Sleep helps you make new memories! Sleep prepares your brain to learn, then, after learning, it cements your memory and prevents forgetting (Walker, 2017). Be temperate (1 Cor 9:25). Get adequate sleep! Your memory will thank you for it.
AU Summer 2024 Baccalaureate
Saturday, August 03, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“’O Rest in the Lord’, ‘Be Not Afraid’” (Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
“Offertory” • Simon Luke Brown
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Stand Fast in the Freedom of Christ” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
Jonah 1:16 to Jonah 2:2 NKJV
Ildiko Gyeresi, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“We Have Heard a Joyful Sound” • 340
MESSAGE
“A Big Fish Story”
Dwain N. Esmond, Associate Director, Ellen G. White Estate, Inc.
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“So Send I You” • 578
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC & PROCESSIONAL
“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow
WELCOME & HYMN OF PRAISE
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kevin Ferreira, Flight Instructor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Stand Fast in the Freedom of Christ” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Chaplain
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Thomas Trenney
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 10:1-8 NKJV
Aimee Vitangcol Regoso, University Registrar
HYMN OF MEDITATION
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER
BACCALAUREATE SERMON
“Graduation Day”
Dwain N. Esmond, Associate Director, Ellen G. White Estate, Inc.
HYMN OF COMMISSIONING
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
BENEDICTION
Alyssa Palmer, Asst. VP for Campus & Student Life
RECESSIONAL
“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Kenneth Logan
With This in Mind...
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath following the second worship service, in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!
Celebration of Life
You are invited to join in the Celebration of Life for Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra. The gathering will be Sun, June 1, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Stark Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs
Offering for May 31, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
When God liberated the Israelites from Egypt, He instructed them to dedicate a tithe of their belongings to the sanctuary's service. This was a distinct contribution designated for a specific purpose. The tithe was reserved for supporting those who served in the sanctuary. It was to be collected from the increase of all growth, and together with gifts and offerings, it furnished resources to sustain the gospel's ministry at that time. Today, God expects from us no less. His blessings to us are not diminished, but rather greater, than they were for the Israelites. His kingdom continues to need funds and resources. The tithe is set aside to those who are directly involved in gospel ministries such as ministers, teachers, missionaries, and Bible workers.
Offerings, on the other hand, are used for the operational cost of the church and various ministries. The great commission to “Go and make disciples” and tell people about the love of God must be carried forward. God has made substantial provision for this task through tithes and offerings. He intends that the gospel ministry IS fully funded. He considers the tithe as His own, and it should always be viewed as a sacred reserve. Today, let’s fulfill the gospel commission to “Go and make disciples” by funding it with the Lord’s money.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Iris Bloom Time
The iris bloom time has started, the sign is out at 8875 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs, come see and smell the many iris that will be blooming in the next few weeks. Share with your friends.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- May 31- Love Language Three: Receiving Gifts
- June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.