Resources

Speaker

David and Beverly Sedlacek

Offering

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

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries