Opening Music
"When Morning Gilds the Skies" • Dale Wood
Joshua Goines, Guest Organist
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"The Church Has One Foundation"—SDAH 348, st. 1-2 • "I Need the Prayers of Those I Love"—SDAH 505, st. 1 & 3 • "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1 & 3
Rob Raney, chorister, Andrews University employee; Joshua Goines, organ, Andrews University alumnus
Congregational Prayer
Johnson Nyirenda, Pioneer Greeter
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Randy Lonto; Prayer: Ethan
Scripture Reading
Terry Robertson, Pioneer Elder
Worship in Music
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • Johann Naegeli / Joshua Goines
Joshua Goines, piano
Message
"The Answer: A Game of Telephone–Hearing God in Community"
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Hymn of Response
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • 350
Closing Remarks/Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Toccata on 'Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart'" • Albert L. Travis
Joshua Goines, organ, Andrews University alumnus
Opening Music
"When Morning Gilds the Skies" • Dale Wood
Joshua Goines, organ, Andrews University alumnus
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Praise
"My Testimony"
Congregational Prayer
Johnson Nyirenda, Pioneer Greeter
Worship in Music
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • Johann Naegeli / Joshua Goines
Joshua Goines, piano
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Randy Lonto; Prayer: Ethan
Praise
"The Old Rugged Cross" • "Promises"
Scripture Reading
Exodus 32:17-18
Message
"The Answer: A Game of Telephone–Hearing God in Community"
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Song
"Open The Eyes Of My Heart"
Closing Remarks/Blessing
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Toccata on 'Rejoice Ye Pure In Heart'" • Albert L. Travis
Joshua Goines, organ, Andrews University alumnus
Offering for July 2, 2022
Pioneer Operating Budget
Hasten His Coming
Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
We worship with our tithe and offerings because we wait eagerly to see our God face to face. The Scripture associates the Second Coming with the proclamation of the gospel to the whole world (Matt. 24:14). He desires all to come to repentance (2 Pet. 3:9). Our involvement in doing and supporting God’s mission makes it possible for others to hear and receive the good news.
Peter describes the waiting experience as an active one: “as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.” Ellen G. White clarifies Peter’s words: “By giving the gospel to the world it is in our power to hasten our Lord's return. We are not only to look for but to hasten the coming of the day of God” (The Desire of Ages, 633, 634). It appears that God has given us the possibility to hasten His coming.
The example of a sled helps us to understand the meaning of hastening His return. If you put a sled at the top of a hill and allow it to glide, it will reach the bottom after some time. This is the natural course due to gravity and normal force. However, kids who like playing in the snow know that you can speed up your sled as it goes downhill. Among other tricks, you can spray cooking oil at the bottom of the sled, pack down the snow on the track, stay low on the sled, or balance your weight on the sled. As a result, you go faster, and it is more fun. In the same way, the reality of His Second Coming is unalterable; it will take place, but it can happen earlier if we associate with Him to reach out to others.
Are we going to forsake this opportunity to speed up his coming? This week, as we worship with our tithe and regular offerings we can reveal how hard we wish for the Second Coming.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Rocky Railway VBS
July 11-15 from 9-11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles). Join us for Bible stories, crafts, games, and more! Please pre-register ASAP at www.NilesWestside.org or by calling 269-683-5998.
Something in Common
From Anger to Intimacy with Gary Smalley DVD series
June 11-Anger: Stuff It, Spew It, or Study It
June 18-Personal Responsibility and Emotions
June 25- The Spirit of Forgiveness
July 2- Crafting the Perfect Apology
July 9-Roadblocks to Forgiveness
July 16- Forgiving the Difficult, Addicted or Cheating Spouse
Everyone is welcome Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Church Access for Attendees with Physical Challenges
Pioneer is pleased to announce that transportation will be provided for Sabbath services for attendees with physical challenges who would have trouble in negotiating stairs.
Pioneer Traffic and Deacon teams will transport attendees by golf carts from the canopy entrance to the doors at the east entrance (JN Andrews statue). At the end of the service, attendees will be invited to return to the door and alert a greeter to contact the cart that will transport them to their cars.
If you would like to be picked up from your car at the start of the service instead of at the canopy entrance, please call the church office on (269) 471-3133 by Friday at 10:00 AM and supply the following information:
- Name(s) of attendees
- Service attending
- Make, model, and color of car
- Estimated time of arrival
We hope that this interim measure will be a helpful blessing to you.
Ministry Design Project Submission
Ministry and Grow Group Leaders: We are here to help you create appealing materials both digital and in print in order to familiarize people with your ministry or upcoming event. Because we support many ministries, kindly provide us with at least 10 design days from the time we receive your project details to completion. Additional time may be needed for printing and shipping when applicable. Submit your project online today at pmchurch.org/design/submit. -Pioneer Media Ministry
