The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.
A Brave New World
Picking the Lock of the Lockdown
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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.
Offering
Saturday, June 27, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" • Lowell Mason
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Call to Worship & Invocation
Price Family
Opening Hymn*
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" • SDAH 154
Lisa Jardine, Joshua Goines
Praise
"Worthy is the Lamb" • "The Wonderful Cross" • "Jesus Paid It All"
Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, Linda Sanchez, vocals; Joshua Goines, piano; Janessa Saelee, guitar; Trevor Furst, cajón
Prayer
Timetta Wilson, Pioneer Elder; Margaret Howell, Pioneer Member
Hymn
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" • SDAH 321, st. 1 & 2
Lisa Jardine, Joshua Goines
Children's Story
Luke Reid
Children's Prayer
Eleana and Laural
Worship in Music
"I Surrender All" • Gregor Ralston
Gabriel Palacios, piano
Homily
"A Brave New World: Picking the Lock of the Lockdown"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Communion Introduction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"What Jesus Death Means to Me"
Jerome Skinner, Lucille White, Raygio Masengi, Pioneer Members
Scripture Reading
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Prayer
Becky von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Partaking
Rodlie Ortiz
Meditation
Kenneth Logan
Partaking
Rodlie Ortiz
Meditation
Kenneth Logan
Appeal for Assistance Fund
Ben Martin
Hymn of Commitment
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • SDAH 350
Lisa Jardine—First Service; Sinegugu Katenga—Second Service
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Music
"Blest Be the Tie That Binds" • Johann Naegeli
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
* First Service Only
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VBS at Niles Westside Church
Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.