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Toolbox for Life: Skills You Need to Thrive

How Community Strengthens Your Mental Health

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Lindsey Pratt

Lindsey 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

OPENING MUSIC

“Every Time I Feel The Spirit” • Adolphus Hailstork

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227*
“Open The Eyes of My Heart”**

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Spirit of the Living God” • 672
“Lord I Need You”**

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Lord Is My Light” • Frances Allitsen

CHILDREN’S STORY

Rogelio Paquini, Pioneer Member
“Adoration” • Florence Price

SCRIPTURE

Jorge Cardenas, Pioneer Member
Romans 12:9-18 NIV

HYMN OF PREPARATION*

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” • 469, st. 1 & 3

PRAISE**

“I Need Thee Every Hour”
“Hymn of Heaven”

MESSAGE

“Toolbox for Life: Skills You Need to Thrive— How Community Strengthens Your Mental Health”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Improvisation on ‘We Shall Overcome’” • Carl Haywood

 

Graduation Information

 Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.

Offering for May 3, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.

I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.

I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).

Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up. 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Something in Common Sabbath School

Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

  • March 29-State of Your Heart
  • April 5-Safety
  • April 12-The Reactive Cycle
  • April 18-Personal Responsibility
  • April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
  • May 3-Teamwork

Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.