The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!
Pleading with Jesus
Driving Desire: A Tale of Two Mothers
Saturday, November 05, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Voluntary on the Doxology” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“IT IS WELL WITH MY SOUL”: A HYMN FOCUS
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 1
“It Is Well With My Soul” • C. Moklebust
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 2-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • refrain only of 290
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Dwight K. Nelson
OFFERTORY
“Allegro” • Henry Heron
CHILDREN’S STORY
Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Ashley and Lucy Press, Pioneer Members
Psalm 73:25–26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“A Call to Celebration” • David Angerman
MESSAGE
“Driving Desire: A Tale of Two Mothers”
Silvia Bacchiocchi
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take the World, But Give Me Jesus” words no. 329, st. 2-4; melody no. 191
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Those Are Blessed Who Live in Unswerving Faith” • Johannes Brahms
OPENING MUSIC
“Voluntary on the Doxology” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“When We All Get To Heaven”
“I Love You Lord”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Debbie Michel, Pioneer Elder
ORDINATION OF DEACONS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • C. Moklebust
INTRODUCTION OF GUEST SPEAKER
Dwight K. Nelson
OFFERTORY
“A Call to Celebration” • David Angerman
CHILDREN’S STORY
Richard Aguilera, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Trading My Sorrows"
“Doxology”
MESSAGE
“Driving Desire: A Tale of Two Mothers”
Silvia Bacchiocchi
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take the World, But Give Me Jesus” words no. 329, st. 2-4; melody no. 191
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Those Are Blessed Who Live in Unswerving Faith” • Johannes Brahms
RMES Food Fair & Cultural Showcase
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
Pioneer Jam Session
Pioneer Jam Session will occur on the 1st Sabbath of each month at Pioneer. If you like to sing or play, just come and join in to worship. Sabbath 4:00-6:00
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.