All high school juniors and seniors are invited to the Junior/Senior Banquet on November 10 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at St. Joe Kickers Sports Club (2601 Hetler Dr., Berrien Springs). This will be a memorable evening with great food, entertainment, and celebration. Don’t miss out—save the date!
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Pastor
Sabine VatelSabine Vatel serves on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. She oversees Discipleship and Grow Group ministries. Her many interests include generational studies, people's stories, and one day speaking Spanish fluently. She finds joy in helping individuals connect to God and each other.
Offering
Andrews Academy would like to invite all seventh and eighth graders to Penny Arcade, Saturday night Nov. 2, 2024. This is a fun evening of games, activities & food; all for just pennies. Get to know Andrews Academy students better as you and your seventh & eighth grade friends enjoy Penny Arcade from 8 - 10 PM. Due to costs, we can only open this to 7th & 8th graders & Andrews Academy students, this is not open to siblings and families. Parents can drop your child off at 7:45 PM and can pick them up at 10 PM. If you have any questions please contact the school at (269)471-3138.
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School is hosting its annual Food Fair and Cultural Showcase benefiting the RMES Worthy Student Fund on Sunday, November 10, from noon to 3:00 PM! Explore a vibrant array of delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live
performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures—all while supporting a great cause! All items will be sold using tickets, which can be purchased at the door with cash or check, for $1/ticket. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration! Don’t miss out—mark your calendars!
There will be a fellowship dinner on Sabbath in the commons, visitors are welcome.
Michigan Advance Partners
God’s WORD tells us “... that the earth shall wax old like a garment.” (Is. 51:6) We know that, over time, everything wears out. The Kalkaska Church, built in 1963, was no exception. In addition to God’s restoration plan for planet Earth, the MICHIGAN Conference has a wonderful assistance resource to help when our churches grow OLD! It’s called Michigan Advance Partners (MAP). With Michigan congregations working together, giving a suggested 1% of income to MAP, the pooled resources are available to assist with many various Conference needs, including assisting small, aging churches.
A new insulated roof, baptismal tank, sanctuary chairs, and restroom updates were needed. The aging building also required an electrical service upgrade to accommodate a much-improved sound system. The audio-visual “Command Central” was relocated to the former “Cry Room” at the back of the Sanctuary, and the old metal baptismal tank was removed. Then, as winter of 2022-’23 approached, the church’s water heater along with the heating system in the fellowship hall both failed almost simultaneously. Thanks to sacrificial giving, there were substantial funds on hand. But quotes for a new roof, baptistery, heating system and water heater quickly showed that there was not enough to cover all these repairs. An application for MAP assistance was prepared and presented in December of 2022 for 50% of the repair/improvement quotes.
With grateful hearts, Kalkaska’s members say, “THANK YOU for your faithful giving to Michigan Advance Partners. Now our church is a much brighter lighthouse.”
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Belong Ministries is seeking individuals or families willing to forge a lasting connection with university students. Visit our table to select a profile. You can invest as much or as little time as you're comfortable with, but the goal is to connect with the student in meaningful ways. Whatever time you give to a student will be rewarding! If you would like to be paired with a student, text the word "BELONG" to 269-281-2345 and select the Adopt-a-Student option.
Four wind soloists, keen to chamber music, and one pianist, devote themselves to this still undiscovered wonderful musical genre. Critics have praised ensemble 4.1 as having an intoxicating atmosphere on stage and an exceptional communicative power that reaches their audience. Their music ranges from Mozart and Beethoven to rarely played compositions from the turn of the 19th to the 20th century. Please call 269-471-3560 or go to howard.andrews.edu to buy tickets.
Please join Pioneer Memorial Church, the Center for Faith Engagement and many other groups on Sunday, October 27, 2024 from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm at Johnson Gym to help assemble care packages for men and women who are behind bars.
We don't often get the opportunity to respond to Jesus' invitation to serve those in prison. Families are welcome; Please fill out a separate registration for each person participating and select ALL the time slots for which you'll be present.
We also need a good crew to help with the clean-up at the end. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Bring a happy spirit and a heart ready to serve. "I was in prison and you visited me [with your care package]." -Matthew 25:36
A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!
Healthy, Happy Holiday Meals plus International Dishes for Special Gatherings presented by leading nutritionist Evelyn Kissinger and her staff on Sunday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM in the PIoneer Youth Chapel. Discover some healthy, delicious ideas, all plant-based, for Special Gatherings. Those who register will receive food samples. Please register by texting VEGAN to 269-281-2345. And invite a friend to register and come with you.