Speaker

Mark Finley

Offering

Saturday, April 05, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"I Need the Prayers of Those I Love" • James Vaughan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMNS OF PRAISE & PETITION

"Praise to the Lord" • 1, st. 1, 2
"O for That Flame of Living Fire" • 264, st. 1, 4, 5

PRAYER SONG

"Heavenly Father, Bless Us Now" • Alexander Clark

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Russell Burrill, Pioneer Member

OFFERTORY

"Beautiful Savior" • Michael Burkhardt

CHILDREN'S STORY

Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 1:8-11
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Satisfied" • Ralph E. Hudson & Clara Tess Williams

MESSAGE

"Interceding for Others"
Mark Finley, Assistant to the General Conference President

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"What a Friend We Have in Jesus" • 499

CLOSING MUSIC

"Moderato" • Christian Finck

 

OPENING MUSIC

"I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light" • Wayne Wold

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

"Lift Him Up" • 371 stanzas, refrain twice; mel. 191

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Heavenly Father, Bless Us Now" • Alexander Clark
Hans Miranda Chavez, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

"Beautiful Savior" • Michael Burkhardt

CHILDREN'S STORY

Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

"The Power of Your Love" • "Worthy Is the Lamb" • "Agnus Dei" • "When We All Get To Heaven"

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 6:6-8 • Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me A Vision" • John W. Peterson

MESSAGE

"The Power of One"
Mark Finley, Assistant to the General Conference President

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming" • words 358, mel. 12

CLOSING MUSIC

"Come God Creator, Holy Spirit" • Johann Sebastian Bach

 

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/.