Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Marriage
God’s Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is
Saturday, April 17, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
"The Very Thought"—A Hymn Focus
"Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee"—SDAH 241
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Jason Marquez, clarinet, Andrews University Student; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Marco and Ingrid Faria, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Baptism of Hanan Legoh with Ben Martin
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia Horton
Scripture Reading
Darcy and Judy DeLeon, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"How Can I Keep From Singing?" • Sarah Quartel
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Message
"Marriage: God's Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is"
David and Beverly Sedlacek, Marriage and Family Counselors
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"O Perfect Love"—SDAH 656
Alina Baltazar, song leader
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"How Can I Keep From Singing?" • Sarah Quartel
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
Congregational Prayer
Marco and Ingrid Faria, Pioneer Members
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia Horton
Baby Dedication
Eda Jean-Baptiste presented by Eric and Eda Jean-Baptiste with Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Praise
"So Let Revival Come (Revive Me)"
Abel Siamubi, Guimel Gonzalez, Narda Herimala, Emmanuel Gyamera, vocals, The Watchmen; Philip Wekesa, piano; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Jeremy Ahn, bass; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon & shaker
Scripture Reading
Genesis 2:18-25 NLT
Praise
"Sometimes It Takes a Mountain" • "Reckless Love"
Message
"Marriage: God's Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is"
David and Beverly Sedlacek, Marriage and Family Counselors
Connect Card
Song of Commitment
"You Are My All In All"
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Wilson Retirement
Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events
Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.
Offering for May 16, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Our churches should be sanctuaries, places of safety, not only in their physical structure but also in their psychological and spiritual atmosphere. Every person who enters, whether a regular attendee or a visitor, should feel genuinely welcomed and valued. We must be careful not to judge or criticize others based on appearances or perceived shortcomings. The church is not a place for the perfect—it is a hospital for sinners in need of healing and grace. Kathryn Davis, host of the Magnify podcast and seminary teacher, reminds us that “hiding our imperfections or harshly judging ourselves or others for those imperfections can be [harmful] to our mental health.”1
Jesus Himself faced criticism for spending time with sinners. His response was clear: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17, NIV).
As a church, our mission is to reflect Christ’s love and create a space where people can grow in faith without fear of rejection. Jesus was patient and kind, while Satan, the “accuser of the brethren,” seeks to bring shame and make us feel unworthy. Yet, Jesus reassures us, just as He did the woman condemned by the Pharisees: “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no
more” (John 8:11, NKJV).
As we return our offerings today, let us also recommit to supporting a church that embodies Christ’s love—a safe and welcoming home for all.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails