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.
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Elementary 2022 Baccalaureate
Pastor
Taurus MontgomeryTaurus Montgomery is the pastor of Pioneer’s Benton Harbor Outreach, Harbor of Hope. Having grown up in the southern inner city of Mobile, Alabama, Taurus is familiar with the struggles and challenges facing urban youth today.
Offering
Livestream Archive available on Facebook
OPENING MUSIC
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” • Anthony Showalter / Carl Strommen
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PROCESSIONAL
“Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson
CALL TO WORSHIP
Audrey Simpson
INVOCATION
Andressa Gomes De Sousa, RMES Student
PRAISE
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“What a Beautiful Name”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ellis Chun & Eric Kacelenga
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sinfonia” • Georg Telemann / R. Matthews
BAPTISM
David Beatty with Ben Martin
CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING
Sarah Ayaz, RMES Student
CHILDREN’S STORY
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold
Story: Dylan Bergmann, RMES Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Lauren Sahly
Jeremiah 29:11
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“All Things Bright and Beautiful” • John Rutter
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Choir, Marcelo Martins, director; Shari Lyons, conductor
MESSAGE
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” attr. H. Purcell
PROCESSIONAL
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Kleber Gonçalves
Parent of Nichollas Gonçalves
PRAISE
“He’s Able” • “Wait On You” • “It Is Well”
PRAYER
Jose Diaz
Parent of Joseph Diaz
OFFERING
Lemon Family
Family of Christopher Lemon
OFFERTORY
“Crown Him With Many Crowns • A. Sherman
Andrews Academy Resound, Marcelo Martins, Director
SCRIPTURE READING
Gordon Thorpe
Parent of Gwendolyn Thorpe
I Peter 4:10-11, NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Help Us To Love” • T. Kelly
SERMON
Edward Woods, III
Parent of Megan Woods
SERMON RESPONSE
“More Than Anything” • L. Campbell
Andrews Academy Praise Team
BENEDICTION
Carol Woolford-Hunt
Parent of Samantha Woolford-Hunt
PRAYER RESPONSE
“The Lord Bless You” • 669
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Choral Song” • S. Wesley
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.
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.