There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
The Guerrilla Gospel
Choosing a Messiah
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
OPENING MUSIC
“Whate’er My God Ordains is Right” • Johann Kellner
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lift High the Cross” • 362, st. 1-2, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Andrew Smeal, Andrews University Student
OFFERTORY
“I Love to Tell the Story” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY
Rogelio Paquini, Pioneer Member
MESSAGE
”The Guerilla Gospel: Choosing the Messiah”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY
FOOTWASHING
Kong Yoong
HYMNS OF JESUS’ BLOOD AND GRACE
“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1, 3
“Marvelous Grace” • 109. st, 1, 2
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • 154, st. 1, 3
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE
*Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder
**Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Eli Rojas, Pioneer Elder
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
Hymns of the Cross
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Carillon Sortie” • Henri Mulet
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