Packing for Eternity: What Are We Forgetting?

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The Appearance
Divinely Disabled

Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben 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

Saturday, July 05, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Scherzo" • Jean Gigout

WELCOME & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • 103

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, refrain only
Gabriel Johnson, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Morning Has Broken" • Brant Adams

OFFERTORY

"Hyfrydol" • Paul Manz

CHILDREN'S STORY

Rick Wright, Pioneer Member

INTRODUCTION OF NEW PASTOR

Daniel, Monica, and Lala Biaggi, introduced by Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 24:42-44 NRSV
Emmett Martin, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"We Would See Jesus" • 494, st. 1, 3

MESSAGE

"Packing for Eternity: What Are We Forgetting?"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Never Part Again" • 449

BENEDICTION

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Final from Symphony I" • Louis Viennese

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries