”  •  Charles Stanford

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

Medley: Agnus Dei, Step by Step, How Great Is Our God, I Exalt Thee / We Exalt Thee, Still

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent

PIONEER LIFE

Levi Wagenersmith
and Sage Wagenersmith

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney

MESSAGE

“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

BLESSING

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert

 

Jasmine and N. Jacob Memorial Service

To remember the remarkable lives of Drs. Jasmine and N. Jacob, a memorial service will be held June 21, starting at 3:30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. For those who cannot attend in person, you can watch online by using the following link: https://pmchurch.org/media/specialevents In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to REACH International (www.reach.org).

Offering for June 21, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).

God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!

What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing. 

But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.

Young adults

Every week, the Pioneer Church serves breakfast to young adults and professionals. If you'd like to help, consider cooking, donating baked goods, or assisting with clean-up. We welcome monetary donations and active support to help young adults navigate their future decisions. For more information or to get involved, please get in touch with Peggy Reed-Schnepp at 269-815-2101. Text messages are answered the quickest. Thank you!

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.