Saturday, October 05, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"GOD LEAD US"—A HYMN CYCLE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348, st. 1, 2
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 350
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Lord, Speak to Me" • Sheldon Curry
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
Sally DiCicco, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Lead Me, Lord" • 691
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Take Rest In Me" • Damita Dawn Bass
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“The Overflow (Fill Me Again)" • "Great Are You, Lord"
"Created to Worship" • "Great Are You, Lord"
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
Offering for June 7, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For many years gardening was often a challenge to us. It seemed like the vegetable plants we planted and cared for preferred to die! We never harvested anything. It was very disappointing. Every year, we would try again but with the same results.
Finally, after watching enough YouTube channels on how to garden successfully, we learned that you need to have the right soil, watering system, and care. So we followed the recommendations. For the first time, we were able to grow tomatoes, kale, and zucchinis. We were amazed to see such a big harvest. Gardening became one of our favorite hobbies in the summer!
One of the things we learned was to plant several dozen varieties of vegetables. Not just one kind! We wanted to produce enough crops so we could share with our neighbors. We were able to do just that this past summer.
The apostle Paul used farming terminology to convey the principles of giving. “But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully” (2 Corinthians 9:6, NKJV). Likewise, remember that when we return our tithes and offerings, every time we give liberally, we are sowing bountifully so we can also reap bountifully. God will multiply the funds we give back to him. His miracles will abound!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Adventist Seniors of Michiana Meeting June 8
Seniors 55 and up are invited to join the Adventist Seniors of Michiana meeting on Sunday, June 8, for a feast for the eyes as well as a good meal. Daniel Weber, Chair of the Department of Film and Communication at Andrews, will inspire and delight us with "Thousands of of Pictures, Thousands of Stories from around the world: Looking through the lens of a photographer”. Come with a dish to share at the potluck starting at 1:00 PM in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.
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.
- 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.
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/.
