Speaker

Calvin B. Rock

Offering

Saturday, March 09, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

“Poem of Divine Love” • Kenneth Logan

CHORAL INTROIT

“Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing” • Gordon Young

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“OUR”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Christ Is Alive!” • 182, st. 1, 3, 4
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1, 2, 4
“Where Cross the Crowded Ways” • 355, st. 1, 2, 4
“Blest Be the Tie” • 350, st. 1-3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Blest Be the Tie” • 350, st. 1
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“Christ’s Love for All” • Anon. Melody

CHILDREN’S STORY

Ezra Jean-Baptiste with Jean-Ires Michel

SCRIPTURE READING

John 14: 25-27 NIV
Cindy Hill, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Even When He Is Silent” • Kim André Arnesen

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

MESSAGE

“Not Yet the Holy Spirit”
Calvin B. Rock

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Showers of Blessing” • 195, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” • David Johnson

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Poem of Divine Love” • Kenneth Logan

CHORAL INTROIT

“Now Let Us All Praise God and Sing” • Gordon Young

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“Christ Is Alive!” • 182, st. 1, 3, 4
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1, 2, 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Spirit of the Living God” • 672
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

BABY DEDICATION

Yohann Kaye Delatiam Witherspoon with John Reeve

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Even When He Is Silent” • Kim André Arnesen

OFFERTORY

“Christ’s Love for All” • Anon. Melody

CHILDREN’S STORY

Ezra Jean-Baptiste with Jean-Ires Michel

PRAISE

“Nothing But The Blood” • “O Come To The Altar”
“New Wine” • “No Longer Slaves”

SCRIPTURE READING

John 14: 25-27 NIV

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

MESSAGE

“Not Yet the Holy Spirit”
Calvin B. Rock

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Showers of Blessing” • 195, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” •  David Johnson

 

Caring Hearts and Woman's Ministries Seminar

Did you lose something? Or someone?  Come hear Frank Hasel, from the Biblical Research Institute, share his story of loss on October 25 at 6 PM at the AFM Training Center, Morgan Hall. 10652 Rangeline Road, Berrien Springs. Refreshments will be served after the presentation, and books will be available for purchase (cash only). Sponsored by Caring Hearts and Pioneer Women's Ministries.

Follow Me A Weekend of Discipleship

What does it really mean to follow Jesus?

This weekend, we’ll explore the heart of discipleship—what it truly means to walk with Jesus through life’s highs and lows. Through the ups and downs that define student life today—academic stress, identity questions, friendships, family tension, and digital noise—we’ll explore what following Christ really looks like. Not in theory, but in real life. In your life.

Jesus said, “Follow Me.” That’s more than a call—it’s a collision with everything else competing for your attention. It’s not about perfect performance or polished faith. It’s a radical invitation to walk with Jesus wherever He leads, no matter the cost. And it will cost you. Comfort. Control. Maybe even popularity. But what you gain is far greater—life with the King, purpose that doesn't fade, and hope that holds in every storm.

The question is not just, “Is He calling?”
The question is: How will you respond?

Please join Pioneer and GYC for a special weekend series October 24 and 25 to learn more.

Church Offices Closed

Church offices will be closed for the Columbus Day Holiday on Monday October 13.

Graduate and Young Professionals Sabbath School

 We are launching our Graduate/Young Professional Sabbath School on October 18th. The class will be held in the Student Center's leadership lab. If you have any questions contact Chaplain Jacob Gibbs.

Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 17 & 18

Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 17-19, 2025. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 5 and 0). 

 

AA Freshman Class Fundraiser

Please, support the AA Freshman class by ordering pupusas and more by October 17th. Pupusas freeze well! Order for future dinners!!!

Announcing Honduras mission trip

Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the  Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu

Help Pack 7,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars

On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9 am in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/H9pHrvudPiex8yns5 (Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER.) 

Offering for October 11, 2025

Michigan Radio Ministries

In the parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus talks about a person who was poor spiritually because he invested in the wrong things in life. Despite his worldly affluence, he is deemed spiritually impoverished because he hoards wealth for self-gratification, while neglecting to invest in God’s kingdom.

Jesus concludes the parable with a warning, “This is how it will be with whoever stores up things for themselves but is not rich toward God” (Luke 12:13-21, NKJV). So, the key is to be rich toward God? How do we do that? It means treasuring what He treasures: our relationship with Him and others, love and compassion for hurting human beings, and a heart that seeks to do good and be generous.

Paul echoes this sentiment in 1 Timothy 6:18, urging believers "to do good, to be rich in good deeds, and to be generous and willing to share." This is not just about charitable acts or monetary donations, but rather about an attitude of generosity that permeates all aspects of our lives, reflecting God's own generosity towards us.

Remember, we are most like God when we are generous with our money and our actions. What has God given you to invest in others? 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

IMPACT with Alejandro Bullón

One of the most significant problems people face today is loneliness. Even though they live in nice houses and drive new cars, people are alone inside their homes and cry inside their cars. There are many problems with alcoholism in American families, and the pressures of social media on young people are getting stronger. No one shows who they really are; everyone is taught to create a facade that makes them appear happier and more complete, but the reality is that people are becoming increasingly depressed and anxious. The two nights of preaching with Pastor Alejandro Bullón will bring messages to the heart about how Jesus is the only solution to American society's problems and today's world. There is no other way out but the word of God. There is no one else but Christ to bring true peace and security to our lives. He is the only one who can take us out of a life of loneliness and connect us with him and other people who live for him.

Please join us at Pioneer on October 17 at 7:00 PM and on October 18 at 5:30 PM. (Programs will be in Spanish with translation via App, please bring your smart phone and headphones if you will need translation).

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