Resources

Speaker

John Glass

Offering

Saturday, July 04, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"For a Festive Sabbath" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Call to Worship
Harold Smith & Jeannie Pedersen-Smith, Pioneer Members
*"God of Our Fathers" • SDAH 645, "Christ Is Alive" • SDAH 182
Prayer
Robert Braswell, Pioneer Member
Farewell
Roger and Peggy Dudley
Children's Story
Jess Swackhamer Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Khloe
Scripture Reading
John 8:31-36 NIV
Andrew & Anu Tompkins, Pioneer Members
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" • William Steffe
Sinegugu Katenga, alto; Julie Reid, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; & Stephen Zork, baritone
"Long Road to Freedom"
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
Freedom Medley - Oh Freedom / I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me • African-American traditional
David Charles Griffiths, bass-baritone
Benediction
John Glass
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • William Steffe
Kenneth Logan
*First Service Only
(Flyer, TV, Google search, name of person who invited you, etc.)
Offering for March 15, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

When Joseph Leek died, he left nearly $1.8 million to an organization that provided guide dogs for the blind.

Nothing unusual there. Except that nobody, not even his own family, had any idea that he had that kind of money. The 90-year-old lived like a pauper, according to his daughters. He watched television at a neighbor's house to save on electricity, put off home repairs, and bought secondhand clothes.

Joseph’s problem was not the lack of money; he was driven to save money to help others.

Likewise, the lack of funds isn't the real issue in the church, but a lack of understanding in the purpose of giving and why God installed this as part of the redemptive restoration process. When we don’t participate in giving, it weakens our spirituality and the spirit of generosity. By giving regularly, we nurture a generous spirit which aligns more with Christ's character.

Giving offerings shouldn’t be motivated by earthly rewards, but by sharing in Christ's eternal glory. Now this is priceless! The right understanding of giving should propel us to give more for His glory. That’s why our donations to the church should not be driven by emotional appeals and feelings, but by our love and deep commitment to Christ and the people He gave His life for.

Today, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to help us give so we can reflect Christ’s unselfishness. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Sabbath School Lesson Overview for Second Quarter

Dr Roy Gane will present the major themes and concepts included in the second quarter's Sabbath School lessons:  Allusions, Images, Symbols:  How to Study Bible Prophecy.  This overview, scheduled for March 22, 4:00-5:30pm. will meet in the PMC Commons. All are welcome.  For further information, please contact  Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com or call 269-876-7476.

 

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox