The Pioneer Memorial Church Evergreen Pathfinders are collecting non-perishable food for distribution those in need this holiday season. We invite you to consider how you can help, and donate as you are able. Please place your donations in this bag outside your door by 10 AM Sunday, November 17th. If you have questions or we missed picking up your bag you may call the Pioneer Memorial Church office at 269-471-6565. Thank you for joining with us in helping those in need.
Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
Offering
Saturday, November 18, 2023
Invitation to Rejoice
Prelude and Fugue on “All Things Bright and Beautiful” • Kenneth Logan
Call to Joy: from Psalm 100 NKJV
José Bourget
LEADER: Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!
PEOPLE: Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.
LEADER: Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
PEOPLE: We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
LEADER: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
PEOPLE: For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.
Hymn of Rejoicing
All Things Bright and Beautiful • No. 93
Words of Joy: from Psalm 98 NKJV
Cyril Punay
Anthem of Joy
Praise Hymn • Robert Leaf / Shackley
Hymn of Joy
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee • No. 12
Prayer of Rejoicing
Nancy Mészáros
*Debbie Michel
Anthem of Rejoicing
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name • Thomas Fettke
Hymn of Rejoicing
Lord of All Being, Throned Afar • Words No. 17, Melody No. 227
Homily
“When Gratitude Does Not Compute”
Shane Anderson
Anthem of Thanksgiving
My Lord, What a Morning • Spiritual / Burleigh
Letters of Thanksgiving
In Heavenly Love Abiding • Traditional Finnish Melody
Invitation to Thanksgiving
What Gift Can We Bring? • Donna Kasbohm
stanza 1 solo; st. 2 women; st. 3 all; st. 4 men; st. 5 all
Procession of Thanksgiving: Gifts of Food, Song, Tithes, and Offerings
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! (No. 27, stanzas 1-2)
The Lord Is My Light (No. 515, stanzas 1-2)
For the Beauty of the Earth (No. 565, stanzas 1, 3)
’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (No. 524, stanzas 1, 3)
To God Be the Glory (No. 341, stanzas 1, 3)
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow (No. 695)
Hymn of Thanksgiving
Now Thank We All Our God • No. 559
Benediction in Thanksgiving
Shane Anderson
Final Thanksgiving
Now Thank We All Our God • Wilhelm Teschner
José Bourget, presiding pastor; Kenneth Logan, organ, piano; Andrews University Chorale and Singers, Stephen Zork, director, Tyler Ninalga, piano; PMC Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Davielle Smith, mezzo-soprano; Max Keller, Brayan Maldonado, Matthew Bourne, Christopher Rogers, brass quartet; Carla Trynchuk, Marc Élysée, violins; Kenneth Logan, hymn arrangements; PMC Evergreen Pathfinders, Errol Prentice, director
Thanksgiving Food Drive
10th Annual 'We Sing' Voice Vespers: A Tribute to Hale & Wilder
Join the AU Department of Music voice students for their annual 'We Sing' Voice Vespers. This year marks the 10th year and features a tribute to the iconic singing duo 'Hale & Wilder'. Robert Hale and Dean Wilder sang over 4,000 sacred concerts. The voice
students and special guests will present selections from their repertoire. Marcelo Martins joins as a guest accompanist.
Offering for November 9, 2024
Annual Sacrifice for Global Mission
Global Mission is the frontline mission arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Through the use of wholistic ministry, Global Mission pioneers are bringing light to cities of the world, with a special focus on the 10/40 Window. Since Global Mission began three decades ago, we’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. “I Will Go” is the strategic plan of the Adventist church for 2020-2025.
There are missionaries working right now in places like Sri Lanka, Malawi, Indonesia, Cambodia, and veiled countries where preaching the gospel is against the law. There are many mission challenges, because in some places where there is no Adventist presence, it takes about two years of sharing the love of Jesus with non-Christians who live in these areas before they open their hearts to Christ.
Please give sacrificially to support these missionaries and pray for these missionaries and their families. If you feel called to be a missionary there are many opportunities to work in unreached people groups. Visit vividfaith.com to explore missionary opportunities.
We invite you to GO! Go through prayer! Go through giving! Go through service!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Dinosaur Encounter
Dinosaur Encounter is coming to Berrien Springs High School on December 7, 2024. Reserve your tickets at dinoencounter.com/pmc
Honoring Military Persons
This week we want to honor our military people-Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy-presently serving and who have served in the past, Seventh-day Adventist or not. They have all taken an oath to "support and defend' the U.S. Constitution, for which many have been wounded or given their lives. November 11 is the national day of recognition of the living. We thank each of you for your service and pray that God will sustain, guide, and protect you as you live the oath you took, "so help (you) God." In our international community, we must also recognize service for other countries. Let us all remember them in our prayers.
Adventist Youth Music Association
Calling all high-school aged Seventh-day Adventists Musicians! Grow your God-given musical skills and challenge yourself to be part of an amazing ensemble opportunity. Register by November 10, 2024. Details can be found at: www.andrews.edu/music/ayma
Zambia Mission Needs Suitcases
We’re headed to Zambia soon and need 21 large rolling suitcases to carry supplies! Got an extra suitcase? Donate it and help us deliver essentials to those in need! You can drop it off at the church office during business hours.
Seeking Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher
The Crayon Box is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to prepare children ages 4-5 for kindergarten. The Pre-K teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Pre-Kindergarten educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can thrive in their next level of education and have a lifelong love of learning. Must meet LARA requirements for lead caregiver.
Work Hours: 8:00-11:30 / 12:30-5:00 M-Th & 8:00 - 11:30 / 12:30-3:00 F
Adventist Seniors of Michiana Meeting
Village SDA Fellowship Hall
Calling all Adventist Seniors, 55 years old and up, to the November 10 meeting of Adventist Seniors of Michiana. Our speaker will be Kevin Burton, the director of the Center for Adventist Research at James White Library. Bring a dish for the potluck and enjoy the fellowship starting at 1 PM in the Village Church Fellowship Hall.
Notes of Encouragement
Pioneer Commons
Ladies are invited to a “come and go” style gathering hosted by Pioneer Women’s Ministry to create notebooks full of encouragement to be sent to the current Andrews University student missionaries. Drop by the Pioneer Commons anytime between 3:30 and 6:30 PM on November 10 to enjoy a hot drink and add your personal touch. Crafting expertise is not necessary. Text “NOTES“ to 269.281.2345 to register. Questions? Email women@pmchurch.org.