Announcements and upcoming events:



New Announcements This Week:

Village School Spring Concert
Tuesday, May 21, 7:00 p.m.—Howard Performing Arts Center
The Village Adventist Elementary School cordially invites you to come to the Annual Spring Concert. The concert features the Village Beginner and Advanced Band and the Village School Choir. Come and enjoy the music of our young musicians.

New Sabbath School Class
A new Sabbath School class has just started and is meeting in Nethery Hall, Room 143, from 10:30 to 11:30 on Sabbath morning. Our teachers are Woodrow Whiden, Stan Patterson, Paul Petersen, And Wagner Kuhn. This summer we will be studying "Lesser Known Bible Characters." You are invited to join us. For more information write to thayerja@andrews.edu or phone 473.2516.

Memorial Service
Sabbath, May 25, 3:00 p.m.—PMC Youth Chapel
A memorial service celebrating the life of Geneva Galusha-Farnsworth will take place in the Youth Chapel.

Andrews Academy Commencement
Sunday, May 26, 11:00 a.m.—PMC Sanctuary
The Principal and Faculty of Andrews Academy announce the annual Commencement Exercises.

Lebanon Mission Trip
The PMC Youth Mission team led by Glenn Russell is currently in Lebanon for three and a half weeks of shortterm missions ministry. They are busy conducting campus ministry at our college, elementary and secondary schools as well as assisting with a small dental clinic for Syrian refugees. Your prayers and support of this PMC Youth Missions project are much appreciated.

Nicaragua Youth Evangelism Mission Trip
This summer 18 young people from PMC will be traveling to Nicaragua to each preach a full evangelistic series. We are inviting you to support these youth while they work to raise $2000 to cover each of their expenses and the cost of putting on a series of meetings. You can mark your tithe envelope “Nicaragua.”

Flag Camp
Flag Camp is a summer-long day camp on the campus of Andrews University— from June 3 to August 8, that accepts children entering kindergarten to 8th grade. Through creative programming and activities, FLAG Camp seeks to promote the very things for which its name stands: Fun Learning About God. For more information, to register, or donate, visit www.flag-camp.org or call PMC at 269.471.3133.


This Weeks Schedule:

Indonesian Sabbath School Class
Sabbath, May 18, 10:30 a.m.—PMC Sanctuary
Join the Indonesian Sabbath School Class this week!

HAM SS: Young Adult Sabbath School
Sabbath, May 18, 10 a.m.—Horn Archaeological Museum (downstairs in the classroom)
This study group is specifically for young adult university students. Here we pursue God and strive to provide a safe place for asking difficult questions while reading through a selected biblical book. For more information: http://museumss.wordpress.com/

New Testament Sabbath School
Sabbath, May 18, 10:30 a.m.—Nethery Hall Room 143
You are invited to join the Journey Through the New Testament Sabbath School class,  For more information see https://sites.google.com/site/anyplaceparish/

Religious Liberty & Current Events Sabbath School Class!
Sabbath, May 18, 10:30 a.m.—Buller Hall, 135
A  Sabbath School class is  meeting in the History and Political Science Department Suite, Buller Hall 135, every Sabbath at 10:30 AM. Each week a topic relating to religious liberty, prophecy, or current issues in the church will be presented, discussed, and integrated with the Adult Sabbath School lesson for that week. The teachers will be a variety of people with backgrounds in law, history, and political science, and will include John Markovic, Gary Wood, Nicholas Miller, and Gianluca Bacchiocchi.

Kids Library Open Both Services
The Kids Library will be open during 1st and 2nd service each Sabbath.  Parents can check out quiet Bible and nature activities for young children from the Kids Library in the church lobby.  If you have questions, or would like to volunteer conact glynisb@andrews.edu or leave your contact information at the library or church office.

Live-Streaming Available
Sabbath, May 18, 11:45 a.m.—www.pmchurch.tv 
Share our worship with family and friends near and far (anywhere in the world). Simply tell them to go to our website at 11:45 a.m. (ET, USA), where they can click on to the unedited live worship experience of Pioneer (i.e., what you see on the big screens each Sabbath)—enabling members, students, alumni and friends of Pioneer to remain in touch with their “home” congregation every Sabbath.

