Saturday, August 06, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515. st. 1, 3-4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Lead Me, Lord” • 691
PIONEER LIFE
Baptism of Sarah Arika by Rodlie Ortiz
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want Jesus to Walk With Me” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Be Thou My Vision” • Traditional Irish Melody
Story: Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Julie Clayburn, Pioneer Member
Nehemiah 6:15-16 NKJV
MESSAGE
“Never Give Up the Dream”
Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists;
Vice Chair, Andrews University Board of Trustees
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
PROCESSIONAL
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jochebed Ade-Oshifogun, Associate Professor of Nursing
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 34:7—Hymn Celebration”Iván Rachath, MA, piano
SCRIPTURE READING
Nehemiah 6:15–16, NKJV
Twyla Smith, Assistant Professor of Social Work
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
Andrea Luxton, President
MESSAGE
“Never Give Up the Dream”
Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists;
Vice Chair, Andrews University Board of Trustees
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Roy E. Gane, Professor of Hebrew Bible and Ancient Near Eastern Languages
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
Offering for July 4, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!
Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.
Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians
Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2026/2027 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing; they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins on August 19.Check-In day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Relatable
In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.
Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.
- June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
- July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
- July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
- July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
- July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
- August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
- August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”