Saturday, October 05, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"GOD LEAD US"—A HYMN CYCLE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348, st. 1, 2
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 350
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Lord, Speak to Me" • Sheldon Curry
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
Sally DiCicco, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Lead Me, Lord" • 691
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Take Rest In Me" • Damita Dawn Bass
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“The Overflow (Fill Me Again)" • "Great Are You, Lord"
"Created to Worship" • "Great Are You, Lord"
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
Offering for May 30, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”
The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.
And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Widows and Widowers Picnic
WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