PMC Family Vespers
Sabbath, May 18, 7:00 p.m.—PMC Youth Chapel
We will watch "The Encounter," a modern-day parable on the Great Controversy.

Scrapbooking Together
Sunday, May 19, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.—PMC Commons
Our final Scrapbooking Crop of the school year is scheduled for Sunday. Bring a friend and come for a day of creativity and fellowship. We provide snacks and will have new prizes. Email davis@pmchurch.org if you plan to attend.

Adventist Retirees of Michiana
Sunday, May 19, 1:00 p.m.—Village Church Family Center
Join us at our next potluck and meeting of the Adventist Retirees of Michian. JoAnn Davidson will inspire us with her presentation, “Restoring Sabbath Luster.” Anyone of retirement age is welcome to come and enjoy good food and fellowship.

Running Club
Sunday, May 19, 8 a.m.—PMC—Free
There are several pace groups so you’re sure to find the one that fits you. Beginners welcome!
For more information, please visit www.pmchurch.org/health; E-mail: health@pmchurch.org

Sunday Walking Club
Sunday, May 19, 8 a.m.—PMC—FREE
There are several pace groups so you’re sure to find the one that fits you. Beginners welcome!
 For more information, please visit www.pmchurch.org/health; E-mail: health@pmchurch.org

Aquaerobics Class
Monday, May 20, 8:30-9:30 a.m. • AU Pool
You will need a low-cost class punchcard available at the Pool Office located just off the Johnson Gym parking lot. Work on strength and cardiovascular improvement in both ends of the pool at your own pace and comfort level. Beginners welcome! Taught by a certified Group Fitness Instructor who is also a Water Safety Instructor. Class will end as of May 29.

Weekly Exercise Classes
Monday, May 20, 6 p.m.—PMC Commons—FREE
Work on strength, balance, and flexibility with free weights and light balls. Half the time is working out while standing and the other half while lying on a mat.

Aquaerobics Class
Wednesday, May 22,  8:30-9:30 AM—AU Pool
You will need a low-cost class punchcard available at the Pool Office located just off the Johnson Gym parking lot. Work on strength and cardiovascular improvement in both ends of the pool at your own pace and comfort level. Beginners welcome! Taught by a certified Group Fitness Instructor who is also a Water Safety Instructor. Class will end as of May 29.

Weekly Exercise Classes
Thursday, May 23, 6 pm—PMC Commons—FREE
Work on strength, balance, and flexibility with free weights and light balls. Half the time is working out while standing and the other half while lying on a mat.


Upcoming Events:

Special Consecration
Sabbath, June 1, 11:45 a.m.—PMC Sanctuary
The Pioneer Memorial Church would like to invite SDA public high-school & home school graduating seniors for a consecration / dedication service. Those who would like to accept this invitation, please contact Wolfhard Touchard at wtouchard@gmail.com.

Camp Au Sable
October 13-18—Camp Au Sable
Camp Au Sable needs YOU! We are gearing up for the summer crowd and have lots of big and small projects that need to be done. Come be a part of Camp Au Sable Family Volunteers. We have all kinds of projects and needs for skilled professionals too. Come be a “missionary” for a week, right here in your own state. Bed, food, fun, and work will be provided, all you need is your personal stuff and a willing spirit. Thank you for spending your time serving God at His camp. Call Julia at 989.344.1450 to register.


Announcements:

RMES Registration
Registration is open for 2013/2014 at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School! Does a family-friendly, accepting, academically, and spiritually enriched, Christian environment sound like the right thing for your student? Simply visit www.myRMES.org and click on “Enroll Now” to start the application process. Families who are interested in what RMES has to offer are invited to our annual Registration Picnic on Thursday May 16 at 5:30 PM . Lots of food, friends, and fun! Register by May 16th for a discounted application fee. Call the RMES office at 269.471.3225 for more information.

