Volume 9 Issue 31 | August 2, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
August 12 – Shane Anderson
August 19 – Shane Anderson
Prayer Promise"One thing I ask from the Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on the beauty of the Lord and to seek him in his temple."
Psalm 27:4 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
ScheduleAugust 5: Pioneer Operating Budget
August 12: Christian Record Services
August 19: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
New and Returning Students Picnic August 26 • Following second service It's that time of year for Pioneer to welcome new and returning students to Pioneer. The picnic will be held immediately following the second service on Aug. 26, and to make it happen 70 volunteers are needed to
provide lunch and fellowship to our students. Call the church at 269–471–6565 or go to the link below to sign up. You will be contacted with details.
Renovate 2.0 Update #7 The Project: The elevator arrived last week! The installation process will take about two weeks with other final details. The state elevator inspection is expected to take another 2-3 weeks after that. The glass wall will be installed, and the project will be done!
Fundraising: As of 7/22/23, there is $727,388 that has been raised with $272,612 to reach our goal! -We are so close!- Please join with others to finish this wonderful addition! Remember Renovate 2.0 in your giving plans and pray for its completion!
Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM)
Corn Roast! August 13 • 1:00 PM
AU Grove The popular Corn Roast is one of the best-attended programs for the Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM). At that time, we will be favored with a devotional, mission report, and the introduction of the new officers for 2023-2024. As always, please bring a friend or two (an Adventist of age 55 or older) and your favorite food to share with the others at our potluck. If you have any questions, please call Cleon White at 269-471-5553. See you there!
District Nine Family Camp at Camp Au Sable Register now for an uplifting and spirit-filled weekend at Camp Au Sable. The annual District Nine Family Camp is Labor Day weekend, September 1-4, 2023.
Application materials and waivers can be found at districtnine.wix.com/home. The application deadline is August 20, 2023.
60th Anniversary Celebration August 12 • 3:00–5:00 PM Please join us for a simple celebration of the 60th anniversary of Cleon and Sandra White. There will be a come-and-go reception to give congratulations and well-wishes on Sabbath afternoon, August 12, 2023, from 3 p.m.
to 5 p.m. Enter the backyard of 8778 University Boulevard by turning onto Rose Street and going to the back of the house. Light refreshments will be served. No gifts, please, but cards are welcome.
Fellowship Dinner No fellowship dinner on August 5.
RMES Work Bee & Registration is Open August 13 • 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
8885 Garland Ave., Berrien Springs, MI 49104 Bring your paint brushes, screwdrivers, power tools, leaf blowers, power hedge trimmers, weed whackers, shovels, and rakes, and join us for our annual work bee. No tools? No problem! We'll have supplies on hand too! Join us to work on projects including painting playground equipment; repairing swing sets; trimming hedges; pulling weeds; filling holes; cleaning & disinfecting classrooms, lockers, gym walls, tables, and whiteboards; and other small repairs. There's something for everyone so bring your family and join us! Come for some or all of the time and put your talents to work in support of Christian education. We hope to see you there! ————— Ruth Murdoch Registration is open for the 2023-2024 school year! We would love to have you join our school family. Visit our website or stop by the school office to begin the registration process. www.myrmes.org 269-471-3225.
Something In Common SS presents the Vertical Marriage Series Sabbath Mornings 10:30 AM • Pioneer Room 141 A more vibrant marriage is possible when it’s built on a foundation of active faith. Dave and Ann Wilson are hosts of FamilyLife Today®, FamilyLife’s
nationally-syndicated radio program on more than 1,300 radio outlets in all 50 states. They are also cofounders of Kensington Church, a national, multi-campus church that hosts more than 14,000 attendees every weekend. The Wilsons live in the Detroit area where Dave served as the Detroit Lions chaplain for 33 years. Dave and Ann have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, as well as three daughters-in-law and four grandchildren. August 5 – To Cheer and to Cherish
August 12 – God in the Bedroom
August 19 – All In!
Offering for August 5, 2023 Pioneer Operating Budget Some people give each week as part of their worship to God. Others give once a month or once every pay period. Some give online, and still others do a combination, maybe planning in advance so they can participate at this moment rather than just
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