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God's Waiting Room
A Divine Disruption
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor of Youth Ministries. 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, May 23, 2020
More In This Series
Opening Music
The Lord is My Light, John Bischoff
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome
Daniel Henry-Saturné, 8th Grade Class President
Call to Worship
Guilherme Bueno, 8th Grade Treasurer
Praise
Praise to the Lord • Holy Spirit • Trust in You
Vocals: Kayleigh Staniszewski, Towette Shiow, RaeAnne Prentice, Ruthley Faustin-Atisme;
Piano: Raygio Masengi, Jion Kim; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Luis Flores, 8th Grade Class Pastor
Children's Story
Kayleigh Staniszewski, 8th Grade Vice-President
Call for Offering
Marco Sciarabba Badenas, 8th Grade Secretary
Scripture
Alexander Wright, 8th Grade Parliamentarian
Worship in Music
Faith, Jay Stocker
Ruth Murdoch 5th Grade Children's Choir
Sermon
"God's Waiting Room: A Divine Disruption"
Ben Martin
Song of Commitment
It is Well, arr. Daniel Bondaczuk
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Departments of Music
Closing Music
Go Forth, Go Forth with God, John Darwall
Kenneth Logan, organ
Welcome
Samuel Family (Jenisca)
Praise
Lord I Need You, Christy Nockels, Daniel Carson, Jesse Reeves, Kristian Stanfill, Matt Maher
Bacchiocchi Family (Gianna)
Wonderful Words of Life, P. P. Bliss
Feliciano Family (Kameron)
Prayer
Alvarez Family (Juan)
Parent Tributes
Teddy & Kristen Jones (Thomas)
Scottie & Arnie Baker (Einra)
Scottie & Arnie Baker (Einra)
Special Music
Made a Way, Travis Greene
Leonor Family (Giovanni); Gabriel Krause, piano
Panel Discussion
Lindsey Pratt, Kaila Campbell, Bia Martin, Hunter Penn, Quintin Wilson
Parent Tribute
Craig & Sue Wiker (Chase)
Call for Offering
Worthy Student Fund
Daniel & Joelle Ashley (Joshua & Hannah)
Benediction
Krista Metzgar (Kassie)
Opening Music
The Lord is My Light, John Bischoff
Kenneth Logan, organ
Processional
Diane Myers
Call to Worship
Richard Aguilera (Leo)
Song Service
This Is Amazing Grace • One Day
Vocals: Leo Aguilera, Malaika Ferguson, Wambui Karanja, Jaden Leiterman;
Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, guitar; Andres Weiss-Segui, bass; Josh Ashley, cajón
Prayer
Kleber Goncalves (Isabella)
Testimonies
Samuel St. Phard, Shaya Hart
Offering
Sonia & Davide Badenas (Flavia)
Scripture
Jeremiah 32:17, 27 NIV
Wendy Baldwin (Hunter)
Special Music
It is Well, arr. Daniel Bondaczuk
Andrews Academy & Ruth Murdoch Departments of Music
Sermon
"God's Waiting Room: A Divine Disruption"
Ben Martin
Consecration of Graduates
Benediction
David Keyes (Nolan)
Prayer Response
The Lord Bless You
Carrie VanDenburgh, soprano; Julie Reid, alto; Charles Reid, tenor; Marcelo Martins, bass
Closing Music
Go Forth, Go Forth with God, John Darwall
Kenneth Logan, organ
Homebound Ministry Reaching Out
Offering for July 2, 2022
Pioneer Operating Budget
Hasten His Coming
Matthew 24:14 “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.”
We worship with our tithe and offerings because we wait eagerly to see our God face to face. The Scripture associates the Second Coming with the proclamation of the gospel to the whole world (Matt. 24:14). He desires all to come to repentance (2 Pet. 3:9). Our involvement in doing and supporting God’s mission makes it possible for others to hear and receive the good news.
Peter describes the waiting experience as an active one: “as you look forward to the day of God and speed its coming.” Ellen G. White clarifies Peter’s words: “By giving the gospel to the world it is in our power to hasten our Lord's return. We are not only to look for but to hasten the coming of the day of God” (The Desire of Ages, 633, 634). It appears that God has given us the possibility to hasten His coming.
The example of a sled helps us to understand the meaning of hastening His return. If you put a sled at the top of a hill and allow it to glide, it will reach the bottom after some time. This is the natural course due to gravity and normal force. However, kids who like playing in the snow know that you can speed up your sled as it goes downhill. Among other tricks, you can spray cooking oil at the bottom of the sled, pack down the snow on the track, stay low on the sled, or balance your weight on the sled. As a result, you go faster, and it is more fun. In the same way, the reality of His Second Coming is unalterable; it will take place, but it can happen earlier if we associate with Him to reach out to others.
Are we going to forsake this opportunity to speed up his coming? This week, as we worship with our tithe and regular offerings we can reveal how hard we wish for the Second Coming.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Fellowship Dinner
PMC members who are invited to join the Fellowship Dinner on July 2 are last names Abriot-Byrd. Invitations have been sent to those with email addresses, and members are asked to respond by June 29 via email with the number attending. If you don't have an email address, you may call the church office at 269-471-6565 to reserve spots.
July 2, 2022, 1:15 PM (after 2nd Service)
Location: Pioneer Commons
Rocky Railway VBS
July 11-15 from 9-11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles). Join us for Bible stories, crafts, games, and more! Please pre-register ASAP at www.NilesWestside.org or by calling 269-683-5998.
Something in Common
From Anger to Intimacy with Gary Smalley DVD series
June 11-Anger: Stuff It, Spew It, or Study It
June 18-Personal Responsibility and Emotions
June 25- The Spirit of Forgiveness
July 2- Crafting the Perfect Apology
July 9-Roadblocks to Forgiveness
July 16- Forgiving the Difficult, Addicted or Cheating Spouse
Everyone is welcome Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Church Access for Attendees with Physical Challenges
Pioneer is pleased to announce that transportation will be provided for Sabbath services for attendees with physical challenges who would have trouble in negotiating stairs.
Pioneer Traffic and Deacon teams will transport attendees by golf carts from the canopy entrance to the doors at the east entrance (JN Andrews statue). At the end of the service, attendees will be invited to return to the door and alert a greeter to contact the cart that will transport them to their cars.
If you would like to be picked up from your car at the start of the service instead of at the canopy entrance, please call the church office on (269) 471-3133 by Friday at 10:00 AM and supply the following information:
- Name(s) of attendees
- Service attending
- Make, model, and color of car
- Estimated time of arrival
We hope that this interim measure will be a helpful blessing to you.
Ministry Design Project Submission
Ministry and Grow Group Leaders: We are here to help you create appealing materials both digital and in print in order to familiarize people with your ministry or upcoming event. Because we support many ministries, kindly provide us with at least 10 design days from the time we receive your project details to completion. Additional time may be needed for printing and shipping when applicable. Submit your project online today at pmchurch.org/design/submit. -Pioneer Media Ministry