Speaker

Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie 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.

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Offering

OPENING MUSIC

“Allegro Maestoso” • Felix Mendelssohn
“Fanfare” • Jacque Lemmens

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“We Praise Thee With Our Minds”  •  words of 642, melody of 250

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“Spirit of the Living God” • 672

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Be Thou My Vision” • Brenton Offenback

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Great is Thy Faithfulness” • arr. Brenton Offenback
Robby Raney, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE

Genesis 2:7
Ana Agustina De La Cruz Mateo, Pioneer Member
William Nordgren*

MESSAGE

“Toolbox for Life: Skills You Need to Thrive—How Exercise Strengthens Your Mental Health”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Not I, But Christ” • 570, st.1, 4
“Trust and Obey” • 590 st. 1-2, 5*

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Toccata” • Charles-Marie Widor

 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

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”. 

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
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.