Saturday, January 14, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Gathered Together: We Invoke You” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“GREAT AND GLORIOUS FAITHFULNESS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • words 4, st. 1-2, mel. 191
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100 st. 1-2
“I Have a Friend So Precious” • 456 st. 1-2
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499 st. 2
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478 st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367 st. 1
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
John Nay
OFFERTORY
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” • Frederick Atkinson
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Rebecca Burton, Pioneer Member
Acts 1:6-8 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Little Light of Mine” • 580
CLOSING MUSIC
“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“Softly and Tenderly” / “What a Friend” • Robert Hobby
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“All Creatures Of Our God And King (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)”
“Just As I Am”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
John Nay
OFFERTORY
“Spirit of Love” • Brenton Offenback
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Seeking the Lost”
“Facing A Task Unfinished (We Go To All The World)”
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“This Little Light of Mine” • 580
CLOSING MUSIC
“Trumpet Tune” • Craig Lang
House of Prayer 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 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 the PMC Sanctuary Choir
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.
Women's Ministry Fall Kickoff Brunch
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.
10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program
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!
Adventurers is about to start!
"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"
Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Announcement
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 the Pioneer Sanctuary Choir
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.
AdventistGiving Online (AGO) Contributors
Your faithfulness is greatly appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through AdventistGiving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."
House of Prayer
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.
Women's Fall Kickoff Brunch
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.
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