Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

Saturday, December 10, 2022

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“The First Noel” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
*”Joy to the World” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
RMES Junior Bells

OPENING HYMN

“What Child Is This?” • 141

PRAYER

Salema Faiai, Samuel Fiuza, Grace Zhang, Philbert Ansu

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 1:23 NIV
Aaron Dormus, Adventurers

MUSIC

“Carol of the Bells” • arr. Michael Hopkins
RMES Strings

MESSAGE 1

“The Greatest Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child/Go Tell it on the Mountain”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solo Jaliyah White

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:11
Genavive Beckford

MUSIC

“For Unto Us A Child Is Born”
Pioneer Adventurers

*BAPTISM

Samuel Reed Miller with W. G. Nelson

MUSIC

“Three Holiday Glorias” • arr. Donald Moore
RMES Grades 4-6 Choir

MESSAGE 2

“The Right Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

GIFT COLLECTION

“Away in a Manger” • William Kirkpatrick
“O Come, Little Children” • Johann Schulz

MUSIC

“Who Would Imagine a King”
Jaliyah White, Gabriella Langat, Adventurers

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:2
Joanna Jacques

MUSIC

“When We Seek Him”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solos Isabella Mpita, Lucas and Nathan Lovanantenaina, Lena Engelkemier

MESSAGE 3

“The Perfect Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING HYMN

“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1, 2 & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

“Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • anon. melody

 

AU Music Festival Finale Concert

Please join us this Sabbath afternoon, at 4:00 PM in the HPAC for the finale concert of the 2026 AU Music Festival! This year's group includes over 100 band and keyboard students from around the USA and Canada who will present the culmination of their hard work this afternoon under the direction of Byron Graves, Denisse Santos, Chi Yong Yun, and Kenneth Logan.

Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family

The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com

Howard Center Presents...K-Anthony

K-Anthony March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM. Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.

Sunday Music Series...Andrews University Composers

Andrews University Composers 4:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2026 Free Admission Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music. This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members. 

Second Quarter Sabbath School Lessons Review

Second quarter Sabbath School lessons overview including major themes will be presented by Dr Andrew Tompkins on March 28, 4:00-5:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Although targeted to the Sabbath School teachers, everyone is invited. For additional information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 A fellowship dinner will follow the second worship service in the Commons. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for March 7, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Have you ever experienced being abandoned? Do you sometimes feel forsaken? Dr. Jen Theule, a psychologist of the Canadian Psychological Association, when writing about child attachment describes it as an emotional relationship between two people in which one is dependent on the other to fulfil their needs and provide nurture and protection.1 In the case of children, they depend on their parents or significant caregiver (such as a teacher) to provide for their needs over time. When this is not forthcoming, the child experiences several emotional disconnects, which can cause an adverse impact on how they operate in relationships in later years. However, when the process of attachment is successful, children grow up feeling secure. When it is not successful, they grow up experiencing various types of insecurities.

The Scripture assures us in many places that our Creator will never abandon us. One such scripture is Isaiah 49:15, which says, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (ESV). God will never forsake us, and we can trust His word. So, as we return our tithes and offerings today, let us give with a willing heart to our local church budget, so that our children and youth can be nurtured for the glory of God.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Meeting

Our next ASM Potluck and Program will take place on Sunday, March 8, beginning 1:00 PM at the Village SDA Church Family Center, and moving at 2:00 to the Sanctuary, where Douglas Macomber will play an organ concert of some of the 18 Great Organ Chorales by J. S. Bach that show Bach's deep faith in God and his commitment to his Lutheran faith. All Seniors ages 55+ are invited to join us, and bring a dish to pass.

Moms of Littles Bible Study

Join us for a Moms Bible Study where little ones are welcome! We'll gather together in God's Word, pray together and encourage one another in this season of motherhood. Moms of Littles meet every Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Youth Room. Location: Youth Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs. Contact call or text Erin Saraun 269-246-1059 for more information.

Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert

 “Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.

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