Saturday, May 27, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PROCESSIONAL

“Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson

CALL TO WORSHIP

Alayna Prentice

INVOCATION

Daniel White

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249

CALL TO PRAYER

Jonathan Mills
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Briauna Skinner

CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING

Ava Zygowiec

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

“The Prayer” • arr. Bob Cerulli
Jonni Rosenthal, Ava Zygowiec & Daniel White

SONG OF PRAISE

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
“Build My Life”

SCRIPTURE READING

Chrissy Penno

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Down To The River To Pray” • arr. Mary McDonald

MESSAGE

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“This Is Our Faith” • 2023 Tent Theme Song, written by RMES Students

RECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

PRESIDING

Steven Atkins, Class Sponsor

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. H. Purcell

PROCESSIONAL

“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Pioneer Youth Pastor

PRAISE

Andrews Academy Praise Team

PRAYER

James Yi
Parent of Enoch Yi

OFFERING

Khatri-Chetri Family
Princess-Jasmine Khatri-Chetri

OFFERTORY

“Jericho . . . arr. P. Yoder
Marco Sciarabba-Badenas, Alto Saxophone I
Zane Freeman, Alto Saxophone II
Donovan Caagbay, Tenor Saxophone
Nathaniel Miller, Baritone Saxophone

SCRIPTURE READING

Michael Gayle
Parent of Alexia Gayle

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth . . . arr. J. Dawson

SERMON

Gerardo Oudri
Parent of Fiorella Oudri

HYMN

“Take My Life and Let it Be” • 330

BENEDICTION

Jay Johnson
Parent of Karla Johnson

PRAYER RESPONSE

“The Lord Bless You” • 669

RECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz

CLOSING VOLUNTARY

“Choral Song” • S. Wesley

 

Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family

The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com

Howard Center Presents...K-Anthony

K-Anthony March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM. Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return. 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.

Second Quarter Sabbath School Lessons Review

Second quarter Sabbath School lessons overview including major themes will be presented by Dr Andrew Tompkins on March 28, 4:00-5:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Although targeted to the Sabbath School teachers, everyone is invited. For additional information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 A fellowship dinner will follow the second worship service in the Commons. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for March 7, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Have you ever experienced being abandoned? Do you sometimes feel forsaken? Dr. Jen Theule, a psychologist of the Canadian Psychological Association, when writing about child attachment describes it as an emotional relationship between two people in which one is dependent on the other to fulfil their needs and provide nurture and protection.1 In the case of children, they depend on their parents or significant caregiver (such as a teacher) to provide for their needs over time. When this is not forthcoming, the child experiences several emotional disconnects, which can cause an adverse impact on how they operate in relationships in later years. However, when the process of attachment is successful, children grow up feeling secure. When it is not successful, they grow up experiencing various types of insecurities.

The Scripture assures us in many places that our Creator will never abandon us. One such scripture is Isaiah 49:15, which says, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (ESV). God will never forsake us, and we can trust His word. So, as we return our tithes and offerings today, let us give with a willing heart to our local church budget, so that our children and youth can be nurtured for the glory of God.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Care for Cuba—Urgent Need

Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org

Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700

Something in Common Sabbath School

Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.  

  • January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
  • February 7- A new way of thinking
  • February 14- Go to higher ground
  • February 21-Get real about yourself
  • February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
  • March 7- Gently engage others
  • March 14- Get together
  • March 21- Overcome evil will good

Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30. 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.