OPENING MUSIC
”Christ, He is My Life” • Johann Pachelbel
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Philip & Vida Giddings, Pioneer Elders
CHORAL CALL TO WORSHIP
“I Sing the Mighty Power of God” • Benjamin Harlan
HYMN OF WORSHIP
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191, st. 1, 3, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Suzanne Wein, Pioneer Member
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499, st. 2
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“He Loves Us More / More Than Wonderful” • Michael Speck
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” • Paul Manz
CHILDREN STORY
Brennan Katsuren, Andrews University Graduate
VEC REPORT
Rick Jones & Maureen Raj, VEC Co-Chairs
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Kings 22:34-38 NIV
Kudzani Mbaiwa, RMES Student
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
MESSAGE
“God and Ahab”
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners” • 187
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” • Paul Laubengayer
OPENING MUSIC
”Christ, He is My Life” • Johann Pachelbel
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Philip & Vida Giddings, Pioneer Elders
PRAISE
“When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder”“Jerusalem” • “Holy Spirit Rain Down”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Joe Francisco, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“No One Ever Cared For Me Like Jesus” • F. Weigle / Carlos Lugo
VEC REPORT
Rick Jones & Maureen Raj, VEC Co-Chairs
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus” • Paul Manz
CHILDREN STORY
Brennan Katsuren, Andrews University Graduate
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Kings 22:34-38 NIV
Kudzani Mbaiwa, RMES Student
PRAISE
“Come In” • “Worthy Of It All” • “I Can Only Imagine”
MESSAGE
“God and Ahab”
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Jesus! What a Friend for Sinners” • 187
CLOSING MUSIC
“Sing Praise to God Who Reigns Above” • Paul Laubengayer
Offering for May 10, 2025
Disaster & Famine Relief
This Sabbath, our church joins many others in collecting a special offering to support ongoing disaster relief efforts. Funds collected today support both Adventist humanitarian organizations, Adventist Community Services and Adventist Development and Relief Agency. Each serves in different geographical areas. Adventist Community Services responds to disasters of all kinds across the North American Division which includes the United States, Canada, Bermuda, Guam, and Micronesia. As we approach Christ’s return, the Bible tells us that crisis events will increase. Emergency Management records have tracked disasters for over 50 years and confirm tornadoes are touching down with greater impact, hurricanes are moving at greater speeds, and violent killings in the form of mass shootings increase with alarming frequency. Adventist Community Services stands ready to serve those affected by these and other tragedies. Some services provided are:
- open collection centers to receive and sort donations, sending them to areas of greatest need,
- provide emotional and spiritual care to the distraught,
- and deliver essential supplies to areas hardest hit by a disaster.
1 John 3:18 tells us to love with action and in truth. Today, we ask that you give liberally, and we thank you for joining the team who extends the hand of mercy to people in crisis. Together we are serving communities in Christ’s name.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Love on the Move
Would you like to make a difference in our community? God's Hands 4 Kids has ways you can do that. GH4K loves the "True religion way to love the least of these" James 1:27. The Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner is being held on May 16 in a church in our community. We are working with the Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services to put this on. We are looking for childcare help. Also seeking gift baskets, gifts or gift cards. For more information contact Carol Jordan at Godshands4kids@gmail.com There is a presentation this Friday evening from Unaccompanied Refugee Minors. Ask for more info if interested.
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/.