During this time of potential boredom and cabin fever, enjoy these fun ideas for spending quality time together as a family.

The Seventh-day Adventist churches of District 9 (southwest Michigan) are uniting in a "symphony of prayer" on behalf of the coronavirus COVID-19 state of emergency in our state and nation/world. Members and families are invited to set aside the 4:00 PM hour this Sabbath, March 21, for interceding before God on behalf of:

The Board of Elders, under the leadership of Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, has responded to the immediate spiritual and emotional needs of our oldest Pioneer members.

God’s Hands 4 Kids presents “An Adoption Journey - Foster Care Adoption to Embryo Adoption”. Presented by Pastor Dan and Melissa Jarvis of Berrien Center Bible Church. Hear their journey of adopting from foster care, adopting embryos making the babies a part of the family during the pregnancy. Join us for a family meal at 5:30 or come for the presentation at 6:30, March 12, 2020. For further information, to contact us and to RSVP go to GH4K.org

March 12, 6:30 PM (5:30 PM, Meal)
Location: PMC Commons

For Social Studies class, each Ruth Murdoch Second Grade Student has been assigned a famous person. They will be that person at the Wax Museum and use their creativity to dress the part, plus share important facts, hand-outs and/or foods that relate to that famous person. Come join us on Thursday, March 5 at 6:00 p.m. to see more than 20 famous second grade “Wax figures”! EVERYONE is welcome!

March 5, 6:00 PM
Location Ruth Murdoch Elementary School

Please join Claudio Gonzalez and friends for an evening of chamber music. The program will feature two emblematic pieces for string sextet: Brahms’ “Sextet Op. 18” and a period version of Mozart’s “Symphonie Concertante.” Before coming to Andrews University to conduct the orchestra program, Claudio Gonzalez’s main professional activity was chamber music. Over the years he has met many friends and colleagues who share his passion for chamber music.

Come join the Kettering Praise Orchestra as they present a Celtic Celebration. Under the direction of their conductor, Donald Huff, the program will feature stories and songs from Ireland. Featured guests will include Steve Martin (Irish Whistle), Jeremy Winton (tenor), Greta Shull (soprano), and the University of Dayton trombone trio, and the concert will be hosted by Paddy McCoy. Join us for this celebration of life, love and hope that is Celtic Celebration!

All are invited to a swim and gym night at the new wellness center! The recreation center will be set up for volleyball and basketball. Those wishing to use the recreation center need to have dry athletic shoes. This event is brought to you by your Family Life Committee.

February 29, 7:30-9:30 PM
Location: Andreasen Center for Wellness