OPENING MUSIC
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“GUIDE ME, GUIDE US”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538, st. 1
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619, st. 1
“Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve” • words 611, st. 1-2, 4; melody 229
“Fight the Good Fight” • 613, st. 2-4, mel. 227
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHILDREN’S STORY
Douglas Janssen
SCRIPTURE READING
Cindy Hill, Pioneer Member
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHORAL INTROIT
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Peter Anglea
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Friend of God” • “Indescribable”
“Good Good Father” • “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Luka Gabriel Henri-Saturne, presented by Sebastian and Aileen Henri-Saturne with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines” • Charles Parry / Jantz Black
PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” • 229
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
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
