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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

 

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries