"Love on the Move" is more than just a slogan. It is a way of life. It is at least for God's Hands 4 Kids. We work closely with Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services as well as other area agencies. We extend our caring to other counties as well. There are many ways you as a caring person can make a difference in our community. Today I will suggest two ways you can make that difference. You can do respite, take care of foster kid(s) for a few hours or a few days. No foster license required. Or you could offer to drive someone to an appointment. For more information email Godshands4kids@gmail.com
No Graves in Heaven
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
OPENING MUSIC
“Christ Lay in Death’s Bonds” • Johann Sebastian Bach
“Salvation Is Created” Pavel Chesnokov / Bruce Houseknecht
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP, & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
“HYMNS OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND REIGN”
“Christ Is Alive” • no. 182, st. 1, 3, 4
“Jesus Shall Reign” • no. 227, st. 1, 3, 4
CALL TO PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
“Because He Lives” • 526, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Trudi Starlin, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
“My Jesus! O What Anguish” • Alfred Reed
CHILDREN’S STORY
Brian Strayer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
I Corinthians 15:51-54 NIV
Hanan Legoh, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Resplendent Glory” • Rossano Galante
PROCESSION OF HOPE
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Darlene Anderson, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF RESURRECTION HOPE
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166
MESSAGE
“No Graves in Heaven”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“He Lives” • 251
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Maestoso e Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
You are invited to a hymn sing on July 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help support the church. For more information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.
Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.
World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission
We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.
Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”
Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?
In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.
Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?”
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries