Pioneer PulpitCommunion Sabbath ————— Prayer Promise"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me." "Debt to Debt-Free" Hans Miranda Chavez The rich rules over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. (Proverbs 22:7 NIV). Have you ever wondered why people go into debt? Governments go into debt, major institutions go into debt, and even the church sometimes goes into debt. So why wouldn’t I go into debt? I’d say these are fair questions to ask. Governments, major institutions, and churches would become in debt because they have no cash for immediate expenditures, so they borrow or request a loan (usually from a banking institution). Debt appears to be the norm, but is this a twenty-first-century issue, or has it occurred in the past? 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. Annual Hayride October 13 • 6:00–8:00 PM 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! ASM Meeting October 13 • 1:00 PM 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 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. ![]() Pioneer Safety Training October 19 • 3:00–6:00 PM 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. RMES Bike-a-thon/Walk-a-thon October 20 The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much-needed capital improvements such as the carpet upgrade project and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you are willing to sponsor one or more students, or if you would like to commit to a general donation for this event, please text “BIKE” to 269-281-2345 by Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thank you! The Bridegroom Is Coming! October 26 • 3:15 PM The wedding of eternity is happening soon! Are you ready? Ladies are invited to a fascinating seminar by Dr. Jo Ann Davidson, sponsored by Pioneer Women’s Ministry. We will take a fresh look at the parable of the Ten Virgins and what it means to us today. Haystack supper will be provided, with vegan and gluten-free options. Space is limited so register soon! Text the word “WOMEN” to 269.281.2345 to register. Questions can be emailed to women@pmchurch.org. Help Pack 8,000 Bags for Christmas Behind Bars October 27 • 8:00 AM–2:00 PM Please join Pioneer Memorial Church, the Center for Faith Engagement, and many other groups to help assemble care packages for men and women who are behind bars. We don't often get the opportunity to respond to Jesus' invitation to serve those in prison. Families are welcome; Please fill out a separate registration for each person participating and select ALL the time slots for which you'll be present. We also need a good crew to help with the clean-up at the end. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Bring a happy spirit and a heart ready to serve. "I was in prison and you visited me [with your care package]." -Matthew 25:36 Fellowship Dinner There will not be any fellowship dinner this Sabbath. Offering for October 12, 2024 Michigan Radio Ministries Over 3 billion people in the world listen to radio weekly, and that number continues to trend upward despite digital media growth. Radio remains the top media format in the United States, where over 200 million people listen to radio weekly! Two of those 200 million are Ryan and Sidney. Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship Offering |