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
Offering for April 26, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.
God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.
“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).
Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
K-ANTHONY and Friends
Join us for a free vespers concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center lobby on April 25, 2025. K-Anthony and Friends will engage us in an awesome evening of worship and vibing.
Best Buddies Friendship Walk
Best buddies is a worldwide organization that fosters relationships between individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities with others in the community. This April there will be a friendship walk on the Andrews campus. This will help us raise money for the organization, which then helps other chapters to be opened in new schools as well as programs in schools, workplaces, and communities. If you are interested in joining us for the walk you can sign up, and if you can not join us on April 27 you can still donate. All donations are welcome and appreciated.
Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn
The Memorial Service for Bruce Wrenn will be on Sabbath, April 26 at 5 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. Visitation with the family will be in the Narthex from 4-5 PM.
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
