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.
The Answer
When It Keeps Ringing – Hearing God in the Silence
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
Saturday, July 10, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Andante Sostenuto" • Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
"Compassionate Saviour"
"My Maker and My King"—SDAH 15, st. 1, 3-4 • "Does Jesus Care?"—SDAH 181, st. 1-2 • "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader
Congregational Prayer
Judith Peterson, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci
Scripture Reading
I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Terry Robertson
Worship in Music
"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord" • Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, Mezzo-soprano; Brenton Offenback, piano
Message
"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Hymn of Response
"Draw Me Nearer • 306, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader; Brenton Offenback, organ, Andrews University alumnus
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Fanfare on 'In Christ Alone'" • arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member
Opening Music
“Andante Sostenuto” • Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Psalm 99: 1-3 NIV
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Blessed Assurance" • "I Will Rise"
Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Philip Wekesa, piano; Nate Chung, keyboard; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon
Congregational Prayer
Maureen Raj and brother, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member
Worship in Music
"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord" • Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, mezzo-soprano, Andrews University alumnae; Brenton Offenback, piano, Andrews University alumnus
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci
Praise
"Yes I Will" • "None But Jesus"
Scripture Reading
I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Abel Siamubi
Message
"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Closing Hymn
"Draw Me Nearer" • SDAH 306, st. 1,2
Closing Remarks/Blessing
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
“Fanfare on ‘In Christ Alone’” • arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.