OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“FAITHFUL, CONSTANT LORD AND GOD”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” • 21
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 1-2
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • words 513 st. 1-2, mel. 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
James Ford, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
“Be Thou My Vision” • Irish Melody
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
JoAnn Siagian, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 33:20-22 NIV
Peter Korave, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Beautiful Savior” • Michael Burkhardt
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When Things Don’t Go According to Our Plan”
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“How Firm a Foundation” • 509
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“How Great Is Our God”
“Be Thou My Vision”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ellen Siregar, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Beautiful Savior” • Michael Burkhardt
OFFERTORY
“Be Thou My Vision” • Irish Melody
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Trudean Scott-Elliott, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“O Come To The Altar”
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 33:20-22 NIV
Gianna Bacchiocchi
PRAISE
“Above All”
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When Things Don’t Go According to Our Plan”
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“Wait On You”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
Offering for May 16, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Our churches should be sanctuaries, places of safety, not only in their physical structure but also in their psychological and spiritual atmosphere. Every person who enters, whether a regular attendee or a visitor, should feel genuinely welcomed and valued. We must be careful not to judge or criticize others based on appearances or perceived shortcomings. The church is not a place for the perfect—it is a hospital for sinners in need of healing and grace. Kathryn Davis, host of the Magnify podcast and seminary teacher, reminds us that “hiding our imperfections or harshly judging ourselves or others for those imperfections can be [harmful] to our mental health.”1
Jesus Himself faced criticism for spending time with sinners. His response was clear: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17, NIV).
As a church, our mission is to reflect Christ’s love and create a space where people can grow in faith without fear of rejection. Jesus was patient and kind, while Satan, the “accuser of the brethren,” seeks to bring shame and make us feel unworthy. Yet, Jesus reassures us, just as He did the woman condemned by the Pharisees: “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no
more” (John 8:11, NKJV).
As we return our offerings today, let us also recommit to supporting a church that embodies Christ’s love—a safe and welcoming home for all.
1 https://www.ldsliving.com/how-to-make-our-church-communities-the-safest-place-to-make mistakes/s/11798
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- March 28: Session One - Everything Minus Love = Nothing
- April 11: Session Two - Love is Patient
- April 18: Session Three - Love is Kind
- April 25: Session Four - Love is Humble
- May 2: Session Five - Love is Generous
- May 9: Session Six - Love is Easy Going
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
