Ruth Murdoch Elementary Dedication & Andrews Academy 2024 Baccalaureate

Saturday, May 25, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach

PROCESSIONAL

”Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson

WELCOME

Evelyn Savory

HYMN OF PRAISE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jonah Bourget

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

”Spiritual Medley”

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 14:27-29 NIV
Ryan Zygowiec

OFFERTORY

“To God Be the Glory” • Paul Thompson

CHILDREN STORY

Easton Murphy

PRAISE

“It Is Well” • “Our God” • “How Great Is Our God”

MESSAGE

“Sailing the Uncharted Course”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING VOLUNTARY

“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” •  L. Bourgeois

PROCESSIONAL

”Christ for the World” • K. Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Bordes Henry Saturne

BAPTISM

Isabella Dah with Lindsey Pratt

PRAISE

“Praise To The Lord” • “Above All” • “Worthy Is The Lamb”

PRAYER

Youngbo Chun

OFFERTORY

The Brown Family
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • T. Zimmerman

SCRIPTURE READING

Ana Flores

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“God of Our Fathers” • T. Zimmerman

SERMON

“Lessons from Lepers”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

CLOSING HYMN

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524

BENEDICTION

Paula Fortune
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” • 669

RECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz

CLOSING VOLUNTARY

“Choral Song” • S. Wesley

 

With This in Mind...

 Sleep helps you make new memories! Sleep prepares your brain to learn, then, after learning, it cements your memory and prevents forgetting (Walker, 2017). Be temperate (1 Cor 9:25). Get adequate sleep! Your memory will thank you for it.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath following the second worship service, in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Celebration of Life

You are invited to join in the Celebration of Life for Emilie Oosterwal-Tilstra. The gathering will be Sun, June 1, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Stark Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs

Offering for May 31, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

When God liberated the Israelites from Egypt, He instructed them to dedicate a tithe of their belongings to the sanctuary's service. This was a distinct contribution designated for a specific purpose. The tithe was reserved for supporting those who served in the sanctuary. It was to be collected from the increase of all growth, and together with gifts and offerings, it furnished resources to sustain the gospel's ministry at that time. Today, God expects from us no less. His blessings to us are not diminished, but rather greater, than they were for the Israelites. His kingdom continues to need funds and resources. The tithe is set aside to those who are directly involved in gospel ministries such as ministers, teachers, missionaries, and Bible workers.

Offerings, on the other hand, are used for the operational cost of the church and various ministries. The great commission to “Go and make disciples” and tell people about the love of God must be carried forward. God has made substantial provision for this task through tithes and offerings. He intends that the gospel ministry IS fully funded. He considers the tithe as His own, and it should always be viewed as a sacred reserve. Today, let’s fulfill the gospel commission to “Go and make disciples” by funding it with the Lord’s money.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Iris Bloom Time

 The iris bloom time has started, the sign is out at 8875 Kephart Lane, Berrien Springs, come see and smell the many iris that will be blooming in the next few weeks. Share with your friends.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • May 31- Love Language Three: Receiving Gifts
  • June 7- Love Language Four: Acts of Service
  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

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/.