Join SASA for an unforgettable South Asian Cultural Night at Andrews University! Experience the vibrant traditions, music, and artistry of South Asia through an evening filled with energetic dance performances, soulful singing, and a stunning fashion show showcasing traditional attire from various South Asian countries. Time and Location April 12, 2025 8:30 PM Buller Hall Auditorium Tickets Club members: $5 Non-members/Community: $7 Pick up tickets and purchase at door for entry
Marriage
God’s Perfect Plan for Marriage: What Could Have Been and What Is
Saturday, April 17, 2021
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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
DHAMAKA: SASA Cultural Night
Water Wonderful World Book Signing
Join author Joseth Howell for an exciting evening of conversation and signing of her book, Water Wonderful World, on Tuesday, April 15 from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the James White Library Gallery. The event will also feature a special kids' segment and prizes.
Paradise Promised: A Choir Concert by Andrews University Singers &Chorale
This Saturday night April 5 at 8:30 PM in the Howard Performing Arts Center, the choirs of the Andrews University Department of Music present “Paradise Promised” featuring the Andrews University Singers and Chorale in collaboration with musicians from the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra. Through masterfully composed repertoire, nature and mankind express praise and gratitude for God’s creation and provision for His plan of salvation. Included in the program is “Tree of Peace” by Gwyneth Walker, “Gloria Dios” by Ariel Ramirez, “A New Jerusalem Arise” by Kyle Pederson, “Sinner, Don’t Let the Harvest Pass You By” by Richard Shaffer, and “Christ lag in Todesbanden” (Christ lay in death’s bonds) by Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach’s moving piece by rejoices in Jesus’ resurrection from the tomb assuring our salvation! A special feature of the concert is the performance of “We Must Tell”, a world premier by University Chorale member and composer, Jaelah Simons. Admission: $7 / $5 For more information visit https://howard.andrews.edu/events/.
Offering for April 5, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Researchers estimate that there are 10 quadrillion ants on earth. Ants live in colonies and are very industrious with various tasks. Everything they do is for the sake of the “queen” ant. It’s been noted that an ant is helpless without its colony, but when ants work as a team, they are practically unstoppable.
The verse in Psalm 8 humbles me, “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4, NKJV)
Why is God the Creator so mindful of us human beings? Of all His creatures, God has uniquely lavished His love on us by sacrificing His Son to redeem us. On top of that, He invites us to join Him in the grand purpose of saving humankind.
If we insist on doing our own thing, we are no better than the anonymous ant, just struggling ineffectively to store enough food for the next winter. But when we make God’s interests our interest, His plans as our plans, and return our tithes and offerings, we honor Him and acknowledge Him as our Redeemer, and, like the many ants working together, we take our place in the eternal plan of salvation.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
MORE than MORE+ Discipleship Experience
Pioneer Commons
What we experienced at the MORE+ Conference was a wonderful start. Reformation/Discipleship is the indispensable follow up to any such revival experience.
Come and fan the flames of revival.
On Wednesday, April 16 we begin a 7-Session Discipleship Journey using an interactive curriculum created with Pastor Don MacLafferty, participants will experience seven principles of discipleship in fresh ways.
Pentecost 2025
Pioneer Memorial Church
We invite you to join us at Pioneer for an in-person evangelism training event from Friday, April 4, to Saturday, April 5. This is open to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in the North American Division. We encourage every member—pastors, teachers, young adults, and students—to participate. The event will feature keynote speaker Mark Finley. Additionally, there will be breakout sessions available in both English and Spanish. The King's Heralds will provide music during the Friday evening service, both Sabbath worship services, Sabbath afternoon, and the evening concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and inspired for impactful evangelistic ministry as you prepare for Pentecost 2025!
Lebanon Mission Vespers
Pioneer Youth Chapel
Our Pioneer Youth Missions team has just returned from Beirut, Lebanon. Come to the mission vespers at 6:00 PM on Sabbath, April 5, to hear the testimonies, see the pictures and be inspired by what God is doing in the Middle East.
Easter Devotionals
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.
Help Us Connect by Sharing Your Sabbath School Details
We are creating a master list of all Pioneer Sabbath schools. If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the sanctuary, please email your name, class location and meeting time to Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com.
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/.