Jun
16
June 16, 2021

"Man’s Best Friend"

The reason the well-known phrase, “man’s best friend,” is enclosed in quotation marks is because (1) it is an oft-quoted phrase in reference to dogs, but (2) it is also regularly challenged! I want to thank all who submitted animal stories prior to our worship series, “For the Love of an Animal.” Those stories are evidence enough that “man’s best friend” could just as well be a cat, a peacock or two or three, or whatever animal companion you happened to grow up with or are enjoying right now.

AU Chess Group

Do you like chess, or want to learn how to play? You can make new friends and build new skills like critical thinking, strategizing, and self-control while playing this classic game. Join us on Sunday afternoons, 3-5 p.m. in the Commons. Register today: churchteams.com/m/Register.asp?a=MThGZzJLQ0FnSnc9

Caring Hearts

The estimated number of widowed persons worldwide in 2020 was approximately 350 million, with the large majority, approximately 80 percent, being widowed women. But, the actual number is likely to be much higher and to grow further as the coronavirus and its related effects on health continue to rage around the world. Here are some tips to help those grieving:

Bible verses of comfort to share in a card:

Jun
9
June 9, 2021

Ransomeware

They say a surefire strategy in tracking organized crime is to “follow the money.” But even the Dark Side, an illegal online electronic hacking syndicate, must have been surprised! 

Over the last month, the nation has learned bit by bit (bitcoin by bitcoin) the saga of Dark Side and how they hacked into the computers of Colonial Pipeline to shut down this major east coast oil supply line. They demanded from Colonial $4.4 million ransom in order to “unhack” the pipeline and restore the flow of oil. And they got it.

Michigan Camp Meeting Live Stream

Michigan Camp Meeting will be available for live streaming June 18–26 at www.misda.org/livestream2021. The theme this year is "How Much More".

Pathfinder Building Work Bee

Pioneer Youth is hosting a work bee on Sunday at the Pathfinder Building here on campus. Bring work gloves and equipment for yard work. All are invited!

June 13, 9:00 AM–Noon
Location: Pathfinder Building

70th Anniversary Celebration

Join us in celebrating the 70th anniversary of Dr. Steven and Esther Tarangle! On June 10 seventy years ago this loving and active couple shared their vows for a lifetime of amazing experiences! They have traveled all over the world, primarily doing medical mission work. They've raised two daughters, been blessed by two sons-in-law, and have four grandchildren. At 98 and 96, these two amazing people are still going strong! If you would like to share anything or express any wishes, please call the Pioneer front office for their address, or leave your well wishes there.

Bible Journaling

Are you creative? Enjoy visuals that remind you of God's love, His lessons, and scripture? Join Heather-Dawn Small, General Conference Women's Ministries Director, on Sunday, June 6, 2021, at 10:00 AM via Zoom for a Sunday morning session learning Bible Journaling, which has impacted, deepened, and brought joy to Heather-Dawn’s relationship with God. Invite a friend and register today to receive the Zoom information and resources for the class!

MasterGuide Investiture

You are invited to support our Master Guides at their Investiture at 4:00 PM on June 5, 2021.
Location: Pioneer Youth Chapel

Jun
2
June 2, 2021

Elephants—No Joke

I remember an elephant joke we kids used to tell. In fact, at someone’s birthday party, I received a whole book full of elephant jokes. (Not sure such a book would survive today.) Anyway, here’s one embedded in the hard drive of my memory all these years later. Q: What time is it when an elephant sits on your fence? A: Time to get the fence fixed.

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