If you ordered fruits during the Pathfinder Fruit Fundraiser and requested shipment to PMC, the orders are anticipated to arrive on Tuesday, December 5th. The fruits may be picked up between 6 PM and 8 PM in the PMC Commons.
Marriage
An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonSince 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
Offering
Saturday, May 01, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
"Good Shepherd": A Hymn Cycle
"The King of Love My Shepherd Is"—SDAH 197, st. 3-4 • "In Heavenly Love Abiding"—SDAH 513 mel. SDAH 316, st. 2-3 • "Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear"— SDAH 361, st. 2-3
Annelise Burghardt, soprano, Andrews University student; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Don Goodbrad; Prayer: Julie Habiri
Scripture Reading
Don Starlin, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Message
"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
"O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go" • 76
Benediction
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
Congregational Prayer
Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope
Pioneer Life: Baptism
Jordynn Wright with Rodlie Ortiz
Children's Story & Prayer
"Holy Water" • "Yes and Amen"
Sinegugu Katenga, Annelise Burghardt, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Joshua Goines, piano; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Philip Wekesa, keyboard
Scripture Reading
1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 NIV
Abel Siamubi
Praise
"Falling In Love With Jesus"
Message
"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Hymn
O Love That Will Not Let Me Go • 76
Blessing
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Fruit Delivery Next week
Fellowship Dinner
There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
Offering for December 2, 2023
Pioneer Operating Budget
December starts off the Christmas season in earnest for many people, even if merchants have been pushing the need to buy gifts for weeks already. What makes the Christmas season special for you? Is it the music, the decorations, special foods, family gatherings, or the gifts—what you might receive, as well as what you might give?
Gift-giving can be problematic. What if someone gives you a gift, but you don’t have one to give in return or vice versa?! Which matters more: the amount of money you spend on the gift or giving a “perfect gift” to a particular person? Let’s reverse that; what if someone gives you a gift and it’s not something you’ve ever wanted or will ever use? Should you put on a happy face and say something like, “How can I ever thank you enough for this gift?”
Each Sabbath we collect an offering as you give your gifts to God. We don’t limit this to the Christmas season because Christmas happens every time we come to church. We come to worship the greatest gift of all time—the gift of God coming to this earth in the form of Jesus Christ.
Our gifts, whether they are wrapped in beautiful Christmas paper or given as cash or checks or through online giving with a credit card, show our thankfulness to God.
So, “Merry Christmas!” And let’s take this opportunity to give our gifts to God.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Soup for Students
Pioneer Young Adult Ministries is hosting Soup for Students. All Collegiate-aged individuals are welcomed to attend and enjoy soup and a touch of home while studying for finals. Volunteers can contact Prescott Khair (prescott.khair@pmchurch.org)
You Visited Me
Jesus said, "When I was in prison, you visited Me." If you have a heart for reaching out to a lonely person in need of encouragement while incarcerated, have I got a person for you! Please contact Sue Wein (whitewsu@andrews.edu). I will give you the details and help you in connecting with her.
Bring a Toy, Spread some joy.
In just a few weeks, on December 9, we will be having our annual Children’s Celebration of Christmas. This is the worship service every year where we bring a new unwrapped toy for a child up to age 16. These gifts will go to families in our community who are not able to purchase gifts. This is yet another way that Pioneer can be Love on the Move!
4th Annual "First Advent" Reflections
It is time to join the 4th Annual "First Advent Reflections". This Christmas season the Pioneer Women’s Ministries Team is delighted to invite you to reflect on Handel's "Messiah".
A daily email and a text will be sent to the ladies who sign-up. To register text the word "Hallelujah" to 269-281-2345
Wind Symphony Christmas Concert: Christmas Through the Ages
Bring in the sounds of the season with the Wind Symphony’s Christmas concert, “Christmas Through the Ages” on Saturday, December 2nd at 8:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center. The program will feature familiar holiday tunes that will have you tapping your toes and singing along! Selections include a lively version of Carol of the Bells by Sean O’Loughlin, a fun arrangement of a famous John Philip Sousa march, Christmas and Sousa Forever by Julie Giroux, the ever popular Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson, as well as a few other surprises. We look forward to having you join us as we begin to celebrate the Christmas season.
Love on the Move - GH4K
Would you like to show "Love on the Move" to foster, adoptive, kinship families in our community? This is your invitation to join God's Hands 4 Kids in doing just that. Could you make a pan of lasagna for GH4K's Connect Support Group Christmas Celebration on December 8 delivering ready to serve. For details and to sign up go to our website GH4K.org There will be more opportunities to give shared there. Godshands4kids@gmail.com
Howard Center Presents "Welcome Christmas: Peace on Earth"
The award-winning Andrews University Singers and Chorale conducted by Stephen Zork collaborate with the Andrews University Symphony Orchestra conducted by Marc Élysée in the 25th annual presentation of Welcome Christmas. The theme of the concert is “Peace on Earth” and comprised of a festive garland of heartwarming and endearing sacred and secular symphonic choral works and carols. The variety of musical offerings encompass Giacomo Puccini’s “Gloria” to Harry Simeon’s choral setting of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”. Join us for this special concert featuring special guest soloists and presenters.
