We are inviting all widows and widowers to join us for a nature walk at 9:00 AM, June 1, at the home of Dave and Terri Village. We will also be having a vegetarian potluck and a birdwatching presentation with boat rides to follow. We hope to see you there!
The Holy Hurricane
The Wind That Works
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, November 04, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71, st. 1-3
“O for That Flame of Living Fire” • 264
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” • 265, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit” • 260, st. 1
Alfred Kelimbe, AU Seminary Student
OFFERTORY
“Pleading Savior” • Sondra Tucker
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Daniel Trethewey, AU Seminary Student
SCRIPTURE READING
John 20:19-22 NIV
Frankel Francois, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” • Joel Raney
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Works–Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” • 262
CLOSING MUSIC
“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Rogers
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“How Great Thou Art”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Alfred Kelimbe, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” • Joel Raney
OFFERTORY
“Pleading Savior” • Sondra Tucker
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Daniel Trethewey, AU Seminary Student
PRAISE
“Thank You Jesus For The Blood”
“Blessed Assurance”
SCRIPTURE READING
John 20:19-22 NIV
PRAISE
“Goodness of God”
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Works–Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” • 262
CLOSING MUSIC
“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Rogers
Widow and Widowers Bird Watching Brunch
11356 S Lake Chapin Rd, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events
Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events.
- Class Night May 22, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy
- Consecration May 23, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church
- Baccalaureate May 24, 11:45 AM at Pioneer Memorial Church
- Commencement May 25, 11:00 AM at Pioneer Memorial Church
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- May 17- Love Language One: Words of Affirmation
- May 24- Love Language Two: Quality Time
- May 31- Love Language Three: Receiving Gifts
- June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.
Offering for May 17, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When our kids were old enough to work, it warmed our hearts when we saw them buying gifts for each other for special occasions such as birthdays and Christmas, or no occasion at all. They received great joy in seeing their siblings’ reactions when opening the gifts.
God too, loves a cheerful giver. I learned in my study of giving that our motives for giving are important. Giving results from two motives -- either from unselfish love, or for personal reward.
The gifts exchanged between couples may serve as an example of unselfish devotion. On the other hand, many gifts are not gifts at all, but a means to an end. They may be given to promote, to influence, or to bribe. Some give out of pressure or obligation.
God measures the gift by the motive of the giver. But “the offering from the heart that loves, God delights to honor…. If we have given our hearts to Jesus, we also shall bring our gifts to Him. Our gold and silver, our most precious earthly possessions, our highest mental and spiritual endowments, will be freely devoted to Him who loved us, and gave Himself for us.” (Desire of Ages, p.65)
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Mission and Strategy Statements Town Hall Meetings
The Elders have finished! After many months of prayerful and concerted work, the draft of Pioneer's potential new mission and strategy statements are ready for your review.
Please join us at any of the identical Town Hall/Q & A sessions listed below to hear Pastor Shane and our elders present the drafts for your feedback. Our goal is to take your input, modify the drafts as needed, sent them back to the church board for final review, and begin implementation in the Fall.
Please join us for any of these important and impactful meetings that will help guide Pioneer's witness for years to come!
- May 13, Tuesday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- May 18, Sunday, 9:00 - 11:00 AM
- May 22, Thursday, 7:00 - 9:00 PM (Zoom only)
House of Prayer Series Led By Pastor Dwight Nelson
“How to Pray for Rome NOW: Following Jesus in Today’s Headlines”
House of Prayer Spring Series, 7 PM, Pioneer Earliteen Loft, May 2025
- May 7 “The Sea Beast and Jesus” (Revelation 13)
- May 14 “The Little Horn and Jesus” (Daniel 7 & 2 Thessalonians 2)
- May 21 “The Purple and Scarlet Woman and Jesus” (Revelation 17)
- May 28 “The Babylonian Queen and Jesus” (Revelation 18)
“Prophecy is fast fulfilling. More, much more, should be said about these tremendously important subjects. The day is at hand when the destiny of every soul will be fixed forever. This day of the Lord hastens on apace. . . . Great pains should be taken to keep this subject before the people. The solemn fact is to be kept not only before the people of the world, but before our own churches also, that the day of the Lord will come suddenly, unexpectedly. The fearful warning of the prophecy is addressed to every soul. Let no one feel that he is secure from the danger of being surprised. Let no one's interpretation of prophecy rob you of the conviction of the knowledge of events which show that this great event is near at hand.” (Fundamentals of Christian Education 335)
Mission and Strategy Statements Town Hall Meetings
Pioneer Youth Chapel
The Elders have finished! After many months of prayerful and concerted work, the draft of Pioneer's potential new mission and strategy statements are ready for your review.
Please join us at any of the identical Town Hall/Q & A sessions listed below to hear Pastor Shane and our elders present the drafts for your feedback. Our goal is to take your input, modify the drafts as needed, sent them back to the church board for final review, and begin implementation in the Fall.
Please join us for any of these important and impactful meetings that will help guide Pioneer's witness for years to come!
May 13, Tuesday, 7:00-9:00 PM
May 18, Sunday, 9:00-11:00 AM
May 22, Thursday, 7:00-9:00 PM (Zoom only)
Holding Onto Jesus
Sunday, May 25, 3-5 PM Pioneer Youth Chapel What do we do when our life is shaken by illness, a great loss, or some other devastation? How do we find God when it feels like He isn’t there? Women of all ages are invited to hear Emily Gibbs share her testimony, and explore ways that we can have resilience in the midst of difficult experiences. Register by texting TRIALS to 269-281-2345. Questions? Email women@pmchurch.org.
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Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
