Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145)
The Guerrilla Gospel
Surrounded By Rebels
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
OPENING MUSIC
“Meditation” • Jules Massenet
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • 187, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1
Gisela Ramos
RENOVATE 2.0 CELEBRATION
Ben Martin, Bryan von Dorpowski, and Pioneer Stewardship Committee
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Earthly Strivings, Heavenly Peace” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
”Peace Passing” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Richard Aguilera
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 23:40-43 NIV
Emmett Martin, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord” • 109, st. 1
MESSAGE
”The Guerrilla Gospel: Surrounded by Rebels”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
”Jesus Saves!” • 340
CLOSING MUSIC
”Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord” • Kenneth Logan
Christmas Blessing Opportunity
Christmas Breakfast
Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
Journey to Bethlehem - Live Nativity Walk in Eau Claire
Walk into the advent story... Share in the expectation... Experience God's Glory... Journey to Bethlehem - Come join take this FREE 1 hour walking journey through the Advent Story on December 14 from 5-8 PM. Meet shepherds, the wisemen, Roman soldiers, a Biblical marketplace, Mary and Joseph and discover why Christ came to this earth. Groups Leave from the Student Activity Center located at 6295 W Main St, Eau Claire, MI 49111. Tours leave every 10 minutes between 5 & 8 PM, December 14. No Reservations required, ALS interpreter available, please contact us in advance. Wheelchair accessible journey on paved sidewalk. Questions? Call or text 269-405-5026 or email us at Eauclairecritters@gmail.com.
Spring Semester GROW Groups
Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or click the link below to submit the attached form on or before December 15. https://pmchurch.org/ministries/growgroups/register
Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals
Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.