The February 27, 2021 offering is for Michigan Advance Partners (MAP). This is the Michigan Conference offering taken up on the fourth Sabbath of every month. This requested MAP offering is separate from and above and beyond our regular Tithe offering and the separate "Combined Budget" offering for our local church expense. The MAP offering has been a most important Michigan Conference offering since 1978 when leading laymen recognized a financial need at Conference level and established the Michigan Conference Lay Advisory Program. MAP funds support a variety of key Conference programs such as Evangelism, Camp Au Sable, Camp Meeting, Education equipment, Great Lakes Adventist Academy, "Project Assist" for our secondary students attending our Michigan academies, and Special Projects. Recently Renovate at PMC was one of these special projects. The requested and hoped-for goal for MAP contributions is for each Michigan family giving unit to contribute one percent (1%) of income earmarked specifically for Michigan Advance Partners. Currently, Conference-wide we raise just 30% of that goal. If every member in Michigan would regularly commit to a MAP offering 1% of income, instead of the $800,000 per year we now raise, we would be receiving three million dollars! This would vitally enable the Michigan Conference to do even more to support the spread of the gospel in this beautiful corner of God's vineyard!
A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement
House by the Side of the Road: ‘So I Am Sending You’
Resources
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.
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Opening Music
"[Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners]" • Dale Wood
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Jesus, Friend for Sinners": A Hymn Cycle
"Jesus, Friend for Sinners"—SDAH 187, st. 1-3 • "Rescue the Perishing"—SDAH 367, st. 1-3 • "Seeking the Lost"—SDAH 373 • "What a Friend We Have in Jesus"—SDAH 499, st.1 | Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ
Pioneer Life
Hope Malabrigo, student
Congregational Prayer
Merarie Doyle, Greeter Ministry Director; Kristin Ferrer, Student Andrews University
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Richard Aguilera; Prayer: Genavive
Religious Liberty Video
Scripture Reading
Hugo Villalobos, Seminary Student at SDA Theological Seminary
Worship in Music
"Be Thou My Vision" • Charles Thatcher
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: 'House by the Side of the Road': ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Connect Card & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Work, for the Night Is Coming" • Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"[Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners" • Dale Wood
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Hope Malabrigo, Student
Worship in Music
"Be Thou My Vision" • Charles Thatcher
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Richard Aguilera; Prayer: Genavive
Praise
"Standing on the Promises / Leaning on the Everlasting Arms"
Vivian Raimundo, praise leader; Darius Bridges, Valery Vergara, vocals; Jeremy Ahn, keyboard;
Jake Knowlton, guitar; Chris Wilson, bass; David Dunham, cajon
Religious Liberty Video
John Nay, Religious Liberty Coordinator
Congregational Prayer
Merarie Doyle, Greeter Ministry Director; Kristin Ferrer, Student, Andrews University
Praise
"Testify To Love"
Scripture Reading
Darius Bridges, AU Student Chaplain
Luke 15:3-7
Praise
"Build My Life"
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: 'House by the Side of the Road': ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Connect Card & Prayer
Closing Song
"Make Me A Servant"
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Work, for the Night Is Coming" • Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, organ
Children's Worship is back! Join Rich Aguilera for a fun, action-packed, special worship time for kids and families! This is free and open to all. Kids must be accompanied by an adult. Please wear a mask and social distance as labeled on the pews.
Saturday, February 27 at 6:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary
Route 2 Raise is an eight-week fundraising challenge that begins Feb. 21, 2021, and runs through April 16, 2021. You can participate by either donating a dollar or finding a sponsor to donate a dollar on your behalf for every mile. You accumulate mileage by wheelchair, walking, jogging, or running. The funds raised in this Route 2 Raise activity will go directly to the Student Life COVID-19 Emergency Fund, assisting Andrews students in need, with heating bills, food, and other necessities. We welcome everyone to participate, local or distant, student, faculty, and families. All are welcome as we promote health and support our fellow students! Additional information for details of how to give will be provided soon.
See the University Faith App or www.andrews.edu/go/wellbeing
In this 2021 Devotional, Jesus Name Above All Names, Ellen White uses 840 names to introduce Jesus. Pioneer member, John Rorabeck, has prepared an index to this devotional that you might find useful.
"Father in Heaven, we ask Your grace and protection for Pioneer's servicepeople and those around the world who serve. Military service and war are part of life on planet earth. Give wisdom to our leaders and come soon to bring us eternal peace."
The blood shortage in America has increased due to the pandemic. We are coming together as a campus to give back to our community by giving blood. Choose your time at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/donation-time. Amazon is offering a $5 gift card for anyone who donates! Sign up and give back!!!
Wednesday, February 24, 1:00 - 6:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Memorial Church Commons (enter through blue awning door)