Saturday, December 16, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“OF ANGELS TO SHEPHERDS”: A CAROL CYCLE
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-2
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 2-3
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” • 130, st. 1-2
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1-2, 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
BABY DEDICATION
Abigail Regina Banda, presented by Jaston and Stella Banda with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Floyd & Latoya Green, Pioneer Members
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:8-14 NIV
Luciana Malia Press, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest
MESSAGE
“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1, 3-4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway
OPENING MUSIC
“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful)”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
BAPTISM
Luciano Kida & Lucrecia Kida with Shane Anderson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest
OFFERTORY
“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Janine Lim, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:8-14 NIV
PRAISE
“Emmanuel” • “O Come All Ye Faithful” • “Worthy of It All”
MESSAGE
“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Silent Night”/“Adore”
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway
Unveiling of Two Dr. King Monuments
The unveiling of two statues featuring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the culmination of 15 years of dreaming and four years of planning and fundraising for the revised vision of ‘Two Kings for Two Cities’ by Emanuel and Sharon Brown, founders of Benton Harbor’s African American History and Literature Gallery, in collaboration with partners Krasl Art Center, Lake Michigan College, the cities of Benton Harbor and St. Joseph, and Berrien Community Foundation, who assembled volunteers from around the community into the Unified Civic Monuments Project.
Together, the group has raised over $900,000 to bring these monuments to life, with installation now underway. This project is the only collaborative, multi-city effort in the country honoring Dr. King.
The landscape design firm, Rootbound, which is owned by Andrews University faculty and alumni (Garth and Helani Woodruff) was commissioned with the design of these two monuments.
This event is free and open to the public. Please check their website for more details: https://unifiedmonuments.org/martin-luther-king-iii-to-join-ucmp-at-unveiling-and-celebration-november-19/
"Reminiscence" Voice Recital
Come and enjoy music performed by Raleigh Pettey, baritone, and Jonathan Clough, pianist—an evening celebrating God's gift of music through singing.
Grow Groups Ministry Meeting
On Sabbath, November 23, at 3:30 PM in the PMC Commons, there will be an organizing and planning meeting for Grow Group leaders and for those who are interested in small group ministry.
Thanksgiving Food Drive
We invite you to take part in the Feed the Need, Pioneer’s annual Thanksgiving food collection coordinated by the Evergreen Pathfinder club. The club dropped bags in the community last weekend. They will return to pick them up on November 17.
You can also bring your donation of non-perishable food to church on Sabbath November 23. As part of "A Feast of Hymns" Pathfinders will collect the food bags during the Procession of Thanksgiving.
If you know of a family in the area who needs food this upcoming holiday season call Pioneer at 269.471.6565 to submit their name to receive a food bag/box.
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.
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
