Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
A Better Resurrection
Saturday, October 09, 2021
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
WELCOME
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
“ENCOURAGEMENT IN ADVERSITY”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise to the Lord” • “I Heard the Voice” • “Day By Day” • “Cares Chorus” • “There Is a Balm in Gilead”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Chris Mindanao, Chaplain, AU Graduate Student Assoc.
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Clayburn; Prayer: Micah
SCRIPTURE READING
John 11:25 ESV
Lucas Navia
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sweet Jesus” • Wendell Whalum
MESSAGE
“A Better Resurrection”
Richie Halversen
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING HYMN
“Take My Life and Let It Be”
BLESSING
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“My Jesus, You to Me” • Johannes Brahms
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sweet Jesus” • Wendell Whalum
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Clayburn; Prayer: Micah
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Chris Mindanao, Chaplain, AU Graduate Student Assoc.
PRAISE
“Blessed Be Your Name” • “He Lives” • “Is He Worthy?” • “Champion”
MESSAGE
“A Better Resurrection”
Richie Halversen
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
CLOSING SONG
“At the Cross (Love Ran Red)”
BLESSING
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“My Jesus, You to Me” • Johannes Brahms
Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.
Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers
Heritage Singers October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. $30 Reserved, $20 Students, $10 Children < 5yrs Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.