We will celebrate the life of long-time Pioneer member Erich Bekowies on Sunday, August 9, at 11:00 AM, in the Pioneer sanctuary. Erich and Karen were active members until they moved this winter to be closer to their children. Erich died March 22 in Surprise, Arizona. We pray the comfort of Jesus for Karen and their children Wendy Eberhardt, Michael and families. “Even so, come, Lord Jesus."
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
Memorial Service of Erich Bekowies
Neighbor to Neighbor Celebration
Come join Neighbor to Neighbor and our community as they celebrate their new addition.
August 16, 2:00 PM
Location: 9147 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI 49103
RMES Cleaning Bee
Parents, teachers, school board, and community members are invited to join us at Ruth Murdoch Elementary School for our Annual Cleaning/Work Bee on August 9. Let's bring the school community together to enhance the RMES campus and ensure a safe, healthy, happy and welcoming learning environment for our students. Your participation will make a huge difference and will be greatly appreciated. Please remember to bring your mask.
August 9, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Ruth Murodch Elementary School
The Least of These
Do you have the heart to serve the "least of these?" One of our Pioneer ministries provides a simple church service to those in the Juvenile Detention Center in Berrien Center. Saturday evenings at 6:00 PM we host an interactive Bible study and sing songs with the young people there. For more information and to get involved contact Rodlie Ortiz at rodlie.ortiz@pmchurch.org or call 269-471-6154.
Sun, Fun, and Faith!
We are inviting all youth to come out to Lake Chapin every Tuesday night from June 30 - August 11 at 6:00 PM to join us for Sun, Fun, and Faith! We will have boating, fun, and worship. Masks are encouraged and attendees are asked to remember social distancing. The Youth Department is asking for anyone with a boat who can bring it to out to Lake Chapin on Tuesday nights to contact Brooke Scott at 269-932-5783 via text or call.
Love on the Move
Over the summer and fall of 2019 Pioneer underwent significant physical renovation—including a new roof and a major Sanctuary makeover. During the same time congregation leaders engaged in multiple conversations about our missional renovation—how does a faith community like Pioneer seriously engage and impact the people around us for Christ? From this dialogue emerged a fresh new expression of our Pioneer mission: "Love on the Move."