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VOLUME 5 ISSUE 49

Pastor's Blog

Ever Wonder Who Pays for Christmas?

We’re way too sophisticated for that childhood myth about a rotund gentleman with a white beard and rosy cheeks picking up the tab for our Christmas bills. But boy, are those bills going up! Take the latest post-Thanksgiving holiday shopping numbers (how could we ignore them) released over the last few hours. Read more

 

Feature Announcement

Feast of Lights

Be inspired by a program of music, Scripture readings, and drama honoring the King of Kings. Feast of Lights is an evening of bells, instrumental music, choral and congregational singing, lights, and a Nativity scene joyfully retelling the Christmas story.

Friday, December 13, 7:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary

 

Feature Announcement

Angel Tree

Brighten the Christmas season and bring smiles to struggling families, please stop by the Christmas Angel Tree located at the Welcome Center downstairs and at the Narthex. Choose an angel from the tree, you can either give a donation (money, gift card, food, toys, etc) or buy a gift for them. Bring your gift with the angel attached to it to PMC on or before Dec. 23 (Monday).

 

Feature Announcement

Seniors Christmas Banquet

Senior members of the Pioneer Memorial Church are invited to a Christmas Banquet. Reservations must be made by calling the Village Church at 269.471.7795 by December 8. Please provide the name(s) who will be attending, contact number and indicate your church affiliation.

Friday, December 15, 1:00 PM
Location: Village Seventh-day Adventist Church

 

Feature Announcement

Pastor José to Leave

Our Pioneer farewell for Pastor Jose and Christine will be on Sabbath, December 7, and will include a church-wide potluck dinner and program after second service.

Church Family – You are invited to a planned potluck dinner. Pioneer will provide the dessert, drink, plates and eating utensils. To ensure a memorable experience for everyone, please bring the following menu items. 

A-G—Entrée (vegemeat or legume) for 20 and bread for 20
H-O —Hot pasta, rice or potato dish for 20 and hot vegetables for 20 
P-Z—Salad for 20 and 64 oz. container of juice (light-colored only)

Pastor Dwight

 

Feature Announcement

Soup for Students

It is that time once again to show love and support to our students during finals week. We are looking for people to commit to a pot of soup. We need approximately 30 pots of soup and volunteers to help serve. If you are willing to participate, please complete the form below before Thursday, December 5. Drop off your pot of soup at the church on December 10, between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Soup for Students
December 10, 6:00 PM
Location: Pioneer Commons

Serve
 

Feature Announcement

Pioneer Toy Drive

Join us in collecting toys for families that need some extra kindness during this holiday season. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to the church on December 14 to be collected during our Children's Celebration of Christmas.

 

Feature Announcement

GROW Group Survey

GROW Groups are winding down for the Fall, but we’ll be starting up again in the Spring semester and we need your help! We want to know what kinds of groups you’d like to have available here at PMC so that we can do our best to meet the needs of our community. Have an idea (or two or three?) Text IDEA to 269-281-2345 and fill out the form. It's a quick and easy way to let us know what you're looking for in a small group! Don't like texting? You can take the survey online. Thank you for your suggestions!

Take Our Online Survey
 
 
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd.
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
269.471.3133
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