Volume 9 Issue 13 | March 29, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
Upcoming Series: Return to Calvary – Dwight K. Nelson
April 8 – "The Blind Portal (How to See Beyond the Grave)"
April 15 – "The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)"
Prayer Promise
"Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day. Declare his glory among the nations, his
marvelous deeds among all peoples."
Psalm 96:1-3 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
April 1: Pioneer Operating Budget
April 8: Hope Channel International
April 15: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
WE SHALL COME REJOICING!
PASTOR'S BLOG
While we are having a more formal Care for Cuba report during worship on April 15, I wanted dash this advance word to our Pioneer Family that God heard your many prayers and manifested His blessings in a mighty way. Truth is, over the years we’ve learned the power of Pioneer’s (your) collective praying—and this time was no exception. So—on behalf of the six Pioneer pastors and nearly 30 Andrews seminary students—please receive our heartfelt thanks for your intercessory partnership in this vital mission.
Fellowship Dinner
There is no fellowship dinner this Sabbath, April 1.
Update #4 for Renovate 2.0 (4/1/23)
The Project: The foundation for the elevator is poured. The entrance to the elevator waiting area is open but not finished. The new office structures for the media team are being framed-in and drywalled. The new offices for the media team are painted. It’s getting done!
Fundraising: As of 3/28/23, there is $570,566.00 that’s been given. Thank You! Please remember Renovate 2.0 in your giving plans and pray for its success!
Pioneer Main Entrance Closed April 1, 2023
There will be no access to the Lower Level via the stairs from the reception booth on the main level. (This entrance also remains closed Mondays to Fridays until further notice). We look forward to having you join us for in-person worship at Pioneer on April 1 as we celebrate the truth, beauty, and transforming power of the Cross. Please use the entrance at the Lower-Level Welcome Center and the stairs or the elevator to access the Sanctuary and Earliteen Loft, and the entrance opposite Andreasen Wellness Center for access to the Youth Chapel, Media Suite, and Collegiate SS. Thank you for your patience and ongoing prayers as together we continue to be Love on the Move.
Beds for Berrien
This project, Beds for Berrien, needs your help! There are 3 main ways to assist:
First, and most critical right now, you can donate. Our goal is to raise $15,000 to provide 40 beds to children who need a better sleeping situation in their homes. Your donations to the Pioneer Outreach fund will help us reach that goal! You can check our fundraising progress at pmchurch.org/beds.
Second, you can help us get organized on our distribution day, April 16. This is the area that we have the most help with right now.
Third, we really need more delivery teams to transport the beds and bedding to homes, and assemble the bed frames for the families.
If you’d like to donate to the Pioneer Outreach fund, volunteer, and/or find more information, text BEDS to 269-281-2345 or visit pmchurch.org/beds.
Village of Berrien Springs: Spring Spruce-Up
April 2 • 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
On Sunday, April 2, 2023, from 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, the Village of Berrien Springs is organizing a Spring Spruce-Up to help members of our community clean up their yards. Let’s get out and be Love on the Move for some of our neighbors who could use some assistance preparing their yards for Spring. If you’d like to join Pioneer’s Spruce-Up team of volunteers, text "SPRUCE" to 269-281-2345.
Evergreen Pathfinder Popcorn Fundraiser
The Pioneer Evergreen Pathfinders want to get to Wyoming next summer for the International Camporee. Your support will help us get 100+ Pathfinders and staff there. Click on the link to order some delicious popcorn from March 27th to March 31st. 50% of your purchase will benefit the Pathfinder club. Thank you so much!
Miracles of Prayer
April 9 • 1:00 PM
Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall
In light of the nearness of the Second Coming of Jesus, we need to do everything possible to improve our prayer life. Come here and see for yourself the "Miracles of Prayer," as presented by Sari Butler, the former Andrews Academy Counselor. Bring a friend and a dish or two for the potluck and enjoy Sari's presentation as together we learn what we can do to have an intimate connection with Jesus. The monthly Adventist Seniors of Michiana is open to all Adventists in Michiana (age 55 or more) and next meets at 1 p.m. on Sunday, April 9 in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall. We will see you there! For more information contact Cleon White, chapter President at whitehkaa@gmail.com.
Hope for the Journey Conference
April 15, 11:30 AM
Berrien Center Bible Church, 8830 M-140, Berrien Center
God's Hands 4 Kids is gifting the community with the Christian based trauma training Hope for the Journey from Show Hope - a TBRI (Trust Based Relational Intervention) Virtual Conference. It will be beneficial for anyone who works with kids from hard places such as a death in the family, divorce, foster care, or adoption. If you are a ministry leader, educator, therapist, or foster or adoptive family this is for you. For more information and to register go to GH4K.org.
“Who Is This King Of Glory?” Psalm 24:8-10
April 1 – 9
Pioneer Women’s Ministries Easter Reflections 2023—“Who Is This King Of Glory?” Psalm 24:8-10 This is our third year of Easter Reflections. You will receive a daily email and a text meditation for nine days on the events that happened during the Passion week. Let us reflect on what Jesus did for us. How does it relate to me today? To receive this daily short blessing, text "GLORY" to 269-281-2345.
Offering for April 1, 2023
Pioneer Operating Budget
Happy April Fools’ Day—a day of frequent pranks followed by someone gleefully spouting, “April Fools!” The Bible mentions the term “fool” a number of times, but never in a glib or “happy trickster” sort of way. Twice in the Psalms we read, “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’” (Ps. 14:1 and Ps. 53:1). If you’re in church today, you probably aren’t the fool found in Psalms. We’re more susceptible to being the “fool” found in Luke 12.
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8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
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