There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
Pleading with Jesus
Life From the Eyes of a Young Father
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, October 01, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“MINDS, BODIES, HEARTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3-4
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1, 3
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1-2
“We Praise Thee With Our Minds” • words no. 642, melody no. 250
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
SCRIPTURE READING
William and Ariana Helbley, Pioneer Members
Philippians 4:8-9 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Oh, How I Love Jesus”
“Now, Dear Lord, As We Pray”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kenneth Kelin, Pioneer Member
BABY DEDICATION
Emelia Raelene Beckford, presented by Andrea and Dane Beckford with Pastor John Glass
PRAISE
“All Creatures of Our God and King / Wonderful Words of Life”
“Does Jesus Care?”
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Cassandra Gultom, Andrews Univ. Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Be Thou My Vision” • Richard Walters
MESSAGE
“Pleading With Jesus: Life from the Eyes of a Young Father”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Jesus, I Have Promised” • 331
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
Fellowship Dinner
Offering for December 9, 2023
Adventist Community Services
People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. Adventist Community Services offers diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the vulnerable in their community.
David walked into Joseph’s Storehouse Food Pantry, an ACS center in Oklahoma. The staff soon learned that he had recently been released from prison and was saving money to rent an apartment. At the time, he was living in a tent near a creek just outside of town and had no way to cook. David chose food that was ready to eat out of the package.
Realizing that more was needed, a volunteer invited him back the next day to pick up cooking items. The volunteer went shopping for items they didn’t already have at the center and soon, David received a small cook stove, fuel, can opener, and cookware when he returned. ACS continues to assist David with food when he runs low, and prays for his safety and for God’s continued presence.
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, your ACS offering paves a pathway forward for somebody in need.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Pioneer Annual Christmas Breakfast
Our annual Christmas breakfast potluck will be on December 23, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:15 AM at the Commons. Bring your favorite breakfast to share.
A-J - breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal
K-R - bread, muffin, or pastries
S-Z - fruits
Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts.
Soup for Students
Pioneer Young Adult Ministries is hosting Soup for Students. All Collegiate-aged individuals are welcomed to attend and enjoy soup and a touch of home while studying for finals. Volunteers can contact Prescott Khair (prescott.khair@pmchurch.org) or text SOUP to 269-281-2345.
You Visited Me
Jesus said, "When I was in prison, you visited Me." If you have a heart for reaching out to a lonely person in need of encouragement while incarcerated, have I got a person for you! Please contact Sue Wein (whitewsu@andrews.edu). I will give you the details and help you in connecting with her.
Bring a Toy, Spread some joy.
In just a few weeks, on December 9, we will be having our annual Children’s Celebration of Christmas. This is the worship service every year where we bring a new unwrapped toy for a child up to age 16. These gifts will go to families in our community who are not able to purchase gifts. This is yet another way that Pioneer can be Love on the Move!
4th Annual "First Advent" Reflections
It is time to join the 4th Annual "First Advent Reflections". This Christmas season the Pioneer Women’s Ministries Team is delighted to invite you to reflect on Handel's "Messiah".
A daily email and a text will be sent to the ladies who sign-up. To register text the word "Hallelujah" to 269-281-2345
Love on the Move - GH4K
Would you like to show "Love on the Move" to foster, adoptive, kinship families in our community? This is your invitation to join God's Hands 4 Kids in doing just that. Could you make a pan of lasagna for GH4K's Connect Support Group Christmas Celebration on December 8 delivering ready to serve. For details and to sign up go to our website GH4K.org There will be more opportunities to give shared there. Godshands4kids@gmail.com
Howard Center Presents "Welcome Christmas: Peace on Earth"
The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale conducted by Stephen Zork collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Élysée in the 25th annual presentation of Welcome Christmas. The theme of the concert is “Peace on Earth” and comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols. The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini’s “Gloria” to Harry Simeon’s choral setting of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join us for this special concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.
Christmas Banquet for Seniors Sunday, December 10
The Christmas Banquet for Seniors comes this year on Sunday, the 10th of December, at 1:00 PM at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. This year, Village Church is responsible for decorating the tables, the meal, and the program. (Next year it will be PMC's turn.) The cost of the meal is $20 for everyone. However, PMC and Village Church will pay for all attending Senior members of their respective churches. All other Senior members will need to pay at the door. If you have not yet signed up for the Christmas Banquet, please call either the Village SDA Church at 269-471-7795 OR Pioneer Memorial Church at 269-471-3133 OR Cleon White at 269-471-5553 by December 5.