Pioneer Offices Closed  —  

for the July 4th holiday. Starting Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 P.M. through Friday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6.

 

Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, June 05, 2021

More In This Series

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06/19/2021
06/12/2021

Opening Music

"Our Father in Heaven"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
"On Wings of Kindness"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

"Kindness": A Hymn Cycle

"In the Heart of Jesus"—SDAH 577, st. 1-2  •  "I've Found a Friend", no. 186, st. 1  •  "Day by Day"—SDAH 532, st. 1-2  •  "Seeking the Lost"—SDAH 373, all st.
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Andrew Tidwell and Joshua Smalley

Pioneer Life/Testimony

Abigail Rose BourgeT presented by José & Christine Bourget with Dwight K. Nelson

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Juliette Horton, Pioneer Member; Prayer: Rolf Andvik

Scripture Reading

Colossians 3:12-14 NIV
Cheryl Logan, Pioneer Member

Worship in Music

"Prayer for Our Time"  •  Hal Hopson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

Message

"For the Love of an Animal: Heehaw"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

 

Hymn of Commitment

"I Would Be Like Jesus"—SDAH 311, st. 1, refrain, repeat refrain  •  "Like Jesus"SDAH 492, refrain only
Elizabeth Wilson, mezzo-soprano

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"My Heart Abounds With Pleasure"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Our Father in Heaven"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
"On Wings of Kindness"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Praise

"He Is Exalted"  •  "Blessed Assurance"
Ivan Rachath, piano; Jason Marquez, clarinet; Johnny Schnepp, cello; Zachariah Schnepp, cajon

Congregational Prayer

Andrew Tidwell and Joshua Smalley

Worship in Music

"Prayer for Our Time"  •  Hal Hopson
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director

Baby Dedication

De'reese Amere Roosevelt Williams and Montrell De'reese Williams presented by Walter & Sharday Williams, with Pastor Eugene Anthony

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Juliette Horton; Prayer: Rolf Andvik

Praise

"Mighty To Save"  •  "For The One"

Scripture Reading

 

Message

"For the Love of an Animal: Heehaw"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

Song of Commitment

"I Would Be Like Jesus"—SDAH 311  •  "Like Jesus"—SDAH 492

Closing Remarks/Blessing

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"My Heart Abounds With Pleasure"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

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.

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”