Volume 10 Issue 27 | July 3, 2024
Pioneer Pulpit
July 6 – "STACY" – Jharony Gibbs
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July 13 – Ben Martin
Prayer Promise
"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."
Philippians 2:3-4 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
July 6: Pioneer Operating Budget
July 13: GC Session:
Digital Strategy for Mission
July 20: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
Renovate 2.0 Celebration
Now that we have finished the project and fundraising for Renovate 2.0, join us on July 20 during either church service for a special celebration. Thank you for your generosity to Pioneer’s mission.
Pioneer Office Closure
The Pioneer offices will be closed due to the Holiday on Thursday, July 4, 2024, and will reopen on Friday, July 5.
Family Life Encounter:
Summer Challenge
Join us for the Family Life Encounter: Summer Challenge, a Choose Your Own Adventure style activity and reading challenge designed to help strengthen our relationships with each other and God. Text “CHALLENGE” to 269.281.2345 to download the challenge handout. Turn in your challenge handout at the Pioneer reception desk when it is completed to be entered into prize drawings! For more info, contact simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
Sabbath School Lesson Overview
July 6 • 6:00–7:00 PM
Pioneer Commons
Dr. Thomas Shepherd, principal author of the Sabbath School Lessons on "The Gospel of Mark", will present an overview. You are invited. Please RSVP to
melponniah@gmail.com.
Hymn-Sing at
The Old Rugged Cross Church
July 20 • 4:00 PM
Join us for another Hymn-sing at The Old Rugged Cross Church! It is scheduled for July 20 at 4:00 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free-will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, at melponniah@gmail.com, or (269) 876-7476.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana
July 14 • 1:00 PM
Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall
Even though there is turmoil here and there, Middle East University is still in business. Learn how our work at MEU is progressing as Amy and Peter McHenry give their perspective. Enjoy the potluck and friends who are also endeavoring to learn about present circumstances in the Middle East. For more info contact Cleon White 269.471.5553.
Annual Backpacks for Berrien "Stuff-the-Bus"
July 26 • 4:00–7:00 PM
Apple Valley Parking Lot
It is time again for our annual Backpacks for Berrien "Stuff-the-Bus." Help ensure students come to school with the tools needed to learn this fall. Get the supplies needed for success and deliver them to the bus, on July 26 at the Apple Valley parking lot from 4:00–7:00 PM. For a list of items needed check out our website below.
Celebration of Life
Karen Snyder lost her battle with cancer on May 15. A celebration of her life will be held in the Pioneer Commons on July 14 at 3:00 PM. The service will be informal with the opportunity to visit and share memories.
Sun, Fun, and Faith!
High schoolers, join us every Tuesday this summer for an epic evening of dinner, boating, and worship. Connect with friends and feel closer to God in the great outdoors! For details, text “BOAT” to 269.281.2345.
Fellowship Dinner
There will not be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Offering for July 6, 2024
Pioneer Operating Budget
Fireworks brilliantly light up the darkest sky when they are set off. My family and I go to see firework displays in the summertime, and it is a truly exciting activity for my children.
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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