Prayer Promise

Religious Liberty Emphasis

January 18, 2025

This Sabbath, January 18, two days before the inauguration of a new U.S. president, Pioneer Memorial Church will give special attention to matters of religious liberty, with special programming in the morning and afternoon. Bill Knott, the General Conference’s representative to the U.S. Government as Associate Director of the Public Affairs and Religious Liberty Department (PARL), will speak for both morning church services at Pioneer at 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM. At 3:30 PM, a special program, “Perspectives on Liberty and Peace” will feature presentations by Knott, Pioneer Lead Pastor Shane Anderson, and Jennifer Woods, PARL director of the Lake Union Conference.

90th Birthday

Pioneer Member Richard (Dick) Sowler will be celebrating his 90th Birthday on January 26. Cards may be sent to: 8869 George Avenue, Berrien Springs, MI 49103.

Sabbath School Lesson Overview

January 25  •  4:00 PM
Pioneer Commons

Jo Ann Davidson will present an overview of the Sabbath School Lessons for this quarter. She will explain the major themes and concepts included in this quarter's lessons that are helpful to Sabbath School teachers and members. All are welcome. For further information, please get in touch with Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com.

Andrews Academy Seniors Dinner

January 26  •  1:00 PM
Academy Commons

All Adventist Seniors ages 55+ are invited to the Andrews Academy Seniors dinner on January 26, 2025, at 1:00 PM in the Academy Commons. Please note the change of date from the usual ASM meeting. Come prepared to financially support our Academy and enjoy the food and program provided by the Academy’s staff and students. Call Cheryl Doss at 269.277.0767 with any questions.

Fellowship Dinner

Following the second worship service, there will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Oasis Public School Ministry

Tuesdays  •  6:30–8:00 PM
Pioneer Commons

Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to any public school student in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM in the Commons, beginning January 21. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.

Spelunker Quest:
Unearthing the Lost Sanctuary

February 8  •  2:00 PM
Pioneer Youth Chapel

Calling all youth! Join us for Spelunker Quest on Feb. 8—an escape room experience!  In this immersive adventure, ancient mysteries await! Race against time to uncover missing artifacts from the Biblical sanctuary, solving puzzles and discovering the profound meaning behind each sacred piece. Your mission begins in the depths of an ancient cave system - do you have what it takes to recover these priceless treasures? Experience the Escape Room at one of the time slots every hour starting at 2 pm. Each time slot can accommodate up to 16 youths. Youth: Please register for a start time on Sabbath afternoon: Text "ESCAPE" to 269.281.2345 to register. Others: Want to help with decorating? Contact Pastor Lindsey at lindsey.pratt@pmchurch.org.

Offering for January 18, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: It didn’t make sense. When I was young, I was confused about why there was an offering call every worship service. I really did not understand why a church who worshipped the God who owns the universe and galaxies would let His people beg for funds. I rationalized that perhaps God could not afford to take care of His children, or He wants His children to be poor.

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