OPENING MUSIC
"The Gift of Love" • Janet Linker
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
"GIFTS OF GOD, SERVICE TO OTHERS"—A HYMN CYCLE
"Joyful, Joyful" • 12, st. 1, 2"God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" • words 636, st. 1, mel. 12
"Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing" • words 414, mel. 191
"Come, All Christians, Be Committed" • words 634, st. 1, mel. 191
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" • 191, st. 1
Antonio Gomes Jr., Andrews University Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Soon Ah Will Be Done" • William L. Dawson
OFFERTORY
"Put on Gladness, My Soul" • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN'S STORY
Emily Rodgers, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 2:42-47 NIV
Thiago Fiuza, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"God Is Our Refuge" • Allen Pote
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks—Part 5: A Taste of Heaven"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"When We All Get to Heaven" • 633, st. 1, 3, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" • John Goss
OPENING MUSIC
"The Gift of Love" • Janet Linker
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
"GIFTS OF GOD, SERVICE TO OTHERS"—A HYMN CYCLE
"Joyful, Joyful" • 12, st. 1, 2"God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" • words 636, st. 1, mel. 12
"Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing" • words 414, mel. 191
"Come, All Christians, Be Committed" • words 634, st. 1, mel. 191
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" • 191, st. 1
Antonio Gomes Jr., Andrews University Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Soon Ah Will Be Done" • William L. Dawson
OFFERTORY
"Put on Gladness, My Soul" • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN'S STORY
Emily Rodgers, Andrews University Student
PRAISE
"Friend of God" • " Worthy" • " Make Me a Servant"
SCRIPTURE READING
Acts 2:42-47 NIV
Sarah Ayaz, Andrews Academy Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"God Is Our Refuge" • Allen Pote
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks—Part 5: A Taste of Heaven"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"When We All Get to Heaven" • 633, st. 1, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" • John Goss
Offering for May 30, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill
When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”
The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.
And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Widows and Widowers Picnic
WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails
