Of Sardines, Trains in Japan, and Heaven

Google declares "packed like sardines" has been a part of our jargon since the 1880s. Or at least, in my own opinion, since the invention of the jam-packed Japanese railway car. The picture you see is one I took from the Ogikubo train station platform in Tokyo a few nights ago. It's rush hour. And decorous as Japanese crowds are noted for being, the packed-in occupants of this train have enough room to finger their ubiquitous cell phones—as the three gentlemen inside the window reveal. The two masked riders beside them who look like OR surgeons are wearing the popular medicated protective hygiene masks you see everywhere, especially in the flu-cold season of the year. | read more

Feature Announcement

Swim N Gym

Have some fun with your family at Andrews University's Johnson Gym and Beaty Pool. The gym will be open 7:00–9:00 PM for volleyball, basketball, and various games. The pool will be open 7:30–8:30 PM.

February 3, 7:00 PM
Location: Johnson Gym & Beaty Pool

Feature Announcement

Red Cross Blood Drive

Give Blood and help save lives. HOPE begins with you! To schedule an appointment, log onto redcrossblood.org (sponsor code: Andrews University) or call 800.RedCross (800.733.2767).

February 20-2, 1:00-7:00 PM
Location: PMC Commons

Feature Announcement

2018 Spring GROW Groups

Thinking about leading a GROW Group between February 18 to April 29? Here are just a few ideas for activities or themes to hopefully inspire new ideas: hammocking, paying your student debt, single dads, speaking other languages, learning ASL, random acts of kindness, cooking on a budget, buying your first home, engaged - now what? And many more. To be included in the Spring 2017 semester catalog, sign up your group at www.pmchurch.org/grow and help others GROW new friendships with God and each other. Questions? Contact Pastor Sabine or Gracie Gaytan via growgroups@pmchurch.org.

Pioneer & U Game Night

All students and members are invited to join us and the Family Life Committee for root beer floats, hot chocolate, nachos, and more! Bring your favorite game or simply come for a fun and relaxed social evening. For more information contact Andrew Burrill at andrew@eburrill.com or Pastor Sabine at 269.471.3133.

February 10, 6:30 PM
Location: PMC Commons