There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
Andrews Academy 2021 Baccalaureate
Resources
Speaker
Special ProgramOffering
Opening Music
"Be Not Afraid"; "Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Announcements & Opening Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Processional
"Christ for the World" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
RMES Welcome
Jimmy Hajaj, RMES 8th Grade Student
Praise
"Open The Eyes of My Heart" • "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
Gabi Gonçalves, Leah Reid, Eliel, Ilan Villamizar,vocals; Oscar, violin; Noah, violin; Tim, cello; Nico Poloche, piano; Andre, guitar
Congregational Prayer
Aubrey Isaak & Josh VanDenburgh
Baptisms
Baptisms of Juan Jorge Suarez III and Micah Anthony Suarez
Officiating Pastor: Juan Suarez
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Leah Reid
Scripture Reading
Dalton Goodbrad, RMES 8th Grade Student
Worship in Music
'Ever Be' - Theme Song from THE TENT
RMES 8th Grade Praise Team
Message
"Unity: Mind, Mission, or Miracle?"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Song
"Oh How Good It Is"
Benediction
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"The Heavens Declare God's Glory" • Benedetto Marcello
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Voluntary
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • attr. Henry Purcell
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Processional
"Christ for the World" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome, Call to Worship
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Hymn
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • SDAH 100, stz. 1 & 3
Congregational Prayer
Julius Everett
Offering Appeal
Andrew Lubbert
Worship in Music
"Come, Christians, Join to Sing" • Paul Thompson
Peter Tumangday, violin; Sofia Oudri & Sara Hamstra, viola; Lucas Navia, cello
Scripture Reading
Matthew 13:32
Sara Hildebrant
Worship in Music
"You Know Better Than I" • J. Bucchino
Giancarlo Leonor, tenor; Gabriel Krause, piano
Message
"Grow in Faith: Challenge Accepted"
Keila Sanchez
Hymn
"We Have This Hope" • SDAH 214, st. 1
Benediction
Sean Parker
Prayer Response
"The Lord Bless You" • SDAH 669
Recessional
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • Paul Manz
Kenneth Logan, organ
Blessing
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Voluntary
"Choral Song" • Samuel Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Adventist Community Services
People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. Adventist Community Services offers diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the vulnerable in their community.
David walked into Joseph’s Storehouse Food Pantry, an ACS center in Oklahoma. The staff soon learned that he had recently been released from prison and was saving money to rent an apartment. At the time, he was living in a tent near a creek just outside of town and had no way to cook. David chose food that was ready to eat out of the package.
Realizing that more was needed, a volunteer invited him back the next day to pick up cooking items. The volunteer went shopping for items they didn’t already have at the center and soon, David received a small cook stove, fuel, can opener, and cookware when he returned. ACS continues to assist David with food when he runs low, and prays for his safety and for God’s continued presence.
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, your ACS offering paves a pathway forward for somebody in need.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Our annual Christmas breakfast potluck will be on December 23, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:15 AM at the Commons. Bring your favorite breakfast to share.
A-J - breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal
K-R - bread, muffin, or pastries
S-Z - fruits
Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts.
Pioneer Young Adult Ministries is hosting Soup for Students. All Collegiate-aged individuals are welcomed to attend and enjoy soup and a touch of home while studying for finals. Volunteers can contact Prescott Khair (prescott.khair@pmchurch.org) or text SOUP to 269-281-2345.
Jesus said, "When I was in prison, you visited Me." If you have a heart for reaching out to a lonely person in need of encouragement while incarcerated, have I got a person for you! Please contact Sue Wein (whitewsu@andrews.edu). I will give you the details and help you in connecting with her.
In just a few weeks, on December 9, we will be having our annual Children’s Celebration of Christmas. This is the worship service every year where we bring a new unwrapped toy for a child up to age 16. These gifts will go to families in our community who are not able to purchase gifts. This is yet another way that Pioneer can be Love on the Move!
It is time to join the 4th Annual "First Advent Reflections". This Christmas season the Pioneer Women’s Ministries Team is delighted to invite you to reflect on Handel's "Messiah".
A daily email and a text will be sent to the ladies who sign-up. To register text the word "Hallelujah" to 269-281-2345
Would you like to show "Love on the Move" to foster, adoptive, kinship families in our community? This is your invitation to join God's Hands 4 Kids in doing just that. Could you make a pan of lasagna for GH4K's Connect Support Group Christmas Celebration on December 8 delivering ready to serve. For details and to sign up go to our website GH4K.org There will be more opportunities to give shared there. Godshands4kids@gmail.com
The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale conducted by Stephen Zork collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Élysée in the 25th annual presentation of Welcome Christmas. The theme of the concert is “Peace on Earth” and comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols. The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini’s “Gloria” to Harry Simeon’s choral setting of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join us for this special concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.
The Christmas Banquet for Seniors comes this year on Sunday, the 10th of December, at 1:00 PM at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. This year, Village Church is responsible for decorating the tables, the meal, and the program. (Next year it will be PMC's turn.) The cost of the meal is $20 for everyone. However, PMC and Village Church will pay for all attending Senior members of their respective churches. All other Senior members will need to pay at the door. If you have not yet signed up for the Christmas Banquet, please call either the Village SDA Church at 269-471-7795 OR Pioneer Memorial Church at 269-471-3133 OR Cleon White at 269-471-5553 by December 5.