There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
How To Stay Married Forever and Like It
After You Say 'I Do'
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
Offering
Saturday, October 21, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHORAL INTROIT
“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“DIVINE LOVE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • words 513, mel. 316
“Jesus Loves Me” • 190 st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350, st. 1
Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders
OFFERTORY
“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)
Johnny Suarez, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo
MESSAGE
“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHORAL INTROIT
“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart” • “I Speak Jesus”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members
BAPTISM
Emmett Elijah Martin with Ben Martin, and Luke Anthony Palmer with Rodney Palmer
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo
PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH
Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders
OFFERTORY
“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Raise A Hallelujah” • “Amazed” • “To God Be The Glory”
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)
MESSAGE
“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
Fellowship Dinner
Offering for December 9, 2023
Adventist Community Services
People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. Adventist Community Services offers diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the vulnerable in their community.
David walked into Joseph’s Storehouse Food Pantry, an ACS center in Oklahoma. The staff soon learned that he had recently been released from prison and was saving money to rent an apartment. At the time, he was living in a tent near a creek just outside of town and had no way to cook. David chose food that was ready to eat out of the package.
Realizing that more was needed, a volunteer invited him back the next day to pick up cooking items. The volunteer went shopping for items they didn’t already have at the center and soon, David received a small cook stove, fuel, can opener, and cookware when he returned. ACS continues to assist David with food when he runs low, and prays for his safety and for God’s continued presence.
Whether giving food and cooking gear, dental care, clothing, after school tutoring, or English language skills, your ACS offering paves a pathway forward for somebody in need.
Ellen White shared, “The Savior mingled with men as one who desired their good. He showed His sympathy for them, ministered to their needs, and won their confidence. Then He bade them, ‘Follow Me’” (Ministry of Healing, p. 143).
Adventist Community Service’s ministries mingle in our communities, bringing Jesus’ goodwill to the people. Join us and become the practical hands and feet of God in our world.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Pioneer Annual Christmas Breakfast
Our annual Christmas breakfast potluck will be on December 23, 2023, from 9:00 - 10:15 AM at the Commons. Bring your favorite breakfast to share.
A-J - breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal
K-R - bread, muffin, or pastries
S-Z - fruits
Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts.
Soup for Students
Pioneer Young Adult Ministries is hosting Soup for Students. All Collegiate-aged individuals are welcomed to attend and enjoy soup and a touch of home while studying for finals. Volunteers can contact Prescott Khair (prescott.khair@pmchurch.org) or text SOUP to 269-281-2345.
You Visited Me
Jesus said, "When I was in prison, you visited Me." If you have a heart for reaching out to a lonely person in need of encouragement while incarcerated, have I got a person for you! Please contact Sue Wein (whitewsu@andrews.edu). I will give you the details and help you in connecting with her.
Bring a Toy, Spread some joy.
In just a few weeks, on December 9, we will be having our annual Children’s Celebration of Christmas. This is the worship service every year where we bring a new unwrapped toy for a child up to age 16. These gifts will go to families in our community who are not able to purchase gifts. This is yet another way that Pioneer can be Love on the Move!
4th Annual "First Advent" Reflections
It is time to join the 4th Annual "First Advent Reflections". This Christmas season the Pioneer Women’s Ministries Team is delighted to invite you to reflect on Handel's "Messiah".
A daily email and a text will be sent to the ladies who sign-up. To register text the word "Hallelujah" to 269-281-2345
Love on the Move - GH4K
Would you like to show "Love on the Move" to foster, adoptive, kinship families in our community? This is your invitation to join God's Hands 4 Kids in doing just that. Could you make a pan of lasagna for GH4K's Connect Support Group Christmas Celebration on December 8 delivering ready to serve. For details and to sign up go to our website GH4K.org There will be more opportunities to give shared there. Godshands4kids@gmail.com
Howard Center Presents "Welcome Christmas: Peace on Earth"
The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale conducted by Stephen Zork collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Élysée in the 25th annual presentation of Welcome Christmas. The theme of the concert is “Peace on Earth” and comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols. The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini’s “Gloria” to Harry Simeon’s choral setting of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join us for this special concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.
Christmas Banquet for Seniors Sunday, December 10
The Christmas Banquet for Seniors comes this year on Sunday, the 10th of December, at 1:00 PM at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. This year, Village Church is responsible for decorating the tables, the meal, and the program. (Next year it will be PMC's turn.) The cost of the meal is $20 for everyone. However, PMC and Village Church will pay for all attending Senior members of their respective churches. All other Senior members will need to pay at the door. If you have not yet signed up for the Christmas Banquet, please call either the Village SDA Church at 269-471-7795 OR Pioneer Memorial Church at 269-471-3133 OR Cleon White at 269-471-5553 by December 5.