Due to a faulty heat exchanger and the lack of heat in the Pioneer Sanctuary, we encourage you to dress accordingly for Sabbath worship or other programs there. We apologize for the inconvenience.
–Pioneer Memorial Church
A Brave New World
Picking the Lock of the Lockdown
Resources
DVDs
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Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonSince 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, June 27, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" • Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Call to Worship & Invocation
Price Family
Opening Hymn*
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" • SDAH 154
Lisa Jardine, Joshua Goines
Praise
"Worthy is the Lamb" • "The Wonderful Cross" • "Jesus Paid It All"
Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, Linda Sanchez, vocals; Joshua Goines, piano; Janessa Saelee, guitar; Trevor Furst, cajón
Prayer
Timetta Wilson, Pioneer Elder; Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
Hymn
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" • SDAH 321, st. 1 & 2
Lisa Jardine, Joshua Goines
Children's Story
Luke Reid
Children's Prayer
Eleana and Laural
Worship in Music
"I Surrender All" • Gregor Ralston
Gabriel Palacios, piano
Homily
"A Brave New World: Picking the Lock of the Lockdown"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Communion Introduction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"What Jesus Death Means to Me"
Jerome Skinner, Lucille White, Raygio Masengi, Pioneer Members
Scripture Reading
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Prayer
Becky von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Partaking
Rodlie Ortiz
Meditation
Kenneth Logan
Partaking
Rodlie Ortiz
Meditation
Kenneth Logan
Appeal for Assistance Fund
Ben Martin
Hymn of Commitment
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • SDAH 350
Lisa Jardine—First Service; Sinegugu Katenga—Second Service
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Music
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • Johann Naegeli
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* First Service Only
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Resuming Seminary Sabbath School Class
We want to inform all of you who are interested that the Seminary Sabbath School class taught by Jacques Doukhan, Denis Fortin, Ante Jeroncic, Jiri Moskala, and Ranko Stefanovic is back. If you are interested, we will be glad to see you there in the same place: Seminary classroom N150 (the largest one in the basement). We appreciate your help in spreading this information to other class members.
Center for Adventist Research Administrative Assistant Opening
The Center for Adventist Research at Andrews University is an important ministry for our church that is responsible for preserving and promoting the heritage of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. If you are seeking full-time employment with benefits to serve the church and would like to support our ministry as our administrative assistant, please apply at https://www.andrews.edu/admres/jobs/show/staff_hourly#job_8
Upload Your Favorite Photos!
Help us to complete the Pioneer Memorial Church Directory. Upload your favorite personal and family photos directly to the church database! Look out for the link and the instructions coming soon to your mailbox.
Women's Ministries Sabbath Delight Weekend
Pioneer Women's Ministries is hosting a ladies' Sabbath Delight Weekend with guest speakers Jo Ann Davidson and Yolande Robertson. We will be sharing some practical ideas on how we can celebrate the Sabbath using all five senses, especially as we open and close the Sabbath. You are invited to explore with us how to celebrate using all the senses in delighting in this wonderful gift from God, and experience the rest and healing God is promising to us.
Friday check-in begins at 6:00 PM with the meeting following after. Programming resumes 3:00 - 8:00 PM on Saturday. For gluten-free options email yolande.robertson@pmchurch.org. Registration is required. Text DELIGHT to (269) 281-2345 or register online before October 20.
October 29-30, 2021
Andrews University Seminary Chapel
Pioneer Collegiate Sabbath School
Pioneer's new Collegiate Sabbath School meets in the Pioneer Commons! This is a place for interactive connections with Collegiates and with God, to study the stories of Jesus and what they mean for us today. Breakfast snacks will be provided.
Weekly on Sabbath, 10:30 AM
Location: Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Safety Update
Pioneer cares about the health of our community and our congregation. We monitor the spread of COVID-19, especially the delta variant, closely. Berrien County's level of transmission is now High, as classified by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
In alignment with Andrews University (AU), masks are now required indoors at Pioneer, regardless of vaccination status (AU guidelines).
Please:
- wear a mask indoors
- practice physical distancing
- practice good hand hygiene
If you feel unwell at all, even with symptoms of a cold or flu, please do join our online worship at https://www.pmchurch.org.
We pray for God's continued protection to keep our church community safe and healthy,
—Pioneer Safety Committee
Timeless Tours
Join Timeless Tours next March 16-27, 2022 for an unforgettable tour to ancient Egypt. Two experienced biblical archaeologists will be your guides. For more information contact Timeless Tours through Stefanie Elkins at selkins@andrews.edu. You can also learn more about the tour, find application forms, payments, itineraries and more via our website; www.digtheadventure.com.
Sabbath Afternoon Prayer Walk
Join us for our Sabbath afternoon prayer walk on campus! We meet at the stairs behind the statue, and it starts at 5:00 PM and ends by 6:00 PM. We would love to have you join us. If that day/time does not work for you, there are other days that people are
prayer walking, as well. Questions? Contact: Ildiko at igyeresi@andrew.edu; Andrew at tidwella@gmail.com; or Andrea at gibbsak777@gmail.com.