There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
The Guerrilla Gospel
Surrounded By Rebels
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
“Meditation” • Jules Massenet
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • 187, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1
Gisela Ramos
RENOVATE 2.0 CELEBRATION
Ben Martin, Bryan von Dorpowski, and Pioneer Stewardship Committee
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Earthly Strivings, Heavenly Peace” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
”Peace Passing” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Richard Aguilera
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 23:40-43 NIV
Emmett Martin, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord” • 109, st. 1
MESSAGE
”The Guerrilla Gospel: Surrounded by Rebels”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
”Jesus Saves!” • 340
CLOSING MUSIC
”Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord” • Kenneth Logan
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