Sewing Machines For Nicaragua
Bruce Babienco’s Sabbath School class (group #13—in the adult Sanctuary classes as printed on page 17 of the bulletin) is collecting sewing machines: used, no longer being used, or broken sewing machines that will be repaired. They will be taken to a mission organization in Missouri who will rebuild them and send them to Nicaragua to be used by ladies to learn how to sew clothes for their family or to sell clothes to help with family income. They are also collecting fabric that is not needed to send to Nicaragua. You can telephone Bruce Babienco at 269.471.7277.

Kids Library
Our PMC Kids Library helps young families enjoy worshiping together. We need your help to continue loaning quiet activity bags each week. If you can volunteer during four worship services a year, please email glynisb@andrews.edu or text 269.845.0178. Or consider adding one item to our library. Stop by during 2nd service with contributions of quiet Bible and nature activities. Thank you for helping the youngest of God's family look forward to church each week.

BCYF Youth Tent Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers for the Berrien County Youth Tent this summer. Last year, volunteers helping in the Youth Tent were blessed by the abundance of participants, 337 in all. This included 30 adults, 76 children (ages 3 through 9), 102 tweens, and 129 teens. In short, we need your help to make it happen again this year. Come and help us Monday through Saturday, between the hours of 10 AM and 11 PM , August 12-17—even if it’s just a few hours a day. To be part of this exciting adventure, contact Willyta Wamack via e-mail: wwamack@andrews.edu.

Visitor Fellowship Dinner Volunteers
Would you be able to help with a visitor fellowship dinner about two times a year or more often if you wish? Several teams need additional members and would be thrilled to have you on their team. If you could do this, please e-mail Ben Chilson at bennettc43@gmail.com, or call him at 473.5077 to help out.

Youth Summer Work & Ministry
You can join a team of young people this summer doing Literature Evangelism and earn money (and a scholarship) while sharing Jesus. Grab an information card at the church office or contact Pastor Goetz by e-mailing goetz@andrews.edu or call 471.6176.

Sanctuary Flowers
Do you have a special occasion, wedding, anniversary, or birthday that you would like to celebrate by sponsoring the sanctuary flowers? Please contact Lori Covrig by calling 269.313.3441 to reserve your special date.

Good News Announcements
We want to not only acknowledge the sad times but also the happy times.  If you have recently celebrated an anniversary, significant birthday or birth or adoption of a child, we would love to announce it in the bulletin and on the big screen.  Please email the information to bulletin@pmchurch.tv.

Health Services available for women age 50 – 64 without health insurance.
The Berrien County Health Department has announced The Breast and Cervical Cancer Control Program provides free mammograms and pap smears to eligible participants. The available appointments will be offered on a first-come first-serve basis and have to be schedule 366 days after a woman’s last annual exam.  To see if you are eligible for this program call any of the following offices:
Benton Harbor 269-927-5670
Niles 269-684-2800, x6529
Three Oaks 269-756-2008
Additionally there are a limited number of appointments for women age 40-49 who are at risk for breast and cervical cancer.

AdventistGiving
AdventistGiving is  accessible through the PMC website.  To begin using this convenient and secure technology,
•    go to www.pmchurch.org  and
•    click on AdventistGiving in the upper right-hand corner.  
•    Follow the directions provided for setting up your user account.  
•    You may then log in to your account and complete your donation.
However, before you begin, we encourage you to read Frequently Asked Questions in the first time users section.  If you have a question that is not answered, click on Contact Us on the left side of the page, and you will be directed to help@adventistgiving.org.

Pioneer Pulpit
May 18 - Dwight K. Nelson - "The Prayer: 'I Will Do a New Thing'"
May 25 - Oliver Archer
June 1 - Dwight K. Nelson - "The Purpose: 'I Will Do a New Thing'"
June 8 - Micheal Goetz - "Following Jesus: The Daily Grind"—1

Offering Schedule
May 18 - PMC Operating Expense
May 25 - Michigan Advance Partners (MAP)