Resources

Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

Opening Music

"Andante Sostenuto"  •  Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

"Compassionate Saviour"

"My Maker and My King"—SDAH 15, st. 1, 3-4  •  "Does Jesus Care?"—SDAH 181, st. 1-2  •  "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader

Congregational Prayer

Judith Peterson, Pioneer Member

Pioneer Life

Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci

Scripture Reading

I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Terry Robertson

Worship in Music

"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord"  •  Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, Mezzo-soprano; Brenton Offenback, piano

Message

"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Hymn of Response

"Draw Me Nearer  •  306, st. 1-2
Rob Raney, songleader; Brenton Offenback, organ, Andrews University alumnus

Closing Remarks/Benediction

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Fanfare on 'In Christ Alone'"  •  arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

 

Opening Music

“Andante Sostenuto”  •  Charles Marie Widor
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Psalm 99: 1-3 NIV
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Blessed Assurance" •  "I Will Rise"
Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Philip Wekesa, piano; Nate Chung, keyboard; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon 

Congregational Prayer

Maureen Raj and brother, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Tammy Jardine, Pioneer Member

Worship in Music

"Hold Thou My Hand, Dear Lord"  •  Cora Briggs
Elizabeth Wilson, mezzo-soprano, Andrews University alumnae; Brenton Offenback, piano, Andrews University alumnus

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Jess Swackhamer; Prayer: Luci

Praise

"Yes I Will"  •  "None But Jesus"

Scripture Reading

I Kings 19:11-13 NRSV
Abel Siamubi

Message

"The Answer: When It Keeps Ringing—Hearing God in the Silence"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Closing Hymn

"Draw Me Nearer"  •  SDAH 306, st. 1,2

Closing Remarks/Blessing

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

“Fanfare on ‘In Christ Alone’”  •  arr. Jeff Perks
Brenton Offenback, Pioneer Member

 

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Free Bibles

The lost and found ministry at PMC has placed a table in the Main Lobby (Narthex) containing Bibles which have been in lost and found for more than a year and not been claimed. Some have names on them and some do not. You are welcome to take a Bible for yourself or a friend.  Please read and enjoy, For other lost and found item, there is a cupboard in the lower lobby welcome center where these items are kept. You can ask during the week for a secretary to help you check if your lost item is there.  After items have been in lost and found for more than three months they are sent to Neighbor to Neighbor so be sure and check on your items soon after you lose them.

Fellowship Dinner

There will not be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath.

Offering for March 30, 2024

Pioneer Operating Budget

I remember it like it was yesterday. I got a call from a close friend saying that they had gotten an incredible job in an incredible city that would be their dream come true. I celebrated with my friend, while also feeling the sting of pain from my own disappointment from recently being rejected from yet another job for which I was qualified, but not hired.

Disappointment and rejection can be hard things to deal with. One thing that God taught me and my family during that season of our lives was that though it may not be “my turn” for the blessing of my dream job, it is always “my turn” to serve God and those around me by doing my best, no matter what position I’m in.

One thing that has blessed me and many others during tough times is the support local churches offer to those who are struggling just to make it. I’ve been in small group Bible study where other members prayed for me and supported me in many ways, both with physical and spiritual needs. Today’s offering will go to support our local church budget, which supports ministries that are the heartbeat of our church all week long, not just on Sabbath. “The Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive’” (Acts 20:35, NIV).

By Heather Thompson Day

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Strength to Keep Going: A Multilingual Worship Celebration

The Andrews University Haitian Association and the Groupe Francophone D'Andrews invite all to participate in a special, multicultural worship experience on April 13 in the Seminary Chapel. Sabbath School at 10:30 AM, divine service at 11:45 AM. Join us in praising God in English, French, and Creole! Children and families welcome, as well as language learners.

BSHS Non-Perishable Food Drive

Our Pioneer students from Berrien Springs High school are holding a non-perishable food drive, the proceeds of which will go directly to the Feeding America Charity to help people with food insecurity. Please visit PM church’s welcome desk on the second floor by the front entrance to the sanctuary from March 25-30 to donate your non-perishable goods to people in need.

RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor Day

Parents with students who will be 5 years old by Sept. 1, 2024, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher on April 2, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Kindergarten age children are invited to visit our Kindergarten classroom on April 3. They will enjoy singing and worship, physical education, Spanish and music class, along with outdoor play time. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming!

The Center for Adventist Research Book Sale

The Center for Adventist Research Book Sale is back! The 2024 Spring book sale begins April 2 with hundreds of used Seventh-day Adventist books, pamphlets, periodicals, audio-visuals, and Ellen White books for sale. There are also many phonograph records for sale.

The books are competitively priced and will be less costly than at the various online sources for Adventist used books. We accept cash, checks, and credit/debit cards. The sale begins April 2 and will conclude on April 16. The sale hours will match the Center’s public hours: Monday to Thursday 9 AM to 7 PM, and Friday 9 AM to 1 PM.  For more information, you may call the Center at (269) 471-3209 or email car@andrews.edu.

Lebanon Mission

This week the PMC Youth Missions team has been conducting the week of prayer on two campuses in Beirut, Lebanon. They are sharing the theme "Faces Around the Cross" with students at Middle East University and Adventist secondary school in nearby
Bouchrieh. The team has presented 4 chapel services a day, starting at 7:30 AM. The 11-member team of Andrews students and PMC members has been learning a lot as they serve in this challenging mission field. Your prayers and support of PMC Youth Missions are indispensable.

Quiet Activity Bags for Kids in Church

Pioneer warmly welcomes young families! Quiet activity bags for children are available to borrow, enjoy, and return each Sabbath morning. Select a larger bag for 1 to 3 year-olds or a smaller one for 3 to 9 year-olds. Pick up a bag in the Narthex or the organ side front entrance lobby. Return as soon as finished so others can enjoy.

2nd Annual Community Messiah Sing

Community Messiah Sing - The Eau Claire SDA Church is celebrating the sacred glory of the Easter season by hosting a inter-faith Community Messiah Sing-Along. You are invited to this Christian sing-along in celebration of the death and resurrection of our Savior Jesus Christ. We will sing the Easter portion of Handel's Messiah to the recorded “accompaniment” of a Baroque Chamber Orchestra featuring the type of instrumentation the original performance of Handel’s Messiah oratorio had. We will of course conclude the rejoicing with the "Hallelujah" Chorus. Come join us on Saturday, March 30 from 4-6 pm at 6562 Naomi Road in Eau Claire. Bring a Messiah score if you have one or one will be provided. Light refreshments will be served afterwards in the Fellowship Hall.

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