The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.
Faith Factor
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, December 07, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" • Charles Mekealian
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
"CAROLS OF THE SEASON" —A CAROL CYCLE
"O Come, O Come, Immanuel" • 115, st. 1, 3
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" • 122, st. 1, 3
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • 132, st. 1, 2
"Joy to the World" • 125
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • 132, st. 1
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
PIONEER LIFE
Care for Cuba with Fernando Ortiz
*BABY DEDICATION
Paul Shane Kemo, Jr., presented by Paul and Pomu Kemo with Ben Martin
**BABY DEDICATION
Thea Caroline Khair, presented by Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight Nelson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"And the Mountains Echoed: Gloria!" • Robert Longfield
OFFERTORY
"All Is Well" • Michael Brown
CHILDREN'S STORY
Bonny Dent, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 3:5 & 6 NIV
*Cami Cress, Pioneer Member
**Janelle Dobson, Andrews University Student
MESSAGE
"Faith Factor"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
"What Child Is This?" • 141
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Hark! the Herald Angels Sing" • Gordon Young
Sanctuary Flower
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.