There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Children's Celebration of Christmas: "A Love Story"
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
Saturday, December 14, 2019
Program:
Opening Music
Sounds of the Season • James Swearingen
Introit
O Children, Come Quickly • Johann Schulz
Welcome
Ben Martin
Congregational Hymn
O Come, O Come Emmanuel • 115
Congregational Prayer
1st—Amaziah Towett, Olivia Skinner, Ian Kamau, Eirik Osman; 2nd—Emmet Martin, Angelica Pena, Gia Press, Kushata Mbaiwa
Worship in Music
A Cambridge Carol • Vince Gassi
Tithes & Offerings
O Children, Come Quickly • Johann Schulz
Scripture
John 3:16
1st—Zarah Prentice 2nd—Ezra Jean-Baptiste
Part 1
“He Came”
Ben Martin
Music
Come Light Our Hearts, For God So Loved the World, He Lay There Sleeping
Scripture
John 13:35
1st—Kara King, 2nd—Hanan Legoh
Part 2
“We Follow”
Ben Martin
Music
I Have Decided to Follow Jesus, Walking With Jesus, Isn’t He Wonderful, Follow Jesus
Scripture
1 John 4:11
1st—Ethan Brodie, 2nd—Joshua Omwocha
Part 3
“We Love”
Ben Martin
Music
I Will Follow, Love is Calling Out
Call for Gifts
Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service • 363
Ben Martin
Closing Song
God of Justice
Benediction
Ben Martin
Closing Music
Good Christians, Now Rejoice • Anonymous Melody
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries