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2017 Holiday Season

In the Presence of a King, Don't Ask for Small Gifts

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Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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Saturday, December 09, 2017
Program: 
As We Begin
Hark! The Herald Angels Sing • Gordon Young
Praise
The First Noel • O Come, O Come Emmanuel • Joy to the World/Our God Saves
Prayer
Brandon Von Dorpowski
Baptism
Andrea Lauren Saunders with Nathaniel Gibbs
Children’s Story
What Child Is This? • Raymond Haan
Worship in Music
I Hear the Prophet Callin' • Pepper Choplin
Sermon
"In the Presence of a King, Don't Ask for Small Gifts" • Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
There's a Song in the Air • 120

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The Gift of a Good Forgetter: Your #1 New Year's Promise
12/23/2017
Who Makes the Wind His Messengers: The Christmas Compact
12/02/2017
Have Yourself a Windy Merry Christmas
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"In the Presence of a King, Don’t Ask for Small Gifts"
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  • Gift #1
    • Galatians 4:4-5
    • Steps to Christ: "He who was one with God has linked Himself with the children of men by ties that are never to be broken. . . . When Christ took human nature upon Him, He bound humanity [us commoners] to Himself [the Royal] by a tie of love that can never be broken by any power save the choice of man himself." (14, 72)
    • Carl Cosaert: "Adoption was a legally binding agreement that guaranteed a number of privileges: (1) the adopted son became the true son of his adoptive father; (2) the father agreed to provide all the necessities of food and clothing; (3) the adopted son could not be repudiated; (4) the adopted son could not be reduced to slavery; (5) the natural parents were never allowed to reclaim the adopted son; (6) and adoption mandated the right of inheritance." (Galatians: A Fiery Response to a Struggling Church 88)
  • Gift #2
    • Galatians 4:6-7
    • John Witvliet: "Here are two missions, two gifts, two experiences of grace: God sent his Son, and then God sent the Spirit of his Son. The first gift arrived in Bethlehem. The second arrives deep within the souls of believers. The first Christmas gift came then and there. The second comes again and again in the here and now. Indeed, every single time anyone anywhere professes 'Jesus is Lord,' we can be grateful for the work of the Spirit (1 Cor. 12:3)." (Christianity Today December 2017 p58)
    • Gregory Boyd: "My life is Christ—nothing else really matters" is essentially "My life is the Holy Spirit—nothing else really matters."
    • Ellen White: "When the Spirit was poured out from on high, the church was flooded with light, but Christ was that Light; the church was filled with joy, but Christ was the subject of that joy. When the Spirit is poured upon His people in this day, Christ's name will be upon every tongue, His love will fill every soul; and when the heart embraces Jesus, it will embrace God; for all the fullness of God dwells in Christ." (Ye Shall Receive Power 332)
    • Desire of Ages: "The whole treasury of heaven is open to those [the Father] seeks to save. Having collected the riches of the universe, and laid open the resources of infinite power, He gives them all into the hands of Christ, and says, All these are for man. Use these gifts to convince him that there is no love greater than Mine in earth or heaven. His greatest happiness will be found in loving Me." (57)
    • Brennan Manning: "Everything has been given to us by the Father in Jesus. All we need now is to experience what we already possess." (Lion and Lamb 154)
    • Every new morning—ask for Him:  "Baptize me today, Lord Jesus, that I might be filled with Your Spirit. AMEN."
    • www.steps-to-personal-revival.info

When you get the One, you get them Both.

 

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Andrews Academy Enrolling Students Grade 9-12

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2019/2020 school year. We invite you to join the AA family. You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on their ACTs, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. AA's school mission it to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. Call AA at 269.471.3138 for more information or
visit www.andrews.edu/aa and click on "apply today." School begins August 19th, check-in day is Aug. 7.  Financial packages are available.

WithOut A, B And O, We CAn't SAve AnybOdy

Andrews University, Pioneer Memorial Church, and the American Red Cross will sponsor a Blood Drive. Visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: AndrewsUniversity) for information or to schedule an appointment. You can also call 800-REDCROSS or email Larry Ulery, ulery@andrews.edu. Appointments are suggested by walk-ins are welcome. Summertime is always challenging for getting enough donors, so we look forward to your support in advance.

July 30, 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Location: PMC Commons

The Health Tent

Once again we are blessed to have the chance to share in a fun and festive way healthy living info with those who visit the Health Tent at the Berrien County Youth Fair.  We have the great line-up of activities for our visitors, and you and your friends/family can sign up to be part of it.  Check out what we'll be doing at our website, www.HealthTent.org.  On this website, you also be able to register as a volunteer and then pick which 3-hour shift you'd like to take.  (If you volunteer during the Sabbath hours, you'll receive a free day pass.)  We'll have training sessions in August.  You'll also pick up you staff polo shirt if you don't already have one from previous years.  Join us and be a blessing and receive a blessing!  

Pioneer Picnic on July 20

Pioneer is hosting a picnic following second service on July 20. No RSVP is required.

Members – Last names beginning with:

A-H     Sandwiches & Fruit Salad for 20
I – P    Baked Beans & Dessert for 20
Q – Z   Vegetable/Potato Salad & Large Bag of Chips for 20

Beverage/Water & Serving Utensils provided by Pioneer

BCFAN Resource Fair

God's Hands 4 Kids is part of the Berrien County Foster Adoption Network. BCFAN will be providing the third annual Resource Fair for Foster, Kinship and Adoptive families on July 25. All foster and adoptive families are invited  and encouraged to attend. Plus
we are looking for donations of summer fun things kids attending the fair will be able to choose from at the GH4K table and then take home and enjoy. Also accepting cans of vegetarian hot dogs to be able to offer an alternative to the hot dogs being provided. Drop off locations for donations - lower level PMC, RMES Office, Thrive Psychology, St. Joe. For further information and suggestions go to www.GH4K.org.

WithOut A, B, And O, We CAn't SAve AnybOdy. Give the Gift of Life!

AU, PMC and the American Red Cross will sponsor a Blood Drive in July. Visit www.redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: AndrewsUniversity) for information or to schedule your appointment. You may also schedule by calling 800-RED-CROSS, or Larry Ulery, ulery@andrews.edu Appointments suggested but walk-ins are welcome. Summertime is always a challenge for getting enough donors.

July 30, 11:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Location: PMC Commons

Adventist Forum Conference

Though summer hasn’t officially arrived and Labor Day may seem far away, we urge you to SAVE THE DATES for our 2019 annual Adventist Forum Conference: August 30-September 1 in Orlando, Florida on the campus of AdventHealth University.

Guided by the theme of Identities: Within and Beyond the Borders of Adventism, we are looking forward to being together for a weekend which will stretch our minds and hearts, posing valuable questions and probing essential aspects of numerous identities. Here is a peek at current line-up of presenters and facilitators:

Gerald Winslow--always a terrific speaker and a key voice of reason within the church on tough issues like abortion, homosexuality and transsexuals
Edwin Hernandez--president of AdventHealth University and renowned researcher who has written a history of Hispanic Adventis
Michael Nixon--vice president for diversity at Andrews University, he will bring a panel of students to talk about how their Adventism impacts their lives
Vanessa Corredera--Shakespearan scholar now at Andrews University whose research explores issues of Otherness and diversity, particularly the intersection and representation of gender and class in contemporary Shakespearean adaptations and appropriations.
Miquel Mendez--one of the associate pastors from the Loma Linda University Church who is a terrific speaker in the tradition of Randy Roberts
Nick Zork--worship musician extraordinaire
Daniela Jean--Alex Carpenter did a podcast with her posted May 16, 2019. She is originally from Haiti, now lives in Miami and regularly hosts a JAVA event for SDAs in the Miami area where poetry, music, and food provide for an entertaining evening. She has won several regional “under forty” awards and was a 2018 EBONY magazine POWER 100 people’s choice nominee. She will be hosting our Saturday night program.

Having representatives from each Chapter participating in our conference conversations and fellowship would be superb. Keep in mind that there is a reduced fee for Early Bird Registration, so keep an eye out for details regarding discounted hotel rates as well as conference registration options.

Would love to see you soon in Orlando!

August 30 - September 1
Location: Orlando Florida

PMC Prayer Ministry Team Seeking New Members

Please join our PMC Prayer Ministry Team by volunteering to pray with us during 1st or 2nd service on available Sabbaths. We need you to help us intensify and grow this ministry. For more information contact Andrea Gibbs.

Contact: Andrea Gibbs - gibbsak777@gmail.com | (209) 663-9891 (can text)