Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
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
Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.
Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers
Heritage Singers October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. $30 Reserved, $20 Students, $10 Children < 5yrs Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.