Beginning on Wednesday (7PM), August 17, House of Prayer/PM will slowly climb the summit of the Bible, Romans chapter 8. It will be a simple word by word reflection. Through discussion and meditation you’re invited to recover and revisit the heart of the gospel, the heart of God. Join the conversation and prayers in the youth chapel any Wednesday you’re free.
What to Watch for When Crossing the Finish Line
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.
Offering
Saturday, August 01, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Riposo" • Joseph Rheinberger
Brenton Offenback, organ, Alumnus, Andrews University
Call to Worship & Prayers
John Glass, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Hymn of Praise
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • SDAH No. 27
Marcelo Martins, chorister, Andrews Academy Music Teacher; Lisa Jardine, chorister, Pioneer Member; Brenton Offenback, organ, Pioneer Member
Praise
"Praise to the Lord" • "Worthy Is the Lamb" • "In His Time"
Marcelo Martins, piano; Wambui Karanja & Claire Yang, violin; Sofia Oudri, viola; Minseo Kang, cello; Sinegugu Katenga, Benie-Safari Dushime, Abel Siamubi, vocals
Congregational Prayer
David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Children's Story
Gordon Atkins, Camp Naturalist, Camp Au Sable
Children's Prayer
Jaylene & Juliette
Scripture Reading
Numbers 25:1-4 NKJV
Jessica Yoong and William Yoong
Worship in Music
"Down By The Riverside" • arr. Daniel Kallman
Byron Graves, clarinet, Andrews University Assistant Professor of Music; Brenton Offenback, piano
Message
"What to Watch for When Crossing the Finish Line"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"Be Still, My Soul" • SDAH No. 461
Marcelo Martins, Lisa Jardine, choristers*; Sinegugu Katenga, Benie-Safari Dushime, Abel Siamubi, choristers; Brenton Offenback, organ
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz
Romans 8—The Mountaintop of Scripture
Pathfinder Registration
Evergreen Pathfinder Club registration is now open! Parents, To access registration forms please text PMCEP to 269-281-2345. Staff, to register by text, text EPSTAFF to 269-281-2345. We look forward to the Pathfinder 2022/2023 year with you!
Grow Group Leaders Wanted!
Summer is rapidly coming to an end, and soon it will be time for Fall Grow Groups! Right now we’re looking for dedicated individuals who are excited to share their passions and grow their faith by leading small groups. Fall Grow Groups will meet September 18-December 10, 2022. If you’re interested in leading, text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or visit pmchurch.org/grow. The deadline to register a group is August 20. Feel free to email growgroups@pmchurch.org with any questions.
Food Donation for Funerals
Would you like to be a blessing to someone during difficult times? Sign up to be placed on the list to donate food for funeral receptions. This is an easy way to share and such a blessing for the families. Call the church office at 269-471-3133 (Heidi Ha) with your name and phone number or email them to members@pmchurch.org.
Something In Common Sabbath School
Future Family DVD series with Andy Stanley Family. We all have one. While some of us loved our "growin up" years, others of us couldn't wait to move out and start fresh. Either way, we want our Future Family to be a step up from our families of origin. Most of us want something better for our children.
July 23--Ideally Speaking
July 30--Power Down
August 6--Common Cause
August 13--All the Fixin's
August 20--Our Way, A Way
August 27--The Echo
Come join us in PMC room 141
District Nine Family Camp
Register now for an uplifting and spirit-filled weekend at Camp au Sable. The annual District Nine Family Camp is Labor Day weekend, September 2-5, 2022. Application materials can be found at http://districtnine.wix.com/home.
Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Cleaning-Bee
Join us as we beautify our building and grounds for the beginning of the new school year.
Love in the Move Opportunity
Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services Director, Emersond Jean-Baptiste, has a challenge to every church in Berrien County to find ways to be a cornerstone in impacting the lives of children and families. There are 60 foster homes in
our county and over 200 kids in foster care. This is a great opportunity to make a "Love on the Move" difference in the life of a child. Reach out to me and together with Emersond we can discuss ways to do exactly that. For more information contact Carol Jordan at godshands4kids@gmail.com.
Homebound Ministry Reaching Out
Pioneer's Homebound Ministry is looking for names and contact information of people who are homebound and in need of some personalized attention. Text your information to 262-825-3632.
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.