OPENING MUSIC
“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
OFFERTORY
Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw
CHILDREN’S STORY
Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student
Chloe Smith, RMES Student
CARE FOR CUBA REPORT
SCRIPTURE READING
Arnelly Miechel Siby, AU Graduate Student
Micah 7:18-19 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback
MESSAGE
“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
299 (to the tune of 315)
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1-3
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • 695
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student
PRAISE
“Come, All Christians, Be Committed” • 634, st. 1, 3 & 4
OFFERTORY
Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw
CHILDREN’S STORY
Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student
CARE FOR CUBA REPORT
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback
MESSAGE
“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
CLOSING SONG
“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive” • 299 (to the tune of 315)
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
