Tim Parton, pianist and singer for 3ABN television, will present a free concert at the Battle Creek Tabernacle on Saturday, February 15, at 7:30 PM. The church is located at 264 West Michigan Avenue in Battle Creek.
When God Dreams
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, January 06, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” • trad. Irish melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“FOR TIME AND FOREVER”: A HYMN CYCLE
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” • 108, st. 3-4
“Come, We That Love the Lord” • 422, st. 1-2, 4
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” • 108, st. 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Lucy Randall
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“When God Dreams”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” • 330, st. 1, 3, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” • trad. Irish melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Love Divine” • 191
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, chorus only
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Lucy Randall
PRAISE
“O Sing a Song of Bethlehem” • 144
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1,3, 4
MESSAGE
“When God Dreams”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” • 330, st. 1, 3, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn
Tim Parton in Concert
Young Artists Concert
The Andrews University Symphony Orchestra is giving a free concert, Saturday February 8, at 8 PM in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Colin Cha, Jonathan Clough, Jonathan Watson and Carlos Lugo—all winners of the Young Artist Competition—will be featured as soloists with the orchestra under the direction of Dr. Marc Élysée. The program will include works by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Saint-Saëns, and Brahms. Bring your friends and neighbors, admission is free.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana
Adventist Seniors of Michiana invites all seniors, 55 and up, to a Musical Valentine program with Charles Reid and Friends, Sunday, February 9. Bring a dish for the potluck beginning at 1 PM in the Village Church Fellowship Hall and enjoy food, fellowship, and beautiful music. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.
House of Prayer Mini-series
We are pleased to announce a new House of Prayer Winter Mini-series led by pastor Dwight Nelson entitled "They, Too, Walked with Him". This series begins February 5th and cover the following:
- February 5 The Antediluvians (in Terrible Times): Enoch and Noah
- February 12 The Patriarchs (in Stumbling Times): Abraham and Jacob (and Moses)
- February 19 The Prophets and Kings (in Meltdown Times): David and Hezekiah, Micah and Isaiah
- February 26 The Disciples (in Crossroad Times): Peter, James, John, and Paul
We meet together for House of Prayer every Wednesday evening from 7 PM - 8 PM in the earliteen loft. Please join us as we enjoy a spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we worship together through signing, study of God's word, testimonies, and prayer. Hope to see you there!
Passing of Dennis Gibbs
Dr. Gibbs passed away unexpectedly. For the past 20+ years has been the primary Radiologist covering Lakeland Hospital Niles. He was a Clinical Assistant Professor at Michigan State University and helped train the next generation of doctors. Dr. Gibbs was known to be a kind and soft spoken man. A private ceremony was held in Colorado.
Master Guide Club
Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.
For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox
Master Guide Tool Box
The Center for Youth Evangelism will be running a special training weekend where Adventurer Basic Staff, Master Guide Leadership Skills, and Staff Leadership courses will be offered on Febuary 7 and 8.
For more information or to register, please visit cye.org/toolbox
Spelunker Quest: Unearthing the Lost Sanctuary
Pioneer Youth Chapel
Calling all youth! Join us for Spelunker Quest—an escape room adventure! Uncover missing artifacts from the Biblical sanctuary by solving puzzles in a cave system. Experience the Escape Room at one of the time slots every hour starting at 2 pm. Each time slot can accommodate up to 16 participants.
Youth: Please register for a start time by texting "ESCAPE" to 269.281.2345 .
Want to help with decorating on Jan. 25 at 6:30 pm? Contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey.pratt@pmchurch.org or just join us in the youth chapel.
New Children's Sabbath School Curriculum
Pioneer families with 0 to 3-year-olds are the first to enjoy the new Seventh-day Adventist Church Sabbath School Alive in Jesus Bible lessons. This curriculum will roll out in phases:
2025: Baby Steps (0-18 months) and Beginners (1, 2 & 3 year olds)
2026: Kindergarten (4-6 year old) and Primary (Grades 1-3)
2027: Junior (Grades 4-6) and Earliteen (Grades 7-8)
2028: Youth (Grades 9-12) and Young Adult
Here’s what’s new this year.
Baby Steps Lessons: Our Nursery division begins the first-ever Baby Steps lessons. Our program will continue a half-hour interactive Bible learning for infants and a half-hour of parent training and community building. Download free parent and teacher guides at babies.aliveinjesus.info.
Beginners Bible Lessons: Both Beginner rooms and the Kindergarten 3-Year division have begun the new Beginner lessons for 1, 2, and 3-year-olds. This new Adventist curriculum features beautifully illustrated lessons, inspiring stories, practical tips, craft ideas, and activities to support family worship and Bible learning at home. Parent spiritual nurture and community-building activities will also be incorporated.
A new year brings new opportunities! It’s a chance to renew our commitment to spending time with God and helping our children grow in their relationship with Him. Reading and discussing Sabbath School lessons in family worship at home will deepen everyone’s faith.
Children’s Sabbath School family guides are available at the Welcome Center in Pioneer’s lower entry hall during the first month of each quarter. They are also freely available online for families and teachers, along with engaging songs (Nursery and Beginners Alive in Jesus), videos (for Kinder and Primary GraceLink), and podcasts (for Junior PowerPoints). From a device, you can enjoy lessons anywhere and anytime.
We pray that 2025 will bring a closer walk with God for each member of our church family. May Sabbath School lesson study be a blessing to your home, strengthen faith and family bonds, and welcome friends to join you on this adventure!
Children's Sabbath School Superintendent Team
Howard Center Presents: The King's Singers
England’s premier choral ensemble has long had an unsurpassed tradition of vocal music with roots in both religious and secular singing. Setting the gold standard in acapella singing on the world’s greatest stages for over fifty years, the King’s Singers are renowned for their unrivalled technique, musicianship and versatility, which stem from both the group’s rich heritage and its drive to bring an extraordinary range of new and unique works, collaborations and recordings to life. They consistently delight audiences around the world with their incomparable musicianship, wit, and charm. Join us for the King's Singers concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center on Monday, February 10, 2025 at 7:00 PM. Tickets are available at our website: howard.andrews.edu, or by calling our box office at 269-471-3560.
