All eighth-grade students are invited to attend Academy Day on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Come and see the exciting programs Andrews Academy offers and experience one day with us. While there, you will worship together, go to several classes, and participate in some games and activities. Lunch will be served, and T -shirts and prizes will be given. Registration begins at 7:30 AM, the full day of activities will begin at 8:00 AM and will conclude by 2:30 PM. There will be an optional activity and snacks to follow.

Pioneer Women’s Ministries invites you to "Friend-ish". In every season of life women need the gift of friendship with other women. Following Christ’s example, let’s explore how an encounter can lead to meaningful and life-long friendship. Bring a friend!  Bring your friendly smiles and let us bond in Christ-centered sisterhood. We will meet on Sunday, March 12, 2023, in the Pioneer Teen Loft from 9:45 AM to 12:00 PM (check-in 9:30 AM) Gluten-free options are available, contact: yolande.robertson@pmchurch.org.

Dear Pioneer members, we value your input and thank you for planning to attend the Church in Business Meeting scheduled for February 27. Please join us from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM in the Pioneer Commons for soup and fellowship and we
will begin our Business Meeting promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda items include: update on Renovate 2.0 Elevator Project, Pioneer 2023 Budget, and Pioneer Safety Committee's proposal aimed at keeping us all safe. We look forward to
your presence and participation.
-Pioneer Pastors

Pastor Dwight’s farewell celebration website is now active. It contains a calendar of events, how to leave a tribute and ways to contribute. The website address is pmchurch.org/farewell

• The Project: Part of the floor in the music room is excavated and the new concrete foundation support for the elevator began with the pouring of the concrete starting on 2/7;
• in progress: new walls for the expanded Media Ministry offices, temporary walls equipment and material storage, various utility rerouting around the new elevator.
• Fundraising: As of 2/12/23, there is $515, 272.00 that’s been given. Thank You! This amount includes the third and final portion of the $100,00 matching donation.

On Sunday, February 12 a group of 16 women gathered together to “stir up love and good works” as Teri Village emphasized in the devotional talk. Marlene Burt gathered the various materials needed for the ladies to make flower arrangements. Cards were also prepared to go to 35 homebound and recent widows/widowers in the PMC church family. All enjoyed refreshments and fellowship as the each creatively assembled their flower arrangements.

Lost your spouse? Lonely? You need fellowship! Here you go. Sunday, February 26th, at 1:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Potluck dinner for widows and widowers. Bring your specialty, enjoy everyone's food, and get to know some good friends. 

Brian Strayer, retired professor of history at AU, will make the first of two presentations on the topic of "A History of Adventist Lifestyles: Some Facts, Some Insights, and Some Surprises." The talk is scheduled for Sabbath, February 18, at 3:30 PM in Garber Auditorium, Chan Shun Hall, and is sponsored by Michiana Adventist Forum. All are invited. The second part of the presentation is scheduled for April 19.

During the month of February, Pioneer is sponsoring the collection of food for weekend meals for the children in Berrien Springs schools who are in need of assistance. The food collected will be given to Backpacks for Berrien, who will then pack the food for distribution to these children each week. There is a list of food items needed and collection bins provided where you may place your gifts of food. Let's fill these bins in the month of February.