Saturday, September 09, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“GOD LIVES, LEADS, AND LIFTS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“He Lives!” • 251, st. 1-2
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 3-4
“I’m Pressing on the Upward Way” • 625, st. 1, 4
“We Are Climbing Jacob’s Ladder” • 627
“Prince of Peace, Control My Will” • 153, st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482, st. 1
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
Brian Wong, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
OPENING MUSIC
“O God, Faithful God” • Johannes Brahms
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Turn Your Eyes / Make Me A Servant”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Elizabeth Bell, RMES Teacher
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Sally DeFord
OFFERTORY
“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Billy Whiting, RMES Teacher
PRAISE
“Cornerstone”
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 30:19-21 NIV
PRAISE
“I Surrender All”
MESSAGE
“How To Know God’s Will, Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“He Leadeth Me” • 537, st. 1-2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Anon.
Offering for May 2, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
In 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 225 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of 155 lives. Miraculously, a four-year-old girl named Cecelia was the sole survivor. Investigations revealed that during the plane's descent, Cecelia's mother, Paula Chican, unbuckled her own seatbelt, knelt in front of her daughter, and wrapped her arms and body around Cecelia to shield her from the impact. This selfless act of maternal love protected Cecelia, demonstrating the profound lengths to which a parent's love can go.
Oh my, the love of a mother, this is what God is telling us today, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15,
NIV). The local church should be a place where people feel that kind of love.
John 13:35 says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”
As we celebrate Mother’s Day next week, let’s return our tithes and offerings with grateful hearts knowing that Christ’s love is even greater than the love of a mother. Let’s worship God today, and may we love Christ
deeply as we appreciate our mothers.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
