Pioneer Welcomes New Lead Pastor  —  

On March 22, 2023, Shane Anderson was confirmed as lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church, becoming the fifth lead pastor to shepherd the campus church of Andrews University.

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023 - 21:00

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Speaker

Nicholas Miller

Nicholas Miller received his B.A. in theology from Pacific Union College and a J.D. from Columbia University Law School. He also has a Ph.D. in American Religious and Legal History from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Miller has argued many church/state cases in state and federal courts, has appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in the case of Mitchell v. Helms, and is the author of more than forty scholarly and professional journal articles and book chapters dealing with issues of church, state, and society. His book on the development of religious freedom in America, The Religious Roots of the First Amendment was published by Oxford University Press in the summer of 2012, and he edited the Andrews University Press book on Homosexuality, Marriage, and the Church (2012). He also serves as PARL Director and attorney for the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

Offering

Saturday, September 12, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"Dare to Be a Daniel" • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Stand Up! A Hymn Cycle
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!" • "Father, Lead Me Day by Day"
Raleigh Pettey, Abel Siamubi, Fabio Siniscarchio, Andrews University Students; Erin Penrod, horn, Andrews University Student; Kenneth logan, organ, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Praise
"Our God" • "Shout To The Lord" • "Sanctuary"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Nate Chung, Jeremy Ahn, keys/piano; Lucas Aguilar, guitar; Alex Aguilera, cajon; Andrès Weiss-Segui, bass; lucas Navia, cello; Rachel Rajarathinam, Ashley Yabut, vocals
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Errol Prentice, Pioneer Member, with Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Children's Story
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Children's Prayer
Ellie
Scripture Reading
Bruce Babienco, Pioneer Elder
Worship in Music
"O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High" • anon. melody / Kenneth Logan
Erin Penrod, horn, Andrews University Student; Kenneth Logan, organ
Message
"The Sanctuary and Social Reform"
Nicholas Miller
Connect Card and Prayer
Hymn of Commitment
"Standing on the Promises" • SDAH No. 518
Raleigh Pettey, Abel Siamubi, Fabio Siniscarchio, Andrews University Students
Closing Music
"The Church Shall Stand" • Ludvig Lindeman
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
* First Service Only
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Who Is This King Of Glory? Psalm 24:8-10

Pioneer Women’s Ministries
Easter Reflections 2023
April 1-9
“Who Is This King Of Glory?”
Psalm 24:8-10
This is our third year of Easter Reflections. You will receive a daily email and a text meditation for nine days on the events that happened during the Passion week. Let us reflect on what Jesus did for us.  How does it relate to me today? To receive this daily short blessing, text "GLORY" to 269-281-2345

Evergreen Pathfinder Popcorn Fundraiser

The PMC Evergreen Pathfinders want to get to Wyoming next summer for the International Camporee. Your support will help us get 100+ Pathfinders and staff there. Click on the link to order some delicious popcorn from March 27th to March 31st. 50% of your purchase will benefit the Pathfinder club. Thank you so much! https://s.dgpopup.com/6kbld748

ASM Presentation "Miracles of Prayer," April 9

In light of the nearness of the Second Coming of Jesus, we need to do everything possible to improve our prayer life.  Come hear and see for yourself the "Miracles of Prayer," as presented by Sari Butler, former Andrews Academy Counselor.  Bring a friend and a dish or two for the potluck and enjoy Sari's presentation as together we learn what we can do to have an intimate connection with Jesus.  The monthly ASM is open to all Adventists in Michiana (age 55 or more) and next meets at 1 PM on Sunday, April 9 in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall.  We will see you there! --Cleon White, President, 269-471-5553, whitehkaa@gmail.com

Death of former faculty/church member

Former AU faculty and PMC member, Dr. Sandra Camp, passed away March 9, 2023, in Walla Walla, WA. All 4 of her daughters were with her. She had recently moved to Walla Walla from Berrien Springs. A small family memorial gathering was held in Walla Walla. During her career at AU (1978-1988), Dr.Camp was Professor of Piano and Piano Pedagogy in the Music Dept. Dr. Camp also taught piano lessons to countless area students for many decades, until her move in June, 2022. There are plans to establish a memorial scholarship in her name. Dr. Camp is survived by her daughters Connie (Ben) Gish, Tonya (Marty) Wessman, Jill (Jeff) Howell, and MerrieLi (Michele) Camp; 6 grandchildren, and 9 great
grandchildren. Messages may be sent to 817 SE Tuscany Dr, College Place, WA 99324.

Alleluia! A Francophone Easter Service

Celebrate Christ's death and resurrection with the PMC francophone group in a special Easter service at the Seminary Chapel on April 8. Sabbath School is at 10:30am, and the worship service at 11:45am. A simple Agape meal will follow. Tout le monde est bienvenu!

Hope for the Journey Conference

God's Hands 4 Kids is gifting the community with the Christian based trauma training Hope for the Journey  from Show Hope - a TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) Virtual Conference. It will be beneficial for anyone who works with kids from hard places such as death in the family, divorce, foster care, adoption. If you are a ministry leader, educator, therapist, foster or adoptive family this is for you. For more information and to register go to GH4K.org.

Our Service People

Our SDA World Service Organization (WSO) at the General Conference ministers to SDA Military Active Duty, Reserves, and National Guard. Also under its umbrella are all levels of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMTs, Corrections Personnel, Government Workers, and Military Veterans. All have access to WSO support resources by creating a personal profile at portal.worldserviceorganization.org. Pass the word! Questions-contact James North, Jr., at jamesn@andrews.edu or cell 269-876-2232, your PMC Servicepersons Coordinator.

“Who Is This King Of Glory?” Psalm 24:8-10

Easter Reflections 2023
April 1-9 “Who Is This King Of Glory?” Psalm 24:8-10 This is our third year of Easter Reflections.  You will receive a daily email and/or a text meditation for nine days on events that happened during the Passion week. Let us reflect on what Jesus did for us.  How does it relate to me today? To receive this daily short blessing, text "GLORY" to 269-281-2345 Sponsoring Organization or Ministry Name: Pioneer Women's Ministries

"Fellowship Leads To Friendship"

What a blessing!  45 Women attended the “Fellowship Leads To Friendship” event.

Our speaker, Paulette Johnson, Andrews University Dean of Libraries, encouraged us with the many benefits of friendship. Marlene Burt guided us through rounds of “Speed Friendship,”  where we became acquainted with one another. And everyone enjoyed the simple lunch we prepared for them. The ladies are looking forward to the next time we can be together again.

Pioneer Main Entrance Closed

Thanks to the continued blessings of the Lord and the ongoing good progress with the Elevator Project--Renovate 2.0--Pioneer's main entrance at the canopy will be closed on Sabbath, March 25, 2023. There will be no access to the Lower Level via the stairs from the reception booth on the main level. (This entrance also remains closed Mondays to Fridays until further notice).

We look forward to having you join us for in-person worship at Pioneer on March 25th and invite you to use the entrance at the Lower-Level Welcome Center and the stairs or the elevator to access the Sanctuary and Earliteen Loft, and to use the entrance opposite Andreasen Wellness Center for access to the Youth Chapel, Media Suite, and Collegiate SS.

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