Saturday, May 27, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord, the Almighty” • Martin Shaw

WELCOME

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PROCESSIONAL

“Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson

CALL TO WORSHIP

Alayna Prentice

INVOCATION

Daniel White

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249

CALL TO PRAYER

Jonathan Mills
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Briauna Skinner

CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING

Ava Zygowiec

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

“The Prayer” • arr. Bob Cerulli
Jonni Rosenthal, Ava Zygowiec & Daniel White

SONG OF PRAISE

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334
“Build My Life”

SCRIPTURE READING

Chrissy Penno

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Down To The River To Pray” • arr. Mary McDonald

MESSAGE

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“This Is Our Faith” • 2023 Tent Theme Song, written by RMES Students

RECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

PRESIDING

Steven Atkins, Class Sponsor

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. H. Purcell

PROCESSIONAL

“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Pioneer Youth Pastor

PRAISE

Andrews Academy Praise Team

PRAYER

James Yi
Parent of Enoch Yi

OFFERING

Khatri-Chetri Family
Princess-Jasmine Khatri-Chetri

OFFERTORY

“Jericho . . . arr. P. Yoder
Marco Sciarabba-Badenas, Alto Saxophone I
Zane Freeman, Alto Saxophone II
Donovan Caagbay, Tenor Saxophone
Nathaniel Miller, Baritone Saxophone

SCRIPTURE READING

Michael Gayle
Parent of Alexia Gayle

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth . . . arr. J. Dawson

SERMON

Gerardo Oudri
Parent of Fiorella Oudri

HYMN

“Take My Life and Let it Be” • 330

BENEDICTION

Jay Johnson
Parent of Karla Johnson

PRAYER RESPONSE

“The Lord Bless You” • 669

RECESSIONAL

“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz

CLOSING VOLUNTARY

“Choral Song” • S. Wesley

 

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

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

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.

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