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/.
Nixing the Nazareth Factor
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, May 18, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“THE SON WHERE’ER THE SUN”: A HYMN FOCUS
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478, st. 2
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“This Is My Father’s World” • Franklin Sheppard
CHILDREN’S STORY
Llona Chapman, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 43:16-19 NIV
Dorcas Kilembe, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Remains My Joy” • Johann Sebastian Bach / Myra Hess
MESSAGE
“Nixing the Nazareth Factor”
Pastor Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“This Is My Father’s World” • 92
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478, st. 2
BAPTISM
Kendra Mosimbwa with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Remains My Joy” • Johann Sebastian Bach / Myra Hess
OFFERTORY
“This Is My Father’s World” • Franklin Sheppard
CHILDREN STORY
Llona Chapman, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 43:16-19 NIV
Dorcas Kilembe, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Holy Spirit” • “Famous For (I Believe)”
MESSAGE
“Nixing the Nazareth Factor”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • Kenneth Logan
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
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.
Offering for March 8, 2025
Adventist World Radio
In 1 Corinthians 9:22 Paul says, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some” (NIV). As one of those possible means to save some, the Adventist church in North America is using television. There are millions of people who watch Adventist media programs every year.
If the Apostle Paul would have been alive in the 21st century, he would be sharing a Christ-centered message of hope and wholeness through technology and media. Jesus told the Apostle Peter, “Feed my sheep.” Peter would also be using the internet and social media to feed His lambs.
We are living in a time when people are watching more TV than reading books or pamphlets. The average person watches TV for around 2 hours and 51 minutes while reading for no more than 16 minutes and 48 seconds during the average day. Ellen White said this in 1914, “the circulation of the printed page has come to be a mighty factor in the dissemination of the truths of the third angel's message.” (Review & Herald. November 5, 1914). If she was alive today, Mrs. White would point to TV as the mighty factor in preaching the three angels’ message.
Your offering today will help Adventist Television Ministries continue to reach millions of people around the world and help spread the gospel to those who are searching and those who are lost. Help us fulfill the great commission.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
March 9 Meeting of Adventist Seniors of Michiana
Are you looking forward to Spring? Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the ASM meeting at the Village Church Fellowship Hall March 9 at 1:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Don’t forget the time change that day! After the potluck, Dr Lois Burn will present “Joy thru Gardening”. Come for a master class in staying healthy and happy as gardening task resume this spring. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.
RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor's Day
Parents with students who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming! March 10 6:00 PM. Kindergarten Visitor's Day is the next morning, March 11!
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
