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.
When God Tests Us
Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2
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, March 19, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“O For That Flame of Living Fire”
SDAH 264, st. 1-2, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual
SCRIPTURE READING
Marlene Rich, Pioneer Member
Genesis 22:1-2 NIV
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“God Will Take Care of You” • SDAH 99, st. 1-2, 4
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Will Follow Thee” • SDAH 623, st. 1, 3-4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood
OPENING MUSIC
“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Holy Is the Lord”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna
PRAISE
“Chain Breaker”
“Never Lost”
“Lord, I Need You”
MESSAGE
“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“It Is Well With My Soul”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
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.