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Toolbox for Life: Skills You Need to Thrive

How Community Strengthens Your Mental Health

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Lindsey Pratt

Lindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.

Offering

OPENING MUSIC

“Every Time I Feel The Spirit” • Adolphus Hailstork

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227*
“Open The Eyes of My Heart”**

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Spirit of the Living God” • 672
“Lord I Need You”**

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Lord Is My Light” • Frances Allitsen

CHILDREN’S STORY

Rogelio Paquini, Pioneer Member
“Adoration” • Florence Price

SCRIPTURE

Jorge Cardenas, Pioneer Member
Romans 12:9-18 NIV

HYMN OF PREPARATION*

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” • 469, st. 1 & 3

PRAISE**

“I Need Thee Every Hour”
“Hymn of Heaven”

MESSAGE

“Toolbox for Life: Skills You Need to Thrive— How Community Strengthens Your Mental Health”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Improvisation on ‘We Shall Overcome’” • Carl Haywood

 

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.

Offering for January 10, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.

In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.

The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God. 

Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries