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Speaker

Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.

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Opening Music

“Meditation on ‘Brother James’s Air’”  •  Harold Darke
Joshua Goines, organ

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Hymn Cycle

"Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"—SDAH 618, st. 1, 3  •  "Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult"—SDAH 285  •  "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541

Congregational Prayer

Deb Montcalm, Pioneer Member

Pioneer Life

 

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Janet Ledesma, Prayer: Ariana

Scripture Reading

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Andrea Gibbs, Pioneer Elder

Worship in Music

"I Can Hear the Savior Calling", Darian Krimm / Joseph Martin
Leanne Miller, soprano; Joshua Goines, piano

Message

"The Answer: Set Your Phone to Silent—Hearing God's Call"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Response

"Dear Lord and Father of Us All"  •  words 480 alt., melody 481, st. 1-2, 4-5

Benediction

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

“Great Day”  •  Adolphus Hailstork
Joshua Goines, organ

 

Opening Music

“Meditation on ‘Brother James’s Air’”  •  Harold Darke
Joshua Goines, organ

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Praise

"To God Be The Glory"
Joshua Goines, piano; Zachary Schnepp, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Jason Marquez, clarinet

Congregational Prayer

Deb Montcalm, Pioneer Member

Pioneer Life

 

Worship in Music

"I Can Hear the Savior Calling"  •  Darian Krimm / Joseph Martin
Leanne Miller, soprano; Joshua Goines, piano

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Janet Ledesma; Prayer: Ariana

Praise


"God So Loved"  •  "What A Beautiful Name"

Scripture Reading

Matthew 11:28-30 NIV

Message

"The Answer: Set Your Phone to Silent—Hearing God's Call"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"'Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus"

Blessing

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Closing Music

“Great Day”  •  Adolphus Hailstork
Joshua Goines, organ

 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

Offering for August 2, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.

It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

District Nine Family Camp - (Sub) Camp Au Sable

 Although registration for District Nine Family Camp is still open at www.midistrictnine.com, ALL rooms and RV sites have been reserved!  However, if you wish to tent there are spaces still available.  If you wish to bring your RV, there are spaces available ONLY in the Northwoods.

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.