Backpacks for Berrien will be collecting single-serve, non-parishable food items for Berrien Springs school children in need throughout the month of December. Please see the collection bins and needs lists in The Commons and inside the entrance to the office. Thank you for your help!
Farewell Pioneer: Vision Calls
Resources
Pastor
Taurus MontgomeryTaurus Montgomery is the pastor of Pioneer’s Benton Harbor Outreach, Harbor of Hope. Having grown up in the southern inner city of Mobile, Alabama, Taurus is familiar with the struggles and challenges facing urban youth today.
Offering
Saturday, December 23, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“IN DULCI JUBILO” (“In Sweet Jubilation”) • Walther, Piutti, Lang
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP, & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain, Andrews University
“BORN TO SAVE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • 136, st. 3, 2
“Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child” • 133
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1, 3
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“What Child Is This?” • traditional English
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
CAROL OF THE SEASON
“Away in a Manger” • 124
RECOGNITION OF SERVICE FOR TAURUS MONTGOMERY
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 1:18-21 NIV
Acts 16:6-10 NIV
Rachel Wilson, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Here the World’s Desire” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“Farewell Pioneer: Vision Calls”
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547
CLOSING MUSIC
“IN DULCI JUBILO”, (“In Sweet Jubilation”) • Johann Sebastian Bach
Backpacks for Berrien Food Collection
Pioneer 2024 Contribution Statements
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Spanish Sabbath School Class
Sabbath School is the perfect setting to rediscover the power of Bible study and prayer. In one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, we aspire to allow all our church members, students, and guests to study and learn in their language. To further this, we are establishing the Spanish Sabbath School Class so all our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters can join us in learning together in our weekly Sabbath School. With that, please grab your Spanish sabbath school lesson and join us starting Sabbath, January 4, 2025.
150th Anniversary Commemorative Blanket Available
Looking for a luxurious and thoughtful Christmas gift? These limited-edition, 100% wool blankets are crafted from the wool of the sheep raised at the AU Agriculture Education Center to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Andrews University. Made at
Mountain Meadow Wool Mill with natural, undyed wool, these high-quality blankets are perfect for family, friends, or anyone who values something special and meaningful. With only 45 still available, they’re truly one-of-a-kind! To learn more, go to the Made at Andrews store (www.madeatandrews.com) and search for "Logo blanket."
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis
- December 28 - Sexual Intimacy and Marriage Oneness
- January 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Marriage Oneness
- January 11 - Family, Friends and Marriage Oneness
Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in Pioneer Room 141.
Care for Cuba
A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!