How to Survive the Coming Economic Crisis

How to Survive Your Own Financial Crisis

Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, March 30, 2019
Program: 
Praise
Hymns of Triumphant Faith: Lead On, O King Eternal • st. 1 & 3 of 619 • The Church Has One Foundation • st. 1-2, 4 of 348 • God of Our Fathers • 645 • Still/I Will Exalt You
Prayer
José Bourget
Baptism
Ayana Jolie Le Blanc with Ben Martin
Introduction of New Youth Pastor
Lindsey Pratt
Children's Story
Eloi, Eloi • Kevin Walczyk
Seth Bussey
Worship in Music
All Creatures of Our God and King • Andrew Boysen, Jr.
Sermon
"How to Survive the Coming Economic Crisis: How to Survive Your Own Financial Crisis"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
I'd Rather Have Jesus • 327

"How to Survive the Coming Economic Crisis:
How to Survive Your Own Financial Crisis"

www.newperceptions.tv

»A story of two brothers or sisters

• Luke 10:38-42

• Distraction #1—

• Distraction #2—

• The average adult spends hours online per day.

• The average teen spends hours online per day.

• UC Irvine study discovered it takes us   to get back on track after we’ve been distracted (whether in class or at work).

• Distraction #3—

 

»The WOW numbers

www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2019/03/12/national-debt-ri...

credit cards are now in circulation in the U.S.

• Consumer debt last year (auto loans, student loans, personal loans, credit cards/not mortgages) hit a new high—just over $  .

•(How much is a trillion dollars? If you spent one dollar per second, in a day you would spend $86,400. Over the course of a year, your spending would come to more than $31.5 million. At that rate of spending, it would take you over               years to spend one trillion dollars.)

• Consumer spending in the U.S. (food, gas, clothing, mortgages, electronics) last year set a new record: $  .

• Joshua Becker, “Becoming Minimalist” blog: “The numbers paint a jarring picture of excessive consumption and unnecessary accumulation. Fortunately, the solution is not difficult. The invitation to own less is an invitation to freedom, intentionality, and passion. And it can be discovered at your nearest drop-off center.” (https://www.becomingminimalist.com/clutter-stats/)

• Dietrich Bonhoeffer: “Earthly gifts are given to be used, not to be . . . . [T]he disciple must receive his portion from God every day. If he stores it up as a permanent possession, he spoils not only the gift, but as well, for he sets his heart on his accumulated wealth, and makes it a barrier between himself and God. Where our treasure is, there is our trust, our security, our consolation and our God.  is idolatry.” (Cost of Discipleship 194)

 

»#1 Life Principle—Make God  .

• Matthew 6:33

• Father Abraham—“Then Abram gave him [the priest Melchizedek] a tenth of everything.” (Genesis 14:20)

• Grandson Jacob—“‘And of all that You give me I will give You a tenth.’” (Genesis 28:22)

• Lord Jesus—“‘This you ought to have done [tithing], without leaving the other undone [loving].’” (Matthew 23:23)

• Malachi 3:10-12, 8-9

• “O God, I make You my C-suite Lord!”

Desire of Ages: “Satan has represented God as selfish and oppressive, as claiming all, and giving nothing, as requiring the service of His creatures for His own glory, and making no sacrifice for their good. But the gift of Christ reveals the Father’s heart. . . . Having undertaken our redemption, He will spare nothing, however dear, which is necessary to the completion of His work. . . . Favor is heaped upon favor, gift upon gift. The  treasury of heaven is open to those He seeks to save. Having collected the riches of the universe, and laid open the resources of infinite power, He gives them all into the hands of Christ, and says, All these are for man. Use these gifts to convince him that there is no love greater than Mine in earth or heaven. His greatest happiness will be found in loving Me.” (57)

 

Make God First

 

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RMES Prayer Calendar

Please join us in praying for the children and families attending Ruth Murdoch Elementary School using their prayer calendar. Beginning in October and ending in May, one student each day is highlighted for our special prayer. Let's all join in praying for that one student on their day.

