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/.
Any Old Bush Will Do
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
Saturday, May 20, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Adagio in E Major” • Frank Bridge
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“For All the Saints” • mel. no. 421, words on screens
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
WORDS OF APPRECIATION
Ken Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists
HYMN OF FAITH
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1-2, 4
OFFERTORY
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE
MUSIC OF BLESSING
“A Choral Irish Blessing” • Nicholas Palmer
HYMN OF MEDITATION
”Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350
EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE
SCRIPTURE READING
William Yoong, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sanctus” (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) • Charles Gounod
MESSAGE
“Any Old Bush Will Do”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte
CLOSING MUSIC
“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” • Johann Sebastian Bach
“You Who Live in Unswerving Faith Are Blessed” • Johannes Brahms
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
Sabbath School Lesson Overview for Second Quarter
Dr Roy Gane will present the major themes and concepts included in the second quarter's Sabbath School lessons: Allusions, Images, Symbols: How to Study Bible Prophecy. This overview, scheduled for March 22, 4:00-5:30pm. will meet in the PMC Commons. All are welcome. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com or call 269-876-7476.
Offering for March 8, 2025
Adventist World Radio
In 1 Corinthians 9:22 Paul says, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some” (NIV). As one of those possible means to save some, the Adventist church in North America is using television. There are millions of people who watch Adventist media programs every year.
If the Apostle Paul would have been alive in the 21st century, he would be sharing a Christ-centered message of hope and wholeness through technology and media. Jesus told the Apostle Peter, “Feed my sheep.” Peter would also be using the internet and social media to feed His lambs.
We are living in a time when people are watching more TV than reading books or pamphlets. The average person watches TV for around 2 hours and 51 minutes while reading for no more than 16 minutes and 48 seconds during the average day. Ellen White said this in 1914, “the circulation of the printed page has come to be a mighty factor in the dissemination of the truths of the third angel's message.” (Review & Herald. November 5, 1914). If she was alive today, Mrs. White would point to TV as the mighty factor in preaching the three angels’ message.
Your offering today will help Adventist Television Ministries continue to reach millions of people around the world and help spread the gospel to those who are searching and those who are lost. Help us fulfill the great commission.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
March 9 Meeting of Adventist Seniors of Michiana
Are you looking forward to Spring? Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the ASM meeting at the Village Church Fellowship Hall March 9 at 1:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Don’t forget the time change that day! After the potluck, Dr Lois Burn will present “Joy thru Gardening”. Come for a master class in staying healthy and happy as gardening task resume this spring. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.
RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor's Day
Parents with students who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming! March 10 6:00 PM. Kindergarten Visitor's Day is the next morning, March 11!
Master Guide Club
Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.
For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox
