Speaker

Rodlie Ortiz

Rodlie Ortiz is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he oversees evangelism and Grow Groups. He recently finished his Doctor of Ministry degree in Missional Leadership from Fuller Theological Seminary. He blogs regularly on modernekklesia.com and enjoys connecting with people that don't know God. He is married to Iveth, a special education teacher, and has two boys—Jonathan and Daniel.

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

HYMN OF PRAISE

“O For That Flame of Living Fire”
SDAH 264, st. 1-2, 4-5

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual

SCRIPTURE READING

Marlene Rich, Pioneer Member
Genesis 22:1-2 NIV

HYMN OF PREPARATION

“God Will Take Care of You” • SDAH 99, st. 1-2, 4

MESSAGE

“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“I Will Follow Thee” • SDAH 623, st. 1, 3-4

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood

 

OPENING MUSIC

“We Walk by Faith, and Not by Sight” • James Biery

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Holy Is the Lord”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Let My People Go” • African-American Spiritual

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Gianna

PRAISE

“Chain Breaker”
“Never Lost”
“Lord, I Need You”

MESSAGE

“When God Tests Us: Lessons From the Life of Abraham—2”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“It Is Well With My Soul”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Old 104th Psalm: ‘Bless the Lord’”
Charles Wood

 

Offering for May 23, 2026

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

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.

Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events

Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

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