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

 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

Offering for August 2, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.

It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.