Resources

Speaker

Lindsey Pratt

Lindsey Pratt was called to youth ministry at an early age and God has opened doors for her to minster with teens and youth ever since. She worked in Central California as a Youth Pastor and Youth Evangelism Director before finishing her Masters of Divinity at Andrews University. Some of her favorite things to do are mission trips, backpacking and outdoor activities. She is passionate about giving opportunity for youth to use their talents and gifts in leadership for God. She loves racing in triathlons, camping and spending time with her daughter Ellie.

Offering

Opening Music

"Fantasia"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

"Shelter in Storm"

"The Lord's Our Rock"—SDAH 528. st. 1 & 3  •  "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"—SDAH 522, st. 2-3  •  "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1 & 3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Diana Foster & Arlet Dees, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Kala Smith Testimony with Rodlie Ortiz

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Llona Chapman; Prayer: Kayleigh & Emma

Scripture Reading

Ben Maguad, Member

Worship in Music

"Master, the Tempest Is Raging"  •  Horatio Palmer
Ryan Clough, tenor, Andrews University employee; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Message

"The Answer: In Case of Emergency – Who Do You Call In the Storm?"
Lindsey Pratt

Connect Card/Prayer

 

Hymn of Response

"Be Still, My Soul"  •  461, st. 2-3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister; Kenneth Logan, organ

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"O God, Our Help"  •  William Croft, Jan Bender
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Fantasia"  •  Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Praise To The Lord"  •  1

Congregational Prayer

Diana Foster & Arlet Dees, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Kala Smith Testimony by Rodlie Ortiz

Worship in Music

"Master, the Tempest Is Raging"  •  Horatio Palmer
Ryan Clough, tenor, Andrews University employee; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Llona Chapman; Prayer: Kayleigh & Emma

Praise

"Beneath The Cross of Jesus"—SDAH 303, st. 1, 2. •  "Give Me Jesus"—SDAH 305, 2 st.  •  "My Jesus, I Love Thee"—SDAH 321, st. 1,2,4

Scripture Reading

 

Message

"The Answer: In Case of Emergency – Who Do You Call In the Storm?"
Lindsey Pratt

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"In Christ Alone"

Closing Remarks

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

 

Closing Music

"O God, Our Help"  •  William Croft, Jan Bender
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

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Fruit Delivery Next week

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.

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.

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