Resources

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

Opening Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Spiritual / Robert Powell"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

John Glass, Associate Pastor

"Praying for You": A Hymn Cycle

"O Zion, Haste"—SDAH 365, st.1-2  •  "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"—SDAH 618, st. 1 & 3  •  "Soldiers of Christ, Arise!"—SDAH 616, st. 1 & 3  •  "For You I Am Praying"—SDAH. 284, st. 1-2  •  "I Would Be Like Jesus", no. 492, st. 1 & refr. 2x
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Congregational Prayer

Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University

Pioneer Life

Towett Shiow, Kayleigh Staniscewski, baptisms

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer

Scripture Reading

Jerianna Horton, Member

Worship in Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Hymn

"For You I Am Praying"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 4

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ

Opening Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Spiritual / Robert Powell"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Worship in Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano

Congregational Prayer

Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University

Pioneer Life

Baptism of Genesis Dayana de Dios Rodriguez with Venancio de Dios Morales, Pastor

Welcome to Membership

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Friend of God"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Jaden Leiterman, Sydney Reeves, Maia Hamstra, vocals; Arnaldo Contreras, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Andrès Weiss-Segui, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon

 

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer

Praise

"Testify to Love"

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 NIV
Leo Aguilera, Student

Praise

"Everlasting God"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"What A Friend We Have In Jesus / For You I Am Praying"

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ

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Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School welcomes Terri L. Fiveash to speak about her book The Spiritual Toolbox. We will learn about the principles of how spiritual things work. Bring a notebook and pen. She is also the author of Joseph and the Dahveed series. Join us on Sabbath mornings - September 28, October 5, October 12, and October 19. We meet in PMC Room 141 from 10:30-11:30 AM. All are welcome!

RMES Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon

The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much needed capital improvements such as the carpet upgrade project and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you are willing to sponsor one or more students, or if you would like to commit to a general donation for this event, please text “BIKE” to 269-281-2345 by Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thank you!

Seeking Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teacher

The Crayon Box is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to prepare children ages 4-5 for kindergarten. The Pre-K teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Pre-Kindergarten educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can thrive in their next level of education and have a lifelong love of learning.  Must meet LARA requirements for lead caregiver.

Work Hours: 8:00-11:30 / 12:30-5:00 M-Th & 8:00 - 11:30 / 12:30-3:00 F

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