Rodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.
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OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“MINDS, BODIES, HEARTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3-4
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1, 3
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1-2
“We Praise Thee With Our Minds” • words no. 642, melody no. 250
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
SCRIPTURE READING
William and Ariana Helbley, Pioneer Members
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Oh, How I Love Jesus”
“Now, Dear Lord, As We Pray”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kenneth Kelin, Pioneer Member
BABY DEDICATION
Emelia Raelene Beckford, presented by Andrea and Dane Beckford with Pastor John Glass
PRAISE
“All Creatures of Our God and King / Wonderful Words of Life”
“Does Jesus Care?”
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
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 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.
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.
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!
"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"
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 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.
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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.
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.
