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
Children’s Celebration of Christmas: “A Story to Tell”
Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen 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
“O Come, Little Children” Johann Schulz
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
WELCOME
Ben Martin
CHRISTMAS CAROLS
Horton Family
“Angels We Have Heard on High” • “O Come, All Ye Faithful”
CHILDREN’S STORY
Rich Aguilera
SCRIPTURE READING
Emmett Martin
Luke 2:13,14
MESSAGE
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
The Shepherd’s Spiritual
RMES Choir
SCRIPTURE READING
Joy Nyirenda
Luke 2:20
SPECIAL MUSIC
Three Holiday Glorias
RMES Choir
PRAYER
Lainah Korave
Pauline Habiri
Micaiah Beckford
Hadassa de Galiza
MESSAGE
Ezra Jean-Baptiste
SPECIAL MUSIC
“Jesus, the Light of the World”
Pioneer Adventurer Club
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:30-32
Marlon Williams
SPECIAL MUSIC
“O Sing a Song of Bethlehem”
Pioneer Adventurer Club
MESSAGE
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING HYMN
“Go Tell It on the Mountain”
Press Family
CLOSING PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gloria!” • trad. melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Michigan Advance Partners
In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.
Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.
As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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.
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