There will not be any fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Adventures in Faith-Walking
When the Times of Testing Come
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Speaker
Lindsey PrattLindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.
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More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude in Classic Style” • Gordon Young
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Philip Bliss / Jamison Moore
OFFERTORY
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 14:13 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“O for That Flame of Living Fire” • 264
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When the Times of Testing Come”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude in Classic Style” • Gordon Young
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMNS OF PRAISE
“The Lord in Zion Reigneth” • 7
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
BABY DEDICATION
Lia D. Ruiz Espinoza and Mia R. Ruiz Espinoza, presented by David Ruiz Cach and Juanita Espinoza Vasquez with Rodle Ortiz
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“It Is Well With My Soul” • Philip Bliss / Jamison Moore
OFFERTORY
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
HYMN OF PRAISE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515
SCRIPTURE READING
Exodus 14:13 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When the Times of Testing Come”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Variations on Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Albert Travis
Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or click the link below to submit the attached form on or before December 15. https://pmchurch.org/ministries/growgroups/register
Woodrow Whidden died peacefully at home beside his loving wife, Peggy, on Tuesday, November 11. He lived a full life devoted to his family, the ministry, teaching and academic writing. Pioneer has been his home church since 1990 when he began teaching at Andrews. Your love, generosity and comforting presence in the days since Woody's passing have meant so much to our family. Everyone is invited to a public memorial service here at PMC on Friday, December 5, at 1 PM. Love and Thanks from The Whidden Family
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I remember the moment when my wife and I said, “I do” on our wedding day. We made a covenant promise and pledge before God that we would love and be faithful and true to each other. We expressed this covenant of love with words, actions, and gifts to each other! The day we all accepted the Lord, we too made a covenant of love with Him. We honor Him when we take time to worship Him and share His love with others by acts of kindness. But another way we develop our relationship with God and honor and glorify Him is when we return our gifts of time, talents, and our tithes and offerings to Him. "The Lord made a special covenant with men, that if they would regularly set apart the portion designated for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom, the Lord would bless them abundantly, so there would not be room to receive His gifts" (Counsels on Stewardship, p.77).
God has given us this opportunity to enter into a partnership with the Ruler of the universe who is not only interested in the orderly operation of the great galaxies of heaven but also interested in every detail of our lives. Have you set aside your gifts for Him today? Let’s support the ministries around our conference that help people learn more about our God of love.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
The Happy, Healthy Holiday 2025 Cooking demonstration will be on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth Chapel, with samples for everyone downstairs. They are featuring vegan foods suitable for festive events. This event is being co-hosted by Pioneer Health and Wellness, Healthy Together Friends, and RMES Home and School. To register text "FOOD" to 269-281-2345. Questions: please contact Evelyn Kissinger at evelynkissinger@gmail.com.
Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.



