Saturday, September 11, 2021
OPENING MUSIC
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Charles Stanford
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“God of Grace and God of Glory” • “Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve” • “Fight the Good Fight” • “Be Still, My Soul”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent
BABY DEDICATION
Kenji Reuben Beckford, presented by Dane and Andrea Beckford, with Pastor Ben Martin
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert
OPENING MUSIC
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Charles Stanford
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
Medley: Agnus Dei, Step by Step, How Great Is Our God, I Exalt Thee / We Exalt Thee, Still
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent
PIONEER LIFE
Levi Wagenersmith
and Sage Wagenersmith
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert
Offering for July 5, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.
For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.
Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).
The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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.
