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The Front Porch

The Front Porch: In Search of Your Four Spaces

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Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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We all live in four spaces - public, social, personal and intimate. The ideal: harmonious development in all four spaces. Understanding this may explain why the best way to close the back door is to build a front porch.
Saturday, August 25, 2007

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The Front Porch: "We Are Many, But Are We Much?"
"We are a nation in search of a front porch." Values are influenced and shaped on a front porch. Lives are changed on a front porch. Which could be why following Jesus always leads to a front porch.
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Eau Claire Critters Pathfinder Garage Sale

Pathfinder Garage Sale - The Eau Claire Critters Pathfinder Club will be holding a Church and Pathfinder Garage Sale to raise money for camping, backpacking equipment and more. The garage sale will be held at the Eau Claire SDA Church underneath the large white tent (come rain or shine) located at 6562 Naomi Road, Eau Claire, MI. It will be held on May 25-26 on Monday, Memorial Day from 8-6 and Tuesday, 8-4 with the final hours on Tuesday being name your own price. Come out and support the Eau Claire Critters Pathfinder Club and get a bargain as well.

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails