We hope. you consider joining Coming Together Ministries and Village Seventh-day Adventist Church for the Sexual Integrity Conference. A time of hope, healing, and biblical truth. Most sessions will be held virtually, with in-person meetings on Thursday and Friday, at 5:00 PM. Special care and privacy will be provided for those seeking personal healing. The featured speaker will be Dr. Richard (Dick) Davidson, from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. For details and registration, visit comingtogetherministries.org
Great Teachers
Love At First Sight, Part 1
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude [My Song Is Love Unknown]” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Now Thank We All Our God” • H. W. Tauscher
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 89:1 NIV
John Press, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“O, How I Love Jesus” • 248
MESSAGE
“Great Teachers, Part 1: Love At First Sight”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude [My Song Is Love Unknown]” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Now Thank We All Our God” • H. W. Tauscher
OFFERTORY
“Lord, Speak to Me, That I May Speak” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 89:1 NIV
John Press, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“O, How I Love Jesus” • 248
MESSAGE
“Great Teachers, Part 1: Love At First Sight”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus” • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Sexual Integrity Conference, September 17-21, 2025
Satellite - Youth Vespers
High school students, join us for the first Satellite of the year next Friday, September 26 at 7:00 PM, in the Pioneer Youth Chapel! We’ll welcome the Sabbath with worship, music, and food as we launch our theme for the year: Ignite the Spirit, Awaken the Soul. Come as you are, bring a friend, and leave encouraged and inspired!
DivorceCare Grow Group
If you are currently facing the challenges associated with going through a divorce or separation, please consider joining DivorceCare. We are a grow group that aims to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging place to process the difficult realities that separation and divorce can bring about. We meet in the Board Room on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM.
2025 Pure Desire Summit at Eau Claire SDA Church
The Eau Claire SDA will host the FREE 2025 Pure Desire Summit which will be held on Sept 19, Friday: 6-9 PM and Sept 20, Saturday: 3:30-7:30 PM. The Summit is for men, women, and teens ages 14+ who are struggling with sexual brokenness/addiction or betrayal trauma and anyone who wants to learn how to help others or improve their own relationships with a biblically informed vision of relational wholeness. Register here: https://puredesire.regfox.com/virtual-attendees-pure-desire-summit-2025
Master Guide Toolbox Training
Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox training event at the Andrews University Seminary, September 19-20! Please register at cye.org/toolbox for questions contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com.
Grief Share Program
You are invited to a GriefShare program in the Fireside Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church. The 13-week class begins Tuesday, September 16 at 6:30 PM. Help will be shared in a small group setting for those processing their emotions after the loss of someone they love. For more information or to register please contact Mike and Shirley Gammon at 989-427-5669 or Paul and Linda Pellandini 517-243-2767.
Offering for September 20, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
My favorite fruit is mango. A mango boasts an exotic and captivating flavor. The richness and complexity of a mango's taste make it a truly indulgent fruit! The initial taste is a burst of luscious sweetness, followed by a slightly tart undertone that provides a perfect balance.
In Psalm 34, we read, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no lack to those who fear Him.” This figurative language, "Taste and see that the Lord is good," invites us to not just believe in God's rich goodness, but actively experience it in our lives. To "taste" the Lord is to engage with faith in a deeply personal, intimate way.
Just as we use our sense of taste to savor and appreciate different flavors, we are called to savor and appreciate the richness and diversity of God's love, mercy, and grace. It means opening our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit and allowing God's word to nourish and guide us. The goodness of the Lord is revealed in countless ways. It is present in the beauty of creation, in acts of kindness, and in the love we share with others. Today, let’s taste and see that the Lord is good by giving back our tithes and offering!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
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.
Grow Groups are Ready to Join
Small groups for PMC, known as Grow Groups, are now beginning for the fall semester. Please text "JOIN" to 269-281-2345 to view the groups and choose one or more that interests you. If would would like to lead your own group, text "LEAD" to the same number, and complete and submit the form.
Pathfinder Registration
It's time for children in Grade 5-12 to register to be part of the Evergreen Pathfinder Club for this school year. As we start our new year we hope you can join us as we have fun, learn about God and share the good news of salvation in a safe welcoming environment. Please text PMCEP to 269-281-2345 to receive the registration form. Questions please contact Errol.prentice@pmchurch.org