Volume 6 Issue 28 | September 29, 2020
Pioneer Pulpit
Oct. 3 - "How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb" - Dwight K. Nelson
Oct. 10 - "Blue Laws: The Law and Order Platform" - Dwight K. Nelson
Oct. 17 - "When You’re Not Living the Life You Expected" - Rodlie Ortiz
Prayer Promise
"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."
Philippians 4:6 NIV
Offering
Schedule
Oct. 3: Pioneer Operating Budget
Oct. 10: NAD / Voice of Prophecy
Oct. 17: Pioneer Operating Budget
August Finance Report | Give Online
“Jesus in the Rough”
PASTOR'S BLOG
Ever hear of the Crater of Diamonds State Park? Me neither, until Melchi Ponniah shared a Washington Post piece with me. This unique park in Arkansas “allows visitors to hand-sift 37 acres of plowed earth for the chance to take home a natural diamond — usually around a quarter of a carat and often found daily” ( https://apple.news/A5UsShzMUTe-o5c8nn2q8eA). What’s not to like about a park like that! On Labor Day Kevin Kinard, who has been coming to the park since he was a kid, went with a group of friends to this ancient volcanic field in hopes of finding some gemstones. When the expedition was over the 33-year-old and his companions exited the park, stopping by the visitor’s pavilion.
Pandemic Celebration of the Cross
October 3
Please mark this Sabbath, October 3 (9:00/11:45 AM) for a joyful celebration of the Lord's Supper as a worshiping community. While we will participate with actual emblems of bread and wine, because of the pandemic the elements will be prepackaged for your safety. These packaged elements will be available for your pickup (for off-site use during live stream worship) at the church office this next week (Monday, September 28 through Sabbath, October 3). On-site worshipers this Sabbath will receive the packaged communion elements upon arriving for worship Sabbath morning.
Kevin's Story
“Authenticity right now has become probably one of the most valuable social currencies out there. More and more people are drawn towards content that gives them a sense of peace... that's what my [TikTok] channel over time had become.”
Family, Fun & Faith!
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE
Did you know that today is National Love People Day? I didn’t either until I looked up national holidays on the Internet. I was amazed to see how many “holidays” there are – usually multiple ones per day. Today is also International Podcast Day. I suppose that’s something that can be celebrated, as many things can be learned through podcasts, but I personally prefer the National Love People Day.
Pioneer Safety Update
The Pioneer Memorial Church Re-entry Task Force and Safety Committee has updated its phased guidelines related to the reentry and use of the Pioneer church facility during the COVID-19 pandemic. This update is implemented as Phase 4 and begins October 1, 2020. You can review the full Preparedness & Response Plan: Phase 4 below.
Pastor Appreciation Month
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. You will wholeheartedly agree that our Pioneer pastors have worked very diligently and creatively throughout this year. As a congregation, we have been blessed and we would like to take this opportunity to thank them for their efforts. Although we do not have thank you cards available this year, if you wish to write a personal note to one or more of our pastors you can so online.
COVID-19 Resources
Self-isolating because of COVID-19? We are here to help! We have a team of volunteers who can help pick up things for you like groceries or medicine, and they can even call you to pray with you. Let us know how we can help!
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
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