Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
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
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.