There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Back to the Future - The Power of Memories
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, February 03, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“ALL MY JOURNEY THROUGH”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348
“I’m Pressing on the Upward Way” • 625, st. 1-2, 4
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 1-2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • chorus only 290
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PIONEER LIFE
Dave Nowack
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” • David Phelps
OFFERTORY
“Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Michael Cuke
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 46:8-10
Cassandra Gultom, AU Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Will Be a Child of Peace” • Elaine Hagenberg
MESSAGE
“Remember: How the Past Can Move Us Forward”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood
WELCOME & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Blessed Assurance”
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” • David Phelps
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PIONEER LIFE
Dave Nowack
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Will Be a Child of Peace” • Elaine Hagenberg
OFFERTORY
”Be Still, My Soul” • Jean Sibelius / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Michael Cuke
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 46:8-10
PRAISE
“Firm Foundation” • “Trust In God”
“‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”
MESSAGE
“Remember: How the Past Can Move Us Forward”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer 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