The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!
The Answer
Set Your Phone to Silent—Hearing God’s Call
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie 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.
Offering
Saturday, July 31, 2021
More In This Series
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
RMES Food Fair & Cultural Showcase
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
Pioneer Jam Session
Pioneer Jam Session will occur on the 1st Sabbath of each month at Pioneer. If you like to sing or play, just come and join in to worship. Sabbath 4:00-6:00
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.