To remember the remarkable lives of Drs. Jasmine and N. Jacob, a memorial service will be held June 21, starting at 3:30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. For those who cannot attend in person, you can watch online by using the following link: https://pmchurch.org/media/specialevents In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to REACH International (www.reach.org).
He’s Closer Than You Think
Resources
Speaker
Lindsey PrattLindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, May 17, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Be Still, My Soul, for God Is Near" • David Johnson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing" • 334
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" • 624, st. 1
Marilyn Butler, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Andante Molto" • Clara Schumann
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
Andrews Academy Spotlight
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee" • 574, st. 1, 3a, 4b
MESSAGE
"He's Closer Than You Think"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"He Lives" • 251. st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
"Be Thou My Vision" • trad. Irish melody
OPENING MUSIC
"Be Still, My Soul, for God Is Near" • David Johnson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Good, Good Father"
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"I Want Jesus to Walk With Me" • 624, st. 1
Marilyn Butler, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Enzo Fernando Bacchiocchi and Gianna Sofia Bacchiocchi with Fernando Canale
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Andante Molto" • Clara Schumann
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rebecca Kelln, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
PIONEER LIFE
Andrews Academy Spotlight
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 41:10 NIV
Cora Prouty, Ruth Murdoch Student
PRAISE
"Holy Forever" • "Our God"
MESSAGE
"He's Closer Than You Think"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
"He Lives" • 251. st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
"Be Thou My Vision" • trad. Irish melody
Jasmine and N. Jacob Memorial Service
Offering for June 21, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).
God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!
What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing.
But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.
Young adults
Every week, the Pioneer Church serves breakfast to young adults and professionals. If you'd like to help, consider cooking, donating baked goods, or assisting with clean-up. We welcome monetary donations and active support to help young adults navigate their future decisions. For more information or to get involved, please get in touch with Peggy Reed-Schnepp at 269-815-2101. Text messages are answered the quickest. Thank you!
Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.