Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout
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Resources
Speaker
Ben MartinBen Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.
Offering
Saturday, December 09, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“O Come, Little Children” • Johann Schulz / Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Adventurer Club Director
HYMN OF PRAISE
“O Come, O Come, Immanuel” • 115
*GRADE 2 BELL CHOIR
“The First Noel” • traditional, arr. Shari Lyons
SCRIPTURE
Genesis 3:15
Destinee Fio
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“Joy to the World” • traditional
MESSAGE 1
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
*K-2 CHOIR - RMES
“Happy Birthday Jesus” • Carol Cymbala
†RMES STRINGS
“Christmas Quatrain” • arr. Elliot Del Borgo
PRAYER
Aniyah Jean-Baptiste
Jared Raveloharimisy
Arlo Martin
Laural Brown
SCRIPTURE
Matthew 1:23
Andile Muzira
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“Prince of Peace” • Monica Scott
MESSAGE 2
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
*K-2 CHOIR - RMES
”The Shepherd’s Spiritual” • arr. Donal Moore
†RMES STRINGS
“Away in a Manger” • arr. Ruth Elaine Schram
SCRIPTURE
Revelation 21:1
Josiah Florvilus
PIONEER ADVENTURER CLUB CHOIR
“What a Day That Will Be” • J. Hill
MESSAGE 3
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
TOY & OFFERING COLLECTION
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
”Jesus Is Coming Again!” • 213, st. 1-2, 4
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
”Jesus Is Coming Again!” • George Lee / Kenneth Logan
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries