Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Long Road to Freedom
Saturday, July 04, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"For a Festive Sabbath" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Elder
Call to Worship
Harold Smith & Jeannie Pedersen-Smith, Pioneer Members
*"God of Our Fathers" • SDAH 645, "Christ Is Alive" • SDAH 182
Prayer
Robert Braswell, Pioneer Member
Farewell
Roger and Peggy Dudley
Children's Story
Jess Swackhamer Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Khloe
Scripture Reading
John 8:31-36 NIV
Andrew & Anu Tompkins, Pioneer Members
"Battle Hymn of the Republic" • William Steffe
Sinegugu Katenga, alto; Julie Reid, mezzo-soprano; Charles Reid, tenor; & Stephen Zork, baritone
"Long Road to Freedom"
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
Freedom Medley - Oh Freedom / I'm So Glad Jesus Lifted Me • African-American traditional
David Charles Griffiths, bass-baritone
Benediction
John Glass
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • William Steffe
Kenneth Logan
*First Service Only
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Help Pack 7,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars
On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9 am in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use this link to sign up: https://forms.gle/H9pHrvudPiex8yns5 (Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER.)
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.