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Speaker

Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie 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.

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Opening Music

"Godly Vision"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Immortal, Invisible"  •  SDAH 21, st. 1-2, 4
Annelise Burghardt, Andrews University student; Charles Reid, Associate Professor of Music; Andrews University Chamber Orchestra, Christopher Wild, director

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Ralph Wood, Pioneer Member; Prayer: Laural

Worship in Music

"The Genesis: V. Birds and Whales"  •  Max Keller, Assistant Professor of Music
Andrews University Chamber Orchestra, Kristii Rasmussen, graduate student director

Congregational Prayer

Evelyn Savory, Principal, Ruth Murdoch Elementary; Briauna Skinner, 6th Grade SA President, Ruth Murdoch Elementary; Nicholas Poloche, 8th Grade SA President, Ruth Murdoch Elementary

Pioneer Life

Rodlie Ortiz with Dwight K. Nelson

Praise

"How Great Is Our God"

Scripture Reading

Charles Reid, Associate Professor of Music, Andrews University

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Hunting Digital Natives: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

 

Hymn of Commitment

"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"  •  SDAH 524, st. 1-2, 4

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Be Thou My Vision"  •  Irish melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Sanctuary Flower

The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.