Pastor

Taurus Montgomery

Taurus 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.

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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

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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