Saturday, September 09, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“GOD LIVES, LEADS, AND LIFTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“He Lives!” • 251, st. 1-2
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 3-4
“I’m Pressing on the Upward Way” • 625, st. 1, 4
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” • 627
“Prince of Peace, Control My Will” • 153, st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482, st. 1
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
Brian Wong, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Turn Your Eyes / Make Me A Servant”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
PRAISE
“Cornerstone”
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
PRAISE
“I Surrender All”
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
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.
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”
