The Advent Euphonic Chorale, Champions in the 12th International Choral Festival Orientale Concentus' Singapore for the Chamber and Folklore categories will be performing at Howard Performing Arts on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at 4:00 PM
Ruth Murdoch Elementary Dedication & Andrews Academy 2024 Baccalaureate
Saturday, May 25, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
PROCESSIONAL
”Trumpet Tune” • David Johnson
WELCOME
Evelyn Savory
HYMN OF PRAISE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jonah Bourget
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Spiritual Medley”
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 14:27-29 NIV
Ryan Zygowiec
OFFERTORY
“To God Be the Glory” • Paul Thompson
CHILDREN STORY
Easton Murphy
PRAISE
“It Is Well” • “Our God” • “How Great Is Our God”
MESSAGE
“Sailing the Uncharted Course”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING VOLUNTARY
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • L. Bourgeois
PROCESSIONAL
”Christ for the World” • K. Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bordes Henry Saturne
BAPTISM
Isabella Dah with Lindsey Pratt
PRAISE
“Praise To The Lord” • “Above All” • “Worthy Is The Lamb”
PRAYER
Youngbo Chun
OFFERTORY
The Brown Family
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • T. Zimmerman
SCRIPTURE READING
Ana Flores
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“God of Our Fathers” • T. Zimmerman
SERMON
“Lessons from Lepers”
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
CLOSING HYMN
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524
BENEDICTION
Paula Fortune
“The Lord Bless You and Keep You” • 669
RECESSIONAL
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • P. Manz
CLOSING VOLUNTARY
“Choral Song” • S. Wesley
Gala Concert
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a hymn sing on June 22, 4:00-5:00pm at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon,, MI49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, (269) 876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.
Save the Date for Church Business Meeting
Pioneer members are encouraged to attend the Church Business Session which will be held in the Pioneer Commons, Tuesday, June 25 at 7:00 pm. The topics to be discussed and voted upon include the 2024-2025 budget.
Ukrainian Thank You Tour to Visit the Howard
The Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University will host a concert by Ukrainian artists on Monday, June 17, at 7 p.m. The concert is part of a 40-day U.S. tour that five Ukrainian professional musicians turned active-duty soldiers have led since May. They will be joined by several local guest artists for the program. Admission will be free for all guests, and there will be a free-will collection at the concert.
Church Office Closed Wednesday June 19
Pioneer offices will be closed on Wednesday June 19 for the Juneteenth Holiday.
Offering for June 15, 2024
Pioneer Operating Budget
“After this I looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands.” (Revelations 7:9 NIV).
As I look around my college classroom, I’m always amazed at the rainbow of faces that I see. The gospel is beautiful because our great hope is that one day, we will all be united in heaven, and we will get to worship God for eternity. In the meantime, we must exist in this fallen world. As I discuss with my students what is happening in the world today, we wrestle with our place as Christians and as a church body.
God has called us to be His hands and feet, and this generation of college students has a strong desire to see impactful outreach within our local church ministries that they can connect with to help our community. In one such example of ministry, one student said that their church back home would support mothers in need with free diapers if they didn’t have money. The multitude described in the book of Revelation will be composed of many people who have allowed Christ to live through them and bless others. Today’s offering is being collected to support the local church budget.
Our church is able to serve as a house of worship for all people because of your generous gifts, so thank you!
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Changes to ADRA Giving Options
The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) and the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventist have decided to simplify the number of donation options. Historically, a significant number of options have been available when giving to ADRA allowing donors to specify a specific project or program. Going forward all currently existing ADRA donations will be consolidated into 5 major categories.
ADRA Health Programs
Poor health is often at the heart of poverty and suffering. Giving to the ADRA Health fund helps build healthier lives for those we serve by improving access to safe water sources, providing hygiene and sanitation solutions, helping families access nourishing food, supporting pregnant women and mothers, and delivering reliable health support.
ADRA Education Programs
Education for all helps safeguard against chronic poverty, violence, abuse, exploitation, and even reduces vulnerability to natural disasters. The ADRA Education fund will help remove obstacles to learning by providing access to primary, secondary, and tertiary education, delivering school supplies, uniforms, and other resources, teaching adult literacy classes, and providing technical and vocational education.
ADRA Livelihood Programs
Livelihood training is a key contributor to breaking the cycle of poverty. The ADRA Livelihoods fund will help end generational poverty by empowering savings and loan groups in vulnerable communities, preparing communities for climate resiliency, training farmers to improve their methods, and empowering women to become business leaders in their communities.
ADRA Emergency Response and Preparedness
When disaster strikes, those whose lives are the most at risk are often furthest from help. Every year, ADRA responds to more than 100 emergencies around the world: earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, droughts, civil strife, and more. Contributions to the ADRA Emergency Response and Preparedness fund will help support a global network of offices and partners to quickly mobilize resources and bring relief to the hardest-hit areas.
ADRA General Fund
ADRA, the global humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church delivers relief and development assistance to individuals in more than 120 countries. Gifts to ADRA will provide families with emergency aid in times of crisis or natural disaster and longer-term, sustainable assistance to people battling chronic hunger, homelessness, and other life-threatening challenges, so they can live as God intended.
Pioneer Spiritual Life Survey
This quick survey will give our church leadership team a better understanding of how to lead our church. All responses are anonymous and every precaution will be taken with the data.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Something In Common Sabbath School presents Guardrails-Avoiding Regrets in Your Life with Andy Stanley video
- May 18- Direct and Protect
- May 25- Proximity
- June 1- Forever Yours
- June 8- Money Matters
- June 15- The Heart of the Matter
Everyone is Welcome Sabbath mornings from 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Adventist Heritage & American History Tour
Explore Scenic New England and it's Rich History from September 1-8, 2024
