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.
The Right Way to Start the New Year
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, December 31, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
”The Old Year Has Passed Away” • Johann Sebastian Bach
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“FOR TIME AND FOREVER”:A HYMN CYCLE
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 3-4
“Marching to Zion” • 422, st. 1, 4
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Of Fortitude and Faith” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
”The Right Way to Start the New Year”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
THE LORD’S SUPPER
FOOTWASHING DISMISSAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
FOOTWASHING
LORD SUPPER INTRODUCTION
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 26: 26-30 NIV
Vida Giddings, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Philip Giddings, Pioneer Elder
MUSICAL MEDITATION
”What Wondrous Love Is This?” • anon. melody
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
AND OFFERING APPEAL
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Something in Common Sabbath School
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.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
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.