Speaker

John K. McVay

Offering

Saturday, September 28, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor (MDiv '15)

CHORAL INTROIT

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

"TEACH US ON THE WAY" —A HYMN CYCLE

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Lift Up the Trumpet" • 213, st. 1, 2, & 4
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" • Maurice Duruflé
Steven Manoukian, Development Director, Andrews University

OFFERTORY

"The Lord's My Shepherd" • Harold Darke

CHILDREN'S STORY

Hayden Baldwin, (BS '24)

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 2:48-50 NRSVue
Donald Bedney, (MDiv '90, MSA '91)

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"A New Jerusalem Arise" • Kyle Peterson

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" • 469, st. 2

MESSAGE

"A Pupil's Pilgrimage"
John McVay, President Emeritus of Walla Walla University (MDiv '84)

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619

CLOSING MUSIC

"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Praise to the Lord" • Johann Walther

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor (MDiv '15)

CHORAL INTROIT

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

HYMNS OF PRAISE & PILGRIMAGE

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" • Maurice Duruflé
Steven Manoukian, Development Director, Andrews University

OFFERTORY

"The Lord's My Shepherd" • Harold Darke

CHILDREN'S STORY

Hayden Baldwin, (BS '24)

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"A New Jerusalem Arise" • Kyle Peterson

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 2:48-50 NRSVue
Donald Bedney, (MDiv '90, MSA '91)

PRAISE

“There Is A Name I Love To Hear" • "Love Lifted Me!"
"I Am Thine, O Lord" • " Draw Me Close to You"
"More Than Anything / My Jesus, I Love Thee"

MESSAGE

"A Pupil's Pilgrimage"
John McVay, President Emeritus of Walla Walla University (MDiv '84)

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Lead On, O King Eternal" • 619

CLOSING MUSIC

"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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

Dr. Woodrow Whidden, 10/15/1944 - 11/11/2025

Woodrow Whidden died peacefully at home beside his loving wife, Peggy, on Tuesday, November 11.  He lived a full life devoted to his family, the ministry, teaching and academic writing. Pioneer has been his home church since 1990 when he began teaching at Andrews. Your love, generosity and comforting presence in the days since Woody's passing have meant so much to our family. Everyone is invited to a public memorial service here at Pioneer on Friday, December 5, at 1 PM. Love and Thanks from The Whidden Family 

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!

Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

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.

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