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Adventures in Faith-Walking
When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair
Resources
Speaker
Rodlie OrtizRodlie 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.
Offering
Saturday, June 24, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus” • Calvin Taylor
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Fatihfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Of Fortitude and Faith (O God, Our Help)” • Kenneth Logan
BAPTISM
Isaiah Florvilus, Jeremiah Florvilus, Joshua Florvilus, and Malachi Florvilus with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Adoration” • Florence Price
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
SCRIPTURE READING
Numbers 20:10-12 NIV
William and Ariana Helbley, Pioneer Members
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Soon I Will Be Done” • Calvin Taylor
OPENING MUSIC
“Talk About a Child That Do Love Jesus” • Calvin Taylor
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Down By The Riverside”
“Holy Spirit”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Of Fortitude and Faith (O God, Our Help)” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Adoration” • Florence Price
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
PRAISE
“Believe For It”
SCRIPTURE READING
Numbers 20:10-12 NIV
William and Ariana Helbley, Pioneer Members
PRAISE
Medley: "Trust in Him"
MESSAGE
“Adventures in Faith-Walking: When Life Doesn’t Seem Fair”
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Soon I Will Be Done” • Calvin Taylor
Sabbath School Volunteers Needed
13th Annual Voice Vespers
Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!
Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Adventist-Muslim Relations Group
Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.
Join the Traffic Ministry Team!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Howard Center Presents...Rachel Barton Pine
Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot. Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play. She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.