Backpacks for Berrien will be collecting single-serve, non-parishable food items for Berrien Springs school children in need throughout the month of December. Please see the collection bins and needs lists in The Commons and inside the entrance to the office. Thank you for your help!
The Answer
A Conversation of Texting–Hearing God in His Word
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Jenifer DaleyPastor Jenifer Daley grew up on the tropical island of Jamaica and graduated from the University of the West Indies in preparation for a career in finance and business. Eventually going into banking, she moved to the United Kingdom where she achieved her Chartered Certified Accountant designation, the British equivalent of a CPA. Furthering her career she subsequently pursued a Ph.D. in Economics and Banking (University of Wales, Cardiff).
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Opening Music
"Cantilena" • Josef Rheinberger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Wonderful Words"
"Wonderful Words of Life"—SDAH 286, st. 1, 3 • "Break Thou the Bread of Life"—SDAH 271, st. 1, 3 • "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1-2
Lisa Jardine, songleader; Kenneth Logan, organ, MInister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elizabeth Bell; Prayer: Grace
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
Wanda Poole-Ferguson, Pioneer Elder
Worship in Music
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
Carla Trynchuk, violin, Professor of Music; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Message
"The Answer: A Conversation of Texting—Hearing God in His Word"
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Response
"Give Me the Bible" • 272, st. 1-2
Lisa Jardine, songleader; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
["God Has Spoken by His Prophets"] • John Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Cantilena" • Josef Rheinberger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"
Watchmen—Abel Siamubi, Narda Herimalala, Guimel Gonzalez, Philip Wekesa, vocals; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Caleb Chung, electric bass
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Pioneer Life
Kirby Yongbeom Maguad Choi, presented by David Choi and Melanie Maguad-Choi, with Pastor John Glass
Worship in Music
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
Carla Trynchuk, violin, Professor of Music; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elizabeth Bell; Prayer: Grace
Praise
"Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)" • "Wonderful Words Of Life"
Scripture Reading
Message
"The Answer: A Conversation of Texting—Hearing God in His Word"
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"Ancient Words"
Blessing
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
["God Has Spoken by His Prophets"] • John Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Come experience a celebration of Christ's birth from 3–6 PM, on Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Student Activity Center in downtown Eau Claire located at 6295 West Main Street, Eau Claire, MI. The event features a FREE Live Nativity from 3:30–5:30 PM with live animals the kids can pet, FREE hot cider/hot chocolate, popcorn and cookies, a FREE Christmas ornament craft for the kids, FREE LIVE Christmas music, FREE photo backdrops for Christmas family photos, and silent auctions (items from local businesses to bid on). 269-405-5026 or eauclairecritters@gmail.com
Contribution Statements for 2024 will be emailed to you toward the end of January 2025. Please ensure that your email address is current. Should you have any questions regarding your email, please contact the church office. If you require a paper copy of your statement, please notify claudia.sowler@pmchurch.org.
On December 21 before our main worship service, let's come together from 9:00-10:45 AM to celebrate the season with a delicious breakfast potluck. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and let’s enjoy good food, fellowship, and the joy of the Christmas season!
A-H Breads, muffins, pastries
J-P Fruit tray or fruit salad
Q-Z Breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal
Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts. We’re looking for extra hands to help make our Christmas Breakfast Potluck a success! If you’re available to volunteer, please text BREAKFAST to 269-281-2345. Thank you very much!
On Sabbath December 28, we will celebrate the Communion service together during the 11:45 AM service. Associate Pastor, John Glass, will present his message, "God Will Provide."
Thank you for your charitable giving in 2024! December 28 will be the last worship service to return your tithes and offerings. If you wish to mail your donation, please ensure it is post-marked by December 31 to be included in your 2024 tax-deductible receipts. For an online contribution, go to www.pmchurch.org/giving. You will have until 11:59 PM EST, December 31, 2024.
Note: The Pioneer Memorial Church offices will be closed from Tuesday, December 31, through Thursday, January 2, and will resume normal operating hours on Friday, January 3, 2025.
Your faithfulness is very much appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through Adventist Giving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."
The James White Library presents a display of Nativity sets from 45 countries. The sets are from the collections of Ruth & Ray Roberts. Visit the library for an appreciation of the world’s cultural expressions of the birth of Jesus from Nov. 25, 2024, to Dec. 23, 2024
Following the second worship service, there will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!
Are you interested in attending GYC, December 27-31 in Columbus Ohio? Pioneer is checking to see if there is enough interest to do group transportation to GYC Conference. To express interest and learn more please text "GYC" to 269-281-2345 to be sent further information.