Pastor

Taurus Montgomery

Taurus Montgomery is the pastor of Pioneer’s Benton Harbor Outreach, Harbor of Hope. Having grown up in the southern inner city of Mobile, Alabama, Taurus is familiar with the struggles and challenges facing urban youth today.

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Offering

Saturday, September 16, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Wake Up! A Voice Is Calling” • Wayne Wold
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

“Sanctus” • George Oldroyd

“A PURPOSE TRUE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Dare to Be a Daniel”
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • words fr. 536 , melody 191
“Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service” • words 363 st. 1 & 3, melody 191
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Our Father Who In Heaven Art” • William Billings
Brynja Davis, Andrews University Professor

CHORAL RESPONSE

“Sanctus” • George Oldroyd

OFFERTORY

“Dare to Be a Daniel” • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Ha Eun Park, Andrews University Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 1:8 NIV
Merarie Doyle, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Be Joyful” • Philip Stopford

MESSAGE

“The Making of a Movement”
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Just As I Am” • words st. 1, 3, 5-6, 313, mel. 314

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” • David Johnson

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Wake Up! A Voice Is Calling” • Wayne Wold
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

“Sanctus” • George Oldroyd

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Take My Life, and Let It Be” • 330

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Our Father Who In Heaven Art” • William Billings
Brynja Davis, Andrews University Professor

CHORAL RESPONSE

“Sanctus” • George Oldroyd

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Be Joyful” • Philip Stopford

OFFERTORY

“Fugue on ‘O Word of God’ / ‘He Leadeth Me’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Ha Eun Park, Andrews University Student

PRAISE

“In Christ Alone”

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 1:8 NIV

PRAISE

“Oh How I Love Jesus”
“Goodness of God”

MESSAGE

“The Making of a Movement”
Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“Just As I Am” • words st. 1, 3, 5-6, 313, mel. 314

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” • David Johnson

 

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 We are not having fellowship dinner this Sabbath.

Sanctuary Flower

 The flowers in the Sanctuary today are as a celebration of Jim and Carol Curry's 70th anniversary. And to thank God for their lives together, from their family.

Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua

Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047.  Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.

Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers

Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.” For tickets, information and a complete listing of performances, call the box office or visit our website: https://howard.andrews.edu

Offering for September 6, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

My mother was a great cook. Growing up in a big family of eight, my mother cooked meals using the largest pots. I was amazed by how she could create big meals from a very small pantry.

I called my mom the miracle chef. I was often intrigued by how Jesus performed the miracle of the five loaves and two fish.

One of the powerful lessons I learned from this story was not about the miracle, but why Jesus chose to focus on the generosity of the little boy who gave up his lunch! The disciples didn’t coerce the boy or purchase his lunch. The boy freely gave his lunch to Jesus. Andrew even questioned the size of the offering, “…but what are they among so many?” (John 6:9, NKJV).

Now, Jesus could have performed the miracle from nothing, but instead He chose to use the boy’s lunch offering to multiply it into a feast to feed thousands of men, women, and children.

God looks at our willingness to give. This is the basis upon which Jesus performs His great miracle.

I believe that every time we give out of love to God and ask Him to bless the offerings, He blesses and multiplies them so that they can reach thousands for His kingdom. Today, let’s share with the Lord our five loaves and two fish. Let’s ask God to multiply these funds for His glory. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Michigan Women's Ministries Events

Michigan Women's Ministries is hosting two events in September. 

On September 6 there will be a One-Day Getaway on September 6 at the Opera House in Grand Ledge, MI. The features speaker is Pioneer member Debbie Michel, and her theme is "Grace, Gratitude, & Grit. For more information visit: michiganwm.com/odg-2025

The Mother/Daughter weekend will be September 19-21 at Camp AuSable in Grayling, MI. The theme is, "Jesus is Our Anchor," and the speaker is Dee Ann Bragaw, Director for NAD Women's Ministries. For more information visit: michiganwm.com/copy-of-mother-daughter-weekend

Music in Worship at Pioneer

We would like to invite all members to answer two questions survey regarding music in the Worship service. If you would like to be more involved in music at Pioneer you can also note how you would like to be involved so we can contact you.

Women’s Ministry Kickoff Brunch

Women of all ages are invited to the first women’s ministry gathering for this school year. Enjoy brunch while Silvia Bacchiocchi shares thoughts on our theme for this year: “Stronger Together.” Please register by texting the word BRUNCH to 269-281-2345 so we can plan enough food. We look forward to seeing you there!

Adventurers is About to Start!

The New Year is here—calling all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join the Forever Friends Adventurer Club for a year of faith, fun, and friendship! Meet us for games, crafts, nature hikes, and so much more as we grow closer to Jesus as a family. In-Person registration opens September 7 at 9 AM in the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center, with the first meeting at 10 AM. Scan the QR code or text “ADVENTURERS” to 269-281-2345 to sign up today!

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