Saturday, September 04, 2021
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Stand Up!": A Hymn Cycle
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • "Father, Lead Me Day by Day" • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"
Hymn Leaders: Fabio Siniscarchio, Rob Raney, Raleigh Pettey; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Robert Raney, Nathan Cheng
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
Victory in Jesus
Congregational Prayer
Chase Wilder, AU Student Association Religious Vice-President
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Rob Raney, Nathan Cheng
Children's Story
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Praise
Wonderful Words of Life • Reckless Love
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Blessing
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Offering for May 30, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”
The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.
And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Widows and Widowers Picnic
WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
