Volume 9 Issue 04 | January 25, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
February 4 – Student Missions Sabbath
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February 11 – Mission: Impossible (Maybe) – Sign Me Up (Not)!
Dwight K. Nelson
Prayer Promise"In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry
it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus."
Philippians 1:4-6 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
ScheduleJan. 28: Michigan Advance Partners
Feb. 4: Pioneer Operating Budget
Feb. 11: Adventist Television Ministries Evangelism
Financial Reports | Give Online
Registration Is Open for
Spring Grow Groups! Jesus tells us in Matthew 18:20 that where 2 or 3 of us are gathered in His name, He is there with us! I’d like you to enter into the presence of Jesus this Spring by joining a Grow Group, one of Pioneer’s small groups that are designed to help you share a passion, make new friends, and grow in your faith. Grow Groups are for everyone!
We have groups for all ages, and a wide variety of interests. Many of our groups
meet online, so even if you’re not part of our local community, you can still
join a group below. Registration is now open for the spring session (February
5 – April 29). You can find all the available groups by texting the word "JOIN" to
269-281-2345 or head to pmchurch.org/grow and find the button that says “Join a
Group.”
Fellowship Dinner There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath following the second worship service in the Commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert January 28, 8:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center Come join us for the AU Wind Symphony Winter Concert at the HPAC, featuring our annual partnership with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of conductor Mark Hollandsworth. We will feature a wide variety of music, including Gershwin’s Strike up the Band, a collection of French folksongs, and the Mexican masterpiece Huapango by José Moncayo.
Andrews Academy
Luncheon for Senior Citizens January 29, 1:00 PM
Andrews Academy Commons All Adventist Seniors of Michiana members and friends of Andrews Academy are invited to their annual Senior Citizens Dinner in the Academy Commons at 1:00 PM on Sunday, January 29. The meal and the program are a gift from the academy. At the event, your donations to Christian Education will be greatly appreciated.
Howard Center Presents:
Charles Reid & Friends February 5, 7:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center Isn't It Romantic? In anticipation of Valentine's Day, join internationally renowned tenor, Charles Reid, and friends from the Andrews University Department of Music in an eclectic and fun evening on the theme of love.
NUTRITION & WEIGHT LOSS PROGRAM Begins February 7th, 6:30 PM–8:00 PM Best Weigh lectures are presented by Ken Kelln, M.D. and Alan Dacre, M.D., who make complex medical concepts easy for all to understand. Register by texting the word "HEALTH" to 269-281-2345 or by calling 269-471-3543. Enrollment limited to first 40 persons. Lecture Topics: 1. Exercise—How much?
2. More Motivation for Weight Loss
3. Cholesterol, Good & Bad Fats
4. Low Carb? High Carb?
5. Protein Myths and Gluten Issues
6. The Best Fruits & Vegetables
7. Whole Grains & Probiotics
8. Which Vitamins & Supplements?
9. Who Are The Healthiest People?
Cherishing Our Loved Ones February 12, 9:45 – 11:30 AM
Pioneer Teen Loft Pioneer Women’s Ministries invites the PMC ladies to attend with us in a “LOVE ON THE MOVE” project as we show appreciation and support for our beloved church family members who are homebound and grieving by creating encouraging gifts and cards for them. NO MEAL WILL BE SERVED. Check-in: 9:15 AM. Registration: Text “LOVE” to 269-281-2345.
The Wooden Structure(s) On Ararat February 12, 1:00 PM
Village Church Fellowship Hall ASM members and guests are invited to hear Dr. Randall Younker discuss his team's recent visit to Mt. Ararat and what they found. It's sure to be an exciting program. Bring some food and enjoy a potluck with your friends. Bring a new friend and invite them to join ASM for the remainder of the present term for only 1/2 of the annual dues.
Offering for January 28, 2023 Michigan Advance Partners The early Christian church was marked by its deep love for the Lord and sacrificial giving to His cause. In Acts 2:44, 45 we read how “all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and
divided them among all, as anyone had need.” Two chapters later we are told that “all who were possessors of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of the things that were sold and laid them at the apostles’ feet; and they distributed to each as anyone had need.” (Acts 4:34, 35). Read More
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