Saturday, February 24, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross, the Love of God Proclaim” • Sidney Nicholson, Donald Busarow
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Choral Introit: “Exsultate! Jubilate!” • Kyle Pederson
“SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3, 4
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370, st. 2, 3
“Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming” • 358, st. 1, 2, mel. 334
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 1 alt., mel. 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 4 alt., mel. 499
Elianna Fisher, former student missionary in Honduras
OFFERTORY
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyon
CHILDREN’S STORY
Imani Cousins and Hannie Casamayor, former student missionaries to Puerto Rico
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:8 NIV
Jenae Rogers, former student missionary in Palau
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Tom Trenney
MESSAGE
“Empowered by the Spirit: Breaking Barriers to Reach the Unreached”
Andre Rodrigues, former student missionary in Palawan
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Lift High the Cross, the Love of God Proclaim” • Sidney Nicholson, Donald Busarow
WELCOME
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
“SEND ME”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3, 4
“Christ for the World We Sing” • 370, st. 2, 3
“Far and Near the Fields Are Teeming” • 358, st. 1, 2, mel. 334
“Hear the Voice of Jesus Calling” • words 359, st. 1 alt., mel. 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
J-Fiah Reeves, former Student Missionary to Kosrae
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Tom Trenney
OFFERTORY
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • William Runyon
CHILDREN’S STORY
Imani Cousins and Hannie Casamayor, former student missionaries to Puerto Rico
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 1:8 NIV; Melanie Taina, former student missionary in Costa Rica
PRAISE
“Who You Say I Am” • “Wait On You” • “Be Thou My Vision
MESSAGE
“Empowered by the Spirit: Breaking Barriers to Reach the Unreached”
Andre Rodrigues, former student missionary in Palawan
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377
CLOSING MUSIC
“Christ for the World” • Kenneth Logan
Offering for May 16, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
Our churches should be sanctuaries, places of safety, not only in their physical structure but also in their psychological and spiritual atmosphere. Every person who enters, whether a regular attendee or a visitor, should feel genuinely welcomed and valued. We must be careful not to judge or criticize others based on appearances or perceived shortcomings. The church is not a place for the perfect—it is a hospital for sinners in need of healing and grace. Kathryn Davis, host of the Magnify podcast and seminary teacher, reminds us that “hiding our imperfections or harshly judging ourselves or others for those imperfections can be [harmful] to our mental health.”1
Jesus Himself faced criticism for spending time with sinners. His response was clear: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Mark 2:17, NIV).
As a church, our mission is to reflect Christ’s love and create a space where people can grow in faith without fear of rejection. Jesus was patient and kind, while Satan, the “accuser of the brethren,” seeks to bring shame and make us feel unworthy. Yet, Jesus reassures us, just as He did the woman condemned by the Pharisees: “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no
more” (John 8:11, NKJV).
As we return our offerings today, let us also recommit to supporting a church that embodies Christ’s love—a safe and welcoming home for all.
1 https://www.ldsliving.com/how-to-make-our-church-communities-the-safest-place-to-make mistakes/s/11798
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- March 28: Session One - Everything Minus Love = Nothing
- April 11: Session Two - Love is Patient
- April 18: Session Three - Love is Kind
- April 25: Session Four - Love is Humble
- May 2: Session Five - Love is Generous
- May 9: Session Six - Love is Easy Going
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails