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
Offering for April 26, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.
God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.
“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).
Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
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/.
