Opening Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Spiritual / Robert Powell" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"Praying for You": A Hymn Cycle
"O Zion, Haste"—SDAH 365, st.1-2 • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"—SDAH 618, st. 1 & 3 • "Soldiers of Christ, Arise!"—SDAH 616, st. 1 & 3 • "For You I Am Praying"—SDAH. 284, st. 1-2 • "I Would Be Like Jesus", no. 492, st. 1 & refr. 2x
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University
Pioneer Life
Towett Shiow, Kayleigh Staniscewski, baptisms
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer
Scripture Reading
Jerianna Horton, Member
Worship in Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"For You I Am Praying"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 4
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Spiritual / Robert Powell" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"There Is a Balm in Gilead" • Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano
Congregational Prayer
Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University
Pioneer Life
Baptism of Genesis Dayana de Dios Rodriguez with Venancio de Dios Morales, Pastor
Welcome to Membership
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Friend of God"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Jaden Leiterman, Sydney Reeves, Maia Hamstra, vocals; Arnaldo Contreras, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Andrès Weiss-Segui, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer
Praise
"Testify to Love"
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 NIV
Leo Aguilera, Student
Praise
"Everlasting God"
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"What A Friend We Have In Jesus / For You I Am Praying"
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ
Offering for July 4, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!
Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.
Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians
Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2026/2027 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing; they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins on August 19.Check-In day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Relatable
In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.
Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.
- June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
- July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
- July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
- July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
- July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
- August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
- August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”
