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!
No Graves in Heaven
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
Offering
Saturday, March 30, 2024
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
Backpacks for Berrien Food Collection
Pioneer 2024 Contribution Statements
Contribution Statements for 2024 will be emailed to you toward the end of January 2025. Please ensure that your email address is current. Should you have any questions regarding your email, please contact the church office. If you require a paper copy of your statement, please notify claudia.sowler@pmchurch.org.
AdventistGiving Online (AGO) Contributions
Your faithfulness is very much appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through Adventist Giving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."
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!