RMES Prayer Calendar

October

Day Name Grade
1 London 8th
2 Bianca 1st
3 Daniel 3rd
4 Ethan Kindergarten
5 Isabella Kindergarten
6 Izaiah 4th
7 Leila 7th
8 Caleb Kindergarten
9 Anna 4th
10 Lily 8th
11 Alexis 4th
12 Sean 7th
13 Genavive 4th
14 Micaiah 2nd
15 Lily 8th
16 Audrey 6th
17 Mary 8th
18 Shelly 8th
19 Riley 7th
20 Jonah 8th
21 Juliette 8th
22 Adelia 1st
23 Samuel 6th
24 Eliana 6th
25 Seunga 5th
26 Luna 8th
27 Lucas 7th
28 Barry Kindergarten
29 Brooke 2nd
30 Caleb 6th
31 Doyoon 5th
Fellowship Dinner

There is no fellowship dinner this Sabbath

Offering for October 7, 2023

Pioneer Operating Budget

Some parents hand their young child something to put in the offering. When does that stop?

I want you to think about what you are giving and the reason you’re giving it. Some of you may have already given your tithes and offerings this month, or maybe you give online, so you aren’t giving anything during the church service. Thank you for returning your tithe and offerings. But… Let me ask two questions:

1. What are you giving?
2. Why are you giving it?

If we don’t examine and understand what we do and why we do it, it really is meaningless. God knows our motives though, and He can read what is in our hearts. I hope you are giving because you love Him and are thankful for how He has provided for you in so many ways. Gratitude is the only motivation for giving that means anything.

Thank you for giving with a grateful heart today.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Pathfinder Fundraiser Fall Festival

Come out to the PMC parking lot and support the Evergreens Pathfinders on Sunday October 15th from 12:30 to 3:30. Enjoy corn dogs and other yummy treats. There will be hayrides and other fun activities. See you there!

Something In Common Sabbath School

Me and My Big Mouth series by Andy Stanley

Ever said something you wish you could take back? Even if what you said was true, those words may have cost you a job, reputation, or even relationship.

The longer we listen, the more we learn, and the better chance we have of protecting ourselves from our own big mouths. In all our conversations, what if we didn’t aim to be right, but tried to make things right instead?

  1.  October 7–Quick to Listen
  2. October 14–Untamable
  3. October 21–According to Code
  4. October 28–Right Where You Want ‘Em

Everyone is welcome to join us from 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings in Room 141.

Red Cross Blood Drive

The Red Cross is in need of blood donations and you can help them out! By becoming a blood donor, you are helping to ensure that a lack of blood does not lead to a delay in medical treatment for patients. Join us October 24th from 1:00-6:45 PM in the PMC commons. See you there!

Pioneer Hayride

It's that time of year again! The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries (6597 Smith Rd, Berrien Center). Refreshments, campfire, s'mores, and of course hayrides through the beautiful woods. Sunday, October 15, 6-8 PM. We hope to see you there!

Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 20 & 21

Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 20 & 21, 2023. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 3 and 8). Friday 7 PM, Vespers; Saturday 10:00 AM, Sabbath School & Roll Call;11:30 AM. Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch. Shydepoke at 8 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).

Howard Center Presents: Take 6

Experience the vocal genius of the ten-time GRAMMY® winners who laid the foundation for so many acapella groups that followed. Considered one of the most successful acapella groups of all time, Take 6 was formed on the campus of Oakwood College in Huntsville, Alabama. Their music integrates jazz, pop, and soul, gospel with spiritual and inspirational lyrics. Take 6 continues to push the boundaries of creativity and musical genius with every new release and their continually evolving live performances. Tickets are available online at howard.andrews.edu or by calling our box office at 269-471-3560

Pathfinder Fruit Fundraiser

Pioneer's Evergreen Pathfinder club invites you to support their participation in the upcoming International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, August 5-11, 2024. To raise the needed funds, they are partnering with Florida Indian River Groves to bring you fresh fruit. Fruit is harvested the very same day it ships to ensure that you receive fruit that is hours off of the tree. Now that's fresh! This year, the fundraiser will run from September 25 through November 10. Stay tuned for details in the coming weeks! And don't forget your friends, family, and coworkers. Everyone loves fresh fruit from Florida; and you'll be supporting our Pathfinder club at the same time! Thank you for supporting the Pioneer Evergreens!

Quick Facts:

  • Each Pathfinder must raise $950.
  • Pioneer has approximately 100 Pathfinders in its club.
  • You can help cut the individual costs for our club by starting an order today!

Please spread the word by sharing our website. Thank you in advance for your support - and enjoy the fresh fruit!

If you miss the deadline for ordering fruit, you can also give directly to the Evergreen Pathfinder Club. Select "PMC Pathfinder Club" from the "Local Offering" categories.

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