OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“WONDERFUL, DEEP, STRONG”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
“Jesus Is All the World to Me”
“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone?”
“Dear Lord and Father”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
PIONEER LIFE
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Randall, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Kresten
SCRIPTURE READING
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If Ye Love Me” • Peter Niedmann
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘By Shrapnel, By Flames . . . By Playing Silly Games’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Once to Every Man and Nation”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyan
OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“We Sure Do Need Him Now”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If Ye Love Me” • Peter Niedmann
PIONEER LIFE
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Randall, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Kresten
PRAISE
“God Is Good All The Time”
“Jesus At The Center”
“Nothing But The Blood”
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘By Shrapnel, By Flames . . . By Playing Silly Games’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Once to Every Man and Nation”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyan
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
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.
