Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox training event at the Andrews University Seminary, September 19-20! Please register at cye.org/toolbox for questions contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com.
Marriage
The Pope and Same Sex Marriage
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
Saturday, April 24, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Louis Bourgeois / attr. Henry Purcell
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"Blessing": A Hymn Cycle
"Holy, Holy, Holy"—SDAH 73, st. 4 • "Come, Thou Fount"—SDAH 334, st. 1, 3 • "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"—100, st. 1, 3 then refrain only once • "Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead us"—SDAH 545 st. 1, 3 • "The Lord Bless and Keep You"—SDAH 669
Kaija Perry, soprano, Andrews University student; Daniel Soochkoff-Cerna, viola, Andrews University student; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
José Bourget & Christine Ramirez, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery
Baby Dedication
Ayla Andressa Monteiro Soares presented by Alex Soares and Lenisa Soares with John Glass, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jean Michel; Prayer: Asher
Scripture Reading
Jonathan Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
Worship in Music
"Bless This House" • May Brahe
Charles Reid, tenor
Message
"Marriage: The Pope and Same Sex Marriage"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
"There Is a Fountain" • 336
Closing Remarks/Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Bless the Lord, O My Soul" • Charles Wood
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Louis Bourgeois / attr. Henry Purcell
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Ancient of Days"
Vivian Raimundo, Shane Pierre, Rachel Rajarathinam, vocals; Jake Knowlton, piano; Jeremy Ahn, acoustic guitar; Solomon Kim, cajon
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope
Congregational Prayer
José Bourget & Christine Ramirez, Pioneer Members
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jean Michel; Prayer: Asher
Praise
"Divine Exchange"
Scripture Reading
Genesis 1:27-28, 31 NIV
Praise
"There Is A Cloud"
Message
"Marriage: The Pope and Same Sex Marriage"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
"There Is a Fountain" • 336
Closing Remarks/Blessing
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Master Guide Toolbox Training
Grief Share Program
You are invited to a GriefShare program in the Fireside Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church. The 13-week class begins Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM. Help will be shared in a small group setting for those processing their emotions after the loss of someone they love. For more information or to register please contact Mike and Shirley Gammon at 989-427-5669 or Paul and Linda Pellandini 517-243-2767.
Offering for September 20, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
My favorite fruit is mango. A mango boasts an exotic and captivating flavor. The richness and complexity of a mango's taste make it a truly indulgent fruit! The initial taste is a burst of luscious sweetness, followed by a slightly tart undertone that provides a perfect balance.
In Psalm 34, we read, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no lack to those who fear Him.” This figurative language, "Taste and see that the Lord is good," invites us to not just believe in God's rich goodness, but actively experience it in our lives. To "taste" the Lord is to engage with faith in a deeply personal, intimate way.
Just as we use our sense of taste to savor and appreciate different flavors, we are called to savor and appreciate the richness and diversity of God's love, mercy, and grace. It means opening our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit and allowing God's word to nourish and guide us. The goodness of the Lord is revealed in countless ways. It is present in the beauty of creation, in acts of kindness, and in the love we share with others. Today, let’s taste and see that the Lord is good by giving back our tithes and offering!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.
Grow Groups are Ready to Join
Small groups for PMC, known as Grow Groups, are now beginning for the fall semester. Please text "JOIN" to 269-281-2345 to view the groups and choose one or more that interests you. If would would like to lead your own group, text "LEAD" to the same number, and complete and submit the form.
Pathfinder Registration
It's time for children in Grade 5-12 to register to be part of the Evergreen Pathfinder Club for this school year. As we start our new year we hope you can join us as we have fun, learn about God and share the good news of salvation in a safe welcoming environment. Please text PMCEP to 269-281-2345 to receive the registration form. Questions please contact Errol.prentice@pmchurch.org
Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua
Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.
Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers
Heritage Singers October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. $30 Reserved, $20 Students, $10 Children < 5yrs Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
