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.
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
An Influencer People Are Hungry For
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, October 23, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“LOOKING TO JESUS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Holy, Holy, Holy”
“Come, Thou Almighty King”
“We Would See Jesus”
“Savior, Teach Me Day by Day”
“Take Time to Be Holy”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PIONEER LIFE
Ordination of Deacons
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Craig Harris, Associate Youth Director Michigan Conference
Prayer: Harper
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Will Bless the Lord” / “Lift Up Your Heads”K. Medema / anon.
MESSAGE
“An Influencer People Are Hungry For”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take Time to Be Holy”
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
OPENING MUSIC
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • Charles Gounod
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Promises”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PIONEER LIFE
Ordination of Deacons
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Will Bless the Lord” / “Lift Up Your Heads”K. Medema / anon.
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Craig Harris, Associate Youth Director Michigan Conference
Prayer: Harper
PRAISE
“Be Thou My Vision”
“Never Lost”
MESSAGE
“An Influencer People Are Hungry For”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING SONG
“Take My Life”
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
Fruit Delivery Next week
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
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.
Christmas Banquet for Seniors Sunday, December 10
The Christmas Banquet for Seniors comes this year on Sunday, the 10th of December, at 1:00 PM at the Village Church Fellowship Hall. This year, Village Church is responsible for decorating the tables, the meal, and the program. (Next year it will be PMC's turn.) The cost of the meal is $20 for everyone. However, PMC and Village Church will pay for all attending Senior members of their respective churches. All other Senior members will need to pay at the door. If you have not yet signed up for the Christmas Banquet, please call either the Village SDA Church at 269-471-7795 OR Pioneer Memorial Church at 269-471-3133 OR Cleon White at 269-471-5553 by December 5.
Clothing Donation Drive
The Social Sciences and Social Justice club is a department club on campus that is currently running a clothing drive this semester where we are collecting clothes from students, staff, and faculty on campus to create a pop-up thrift store in December for
a fundraiser. This fundraiser's profit will be going towards Phoenicia Finesse, a project in Lebanon that helps fund reusable napkins for women in need, as well as educating them on menstrual cycles. We currently have a drop-off box in the Campus Center as well as in the PMC lobby, so any donations are appreciated! The pop-up will be on December 3rd from 3-6 PM, so if you would like to donate, please come by!
Something in Common presents the Love and Respect video series with Dr. Emerson Eggerich
The Series continues each Sabbath through December 16. Come join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30. Everyone is welcome on Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 AM in Room 141