Pioneer Offices Closed  —  

for the July 4th holiday. Starting Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 P.M. through Friday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6.

 
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Sports Nation

Part 1: The Christian Athlete’s Challenge

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Pastor

Shane Anderson

Shane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023.  His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics.  He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)."  He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting.  He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.

Offering

Saturday, September 07, 2024

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09/14/2024
Part 2: Win One for the Giver
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OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

"AWAKE! STRETCH! RUN! PRESS!"—A HYMN CYCLE

"My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2 & 4, mel. 82
"I'm Pressing on the Upward Way" • 625, st. 1 & 4

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV
Karen Korave, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Called As Partners in Christ's Service" • “Lord, Open Up Our Eyes" • “Still"

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV • Susan Zork

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

Offering for July 4, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!

Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.

Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
  • July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”