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

 

Graduation Information

 Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.

Offering for May 3, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.

I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.

I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).

Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Something in Common Sabbath School

Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley

  • March 29-State of Your Heart
  • April 5-Safety
  • April 12-The Reactive Cycle
  • April 18-Personal Responsibility
  • April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
  • May 3-Teamwork

Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.