Explore Scenic New England and it's Rich History from September 1-8, 2024
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OPENING MUSIC
“Voluntary on the Doxology” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”: A HYMN FOCUS
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 1
“It Is Well With My Soul” • C. Moklebust
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 2-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • refrain only of 290
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Dwight K. Nelson
OFFERTORY
“Allegro” • Henry Heron
CHILDREN’S STORY
Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Ashley and Lucy Press, Pioneer Members
Psalm 73:25–26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“A Call to Celebration” • David Angerman
MESSAGE
“Driving Desire: A Tale of Two Mothers”
Silvia Bacchiocchi
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take the World, But Give Me Jesus” words no. 329, st. 2-4; melody no. 191
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Those Are Blessed Who Live in Unswerving Faith” • Johannes Brahms
OPENING MUSIC
“Voluntary on the Doxology” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“When We All Get To Heaven”
“I Love You Lord”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
ORDINATION OF DEACONS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • C. Moklebust
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Dwight K. Nelson
OFFERTORY
“A Call to Celebration” • David Angerman
CHILDREN’S STORY
Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Trading My Sorrows"
“Doxology”
MESSAGE
“Driving Desire: A Tale of Two Mothers”
Silvia Bacchiocchi
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take the World, But Give Me Jesus” words no. 329, st. 2-4; melody no. 191
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Those Are Blessed Who Live in Unswerving Faith” • Johannes Brahms
Explore Scenic New England and it's Rich History from September 1-8, 2024
Michigan Advance Partners
As we sang our closing song for worship that night, I knew this week would be a special one I would remember forever.
I was in high school, and I signed up to work at FLAG Camp, which stands for Fun Learning About God. It is a day-camp based at Andrews University in Michigan, and before the summer even began, we as staff went to a staff training week where we bonded and learned how to best serve the children who would come to our camp that summer.
Camp, for that summer and several after, served as a key turning point in my relationship with God. Though I was still figuring out my own faith, I saw God use me and my team members in such mighty ways! Children, even our youngest campers, were turning their hearts towards God and giving their lives to Christ.
I still think fondly of my days as a camp counselor, and I credit the confidence I built during that period in my life as the reason why today, as an adult, I am able to freely share the hope I have in the gospel of Jesus Christ! Today’s offering is for Michigan Advance Partners, which goes to support things such as our camps and youth and young adult ministries that span our conference.
Please know that when you give, your seed of a gift will ripple beyond that amount, and touch people forever.
By Heather Thompson Day
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Please see the letter below regarding a Pastoral Staff transition at Pioneer.
Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage.
Everyone is Welcome Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
The Pioneer Women Ministries invites you explore the topic of “Hope” with us on Sunday, April 28 form 3-5 PM in the Teen Loft. The program will include fellowship time with games and puzzles. Please bring snacks to share with your table: cut fruit, pretzels, cookies, munchies be creative! Drinks will be provided! Join us for this time of encouragement. To Register text “HOPE” at 269-281-2345
The lost and found ministry at PMC has placed a table in the Main Lobby (Narthex) containing Bibles which have been in lost and found for more than a year and not been claimed. Some have names on them and some do not. You are welcome to take a Bible for yourself or a friend. Please read and enjoy, For other lost and found item, there is a cupboard in the lower lobby welcome center where these items are kept. You can ask during the week for a secretary to help you check if your lost item is there. After items have been in lost and found for more than three months they are sent to Neighbor to Neighbor so be sure and check on your items soon after you lose them.
Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to all public middle and high school students and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM in the 5th grade Sabbath school room. Bring a friend and check it out! For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
Join us for Bible study and reading "Mere Christianity" an adaption of BBC radio broadcasts by C.S. Lewis during WWII. We plan to build simple radio sets like the ones people listened to Mr. Lewis on. We will meet the first and third Tuesday of each month from 7:00-9:30, in the lobby of the Simulator Building at Andrews University Airpark. Register by clicking on the 'Grow Groups" link at the bottom of Pioneer Memorial Church's web page, then select the option of "Join a Community Group".
Winter is coming and for many of our students these are the hardest months to get through without their families. You can help create a home away from home by joining our Belong Ministries Adopt-a-Student program. You'll build meaningful connections by hosting the student for a home cooked meal, surprising them with their favorite treats, and reminding them that they've been prayed for. The time commitment is at your discretion.