Speaker

Esther R. Knott

Offering

Saturday, June 29, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

”All Things Bright and Beautiful” • Lani Smith
“Praise to the Lord” • J. Walther / M. Reger / G. Merkel

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Bryan von Dorpowski, Elder

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Christiane & Dorothea Gallos, Pioneer Members

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Morning Trumpet” • Benjamin White / Ovid Young

VEC REPORT

Rick Jones & Maureen Raj, VEC Co-Chairs

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PIONEER PASTOR

Shane Anderson with Hans & Cass Miranda-Chavez

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN STORY

Esther R. Knott, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Matt. 28:18-20 NIV
Kris Sisodia, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Lord, Speak to Me” • 541, st. 1, 2

MESSAGE

“Contagious: Stay Away or Come Closer”
Esther R. Knott, Associate Director, NAD Ministerial Department

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

CLOSING MUSIC

“Fugue on the name ‘Alain’” • Maurice Duruflé

 

OPENING MUSIC

”All Things Bright and Beautiful” • Lani Smith
“Praise to the Lord” • J. Walther / M. Reger / G. Merkel

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Bryan von Dorpowski, Elder

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Heather Crews, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Morning Trumpet” • Benjamin White / Ovid Young

VEC REPORT

Rick Jones & Maureen Raj, VEC Co-Chairs

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PIONEER PASTOR

Shane Anderson with Hans & Cass Miranda-Chavez

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk As a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN STORY

Esther R. Knott, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Matt. 28:18-20 NIV • Kris Sisodia, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“His Mercy Is More” • “ Just As I Am” • “Goodness of God”

MESSAGE

“Contagious: Stay Away or Come Closer”
Esther R. Knott, Associate Director, NAD Ministerial Department

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

CLOSING MUSIC

“Fugue on the name ‘Alain’” • Maurice Duruflé

 

Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

Offering for August 2, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.

It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

District Nine Family Camp - (Sub) Camp Au Sable

 Although registration for District Nine Family Camp is still open at www.midistrictnine.com, ALL rooms and RV sites have been reserved!  However, if you wish to tent there are spaces still available.  If you wish to bring your RV, there are spaces available ONLY in the Northwoods.

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

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.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.