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

 

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Offering for March 15, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

When Joseph Leek died, he left nearly $1.8 million to an organization that provided guide dogs for the blind.

Nothing unusual there. Except that nobody, not even his own family, had any idea that he had that kind of money. The 90-year-old lived like a pauper, according to his daughters. He watched television at a neighbor's house to save on electricity, put off home repairs, and bought secondhand clothes.

Joseph’s problem was not the lack of money; he was driven to save money to help others.

Likewise, the lack of funds isn't the real issue in the church, but a lack of understanding in the purpose of giving and why God installed this as part of the redemptive restoration process. When we don’t participate in giving, it weakens our spirituality and the spirit of generosity. By giving regularly, we nurture a generous spirit which aligns more with Christ's character.

Giving offerings shouldn’t be motivated by earthly rewards, but by sharing in Christ's eternal glory. Now this is priceless! The right understanding of giving should propel us to give more for His glory. That’s why our donations to the church should not be driven by emotional appeals and feelings, but by our love and deep commitment to Christ and the people He gave His life for.

Today, let’s ask the Holy Spirit to help us give so we can reflect Christ’s unselfishness. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Sabbath School Lesson Overview for Second Quarter

Dr Roy Gane will present the major themes and concepts included in the second quarter's Sabbath School lessons:  Allusions, Images, Symbols:  How to Study Bible Prophecy.  This overview, scheduled for March 22, 4:00-5:30pm. will meet in the PMC Commons. All are welcome.  For further information, please contact  Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com or call 269-876-7476.

 

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox