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

Saturday, December 10, 2022

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“The First Noel” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
*”Joy to the World” • arr. Lena Eckhoff
RMES Junior Bells

OPENING HYMN

“What Child Is This?” • 141

PRAYER

Salema Faiai, Samuel Fiuza, Grace Zhang, Philbert Ansu

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 1:23 NIV
Aaron Dormus, Adventurers

MUSIC

“Carol of the Bells” • arr. Michael Hopkins
RMES Strings

MESSAGE 1

“The Greatest Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

MUSIC

“Jesus, Oh What a Wonderful Child/Go Tell it on the Mountain”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solo Jaliyah White

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:11
Genavive Beckford

MUSIC

“For Unto Us A Child Is Born”
Pioneer Adventurers

*BAPTISM

Samuel Reed Miller with W. G. Nelson

MUSIC

“Three Holiday Glorias” • arr. Donald Moore
RMES Grades 4-6 Choir

MESSAGE 2

“The Right Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

GIFT COLLECTION

“Away in a Manger” • William Kirkpatrick
“O Come, Little Children” • Johann Schulz

MUSIC

“Who Would Imagine a King”
Jaliyah White, Gabriella Langat, Adventurers

SCRIPTURE

Matthew 2:2
Joanna Jacques

MUSIC

“When We Seek Him”
Pioneer Adventurers - Solos Isabella Mpita, Lucas and Nathan Lovanantenaina, Lena Engelkemier

MESSAGE 3

“The Perfect Gift”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING HYMN

“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1, 2 & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

“Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • anon. melody

 

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