Prayer Promise

Annual Hayride

October 13  •  6:00–8:00 PM
Five Pines Ministries

The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 from 6:00-8:00 PM. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!

Lead A GROW Group

Our next Season of Grow Groups is coming soon. If you have an idea for a small group we'd love to support your ministry. We are looking for activity, study, food, and fun groups. These are great ways to experience church outside of our church service If you are interested please fill out the form below.

Night Market

October 5  •  7:30 PM

Join students from several cultural clubs for a Night Market this Sabbath starting at 7:30 PM. Students from AULA (Latino), AFIA (Filipino) KASA (Korean), SASA (Southern Asian), and ASA (African) Student Association Clubs are sponsoring this event. Support our Students by enjoying an evening of fun with friends and family between Nethery Hall and the Administration Building!

Something in Common

Sabbath Mornings  •  10:30-11:30 AM
Pioneer Room 141

Welcomes Terri L. Fivash to speak about her book The Spiritual Toolbox. We will learn about the principles of how spiritual things work. Bring a notebook and pen. She is also the author of Joseph and the Dahveed series. Join us on Sabbath mornings - October 5, October 12, and October 19. All are welcome!

Communion Service

October 12 •  9:00 & 11:45 AM

On Sabbath, October 12, we will celebrate the Communion service together during both the 9:00 and 11:45 am services.  Pastor Shane's message is entitled, "An Offense Worth Repeating." 

ASM Meeting

October 13  •  1:00 PM
Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall

Adventist Seniors, 55 years old and up, are invited to come for fellowship and inspiration at the October meeting featuring Dr. Ann Hamel.  Dr. Hamel’s talk about her supporting work with missionaries is entitled “Caring for the Body of Christ.” Bring a dish, and a friend and join the potluck at 1:00 PM October 13 in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. For further information call Cheryl Doss at 269.277.0767.

"Is Noah's Ark on Mt. Judi?"

October 14  •  7:00 PM
Andrews University Seminary Chapel

As part of the Horn Lecture series, a team of researchers from Andrews University will share their findings from a 2024 expedition to eastern Turkey. Two of the most likely sites for where Noah's Ark landed are Agri Dagh (called Mt. Ararat by many) and Mt. Judi further to the southwest. Mt. Judi is favored by many Muslims and Christians today. The team was able to get to the ark landing site on Mt Judi and will share their fascinating discoveries. All are welcome at this free event.

Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend

October 18 & 19
Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy invites you to Alumni Weekend, October 18 & 19, 2024. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 4 and 9). Friday 7 pm, Vespers - s’mores to follow; Saturday 10:00 AM, Sabbath School & Roll Call;11:30 AM. Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch provided. Shydepoke is at 8:00 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).

Pioneer Safety Training

October 19 •  3:00–6:00 PM
Youth Chapel

All Pioneer volunteers in ministry are requested to attend Safety Training on Sabbath, October 19, 3:00-6:00 PM in the Youth Chapel. This will include team drills for emergency preparedness. Thank you for planning to participate.

House of Prayer

Wednesdays  •  7:00 PM
Pioneer Earliteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer on Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Earliteen Loft. Pastor Dwight will continue his study of Revelation 13 on October 2, 16, and 30 and on November 13 and 20. But please join us to be blessed every Wednesday evening.

Fellowship Dinner

There will be a fellowship dinner, following the second worship service in the Commons on the lower level.

Offering for October 5, 2024

Pioneer Operating Budget

I have prayed and walked for miles and miles in my tennis shoes. One semester, I walked around the campus of our university with students and prayed over the people in our campus community. We walked around the entire property, making sure to both share words, and some quiet time of personal prayer, as we lifted up our campus. We wanted to see the Holy Spirit move in a mighty way and transform lives, and we had the audacity to believe that He would do it. 

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