Saturday, September 09, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“GOD LIVES, LEADS, AND LIFTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“He Lives!” • 251, st. 1-2
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 3-4
“I’m Pressing on the Upward Way” • 625, st. 1, 4
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” • 627
“Prince of Peace, Control My Will” • 153, st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482, st. 1
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
Brian Wong, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Turn Your Eyes / Make Me A Servant”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
PRAISE
“Cornerstone”
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
PRAISE
“I Surrender All”
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
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
