Prayer Promise

GYC: Follow Me
A Discipleship Weekend Experience

October 24-25  •  Beginning Friday evening 7:30 PM
Pioneer Memorial Church

Jesus didn’t say, “Think about Me.” He said, “Follow Me.”

Join us for a weekend where we’ll dive deep into what discipleship really looks like—through the ups and downs of real student life.

We’re asking the hard questions:
• What does it really mean to follow Christ?
• How does it impact my everyday choices?
• Why is following Jesus so radical—and so costly?

This isn’t just a retreat. It’s a call. And it’s personal.

Jesus is calling you. Not when life’s perfect. Not when you feel worthy. He’s calling you now.

So—how will you respond?

Help Pack 7,000 Bags for
Christmas Behind Bars

On Sunday, October 26, beginning at 9:00 AM in Johnson Gym, 400 people will have the opportunity to help pack 7,000 bags for our Christmas Behind Bars event. Join us for this fast-paced, fun, and family-friendly event sponsored by Pioneer Memorial Church and Andrews University. Use the link below to sign up. Your presence and invitation to others helps to support our strategic initiatives for PIONEER. 

IMPACT with Alejandro Bullón

October 17-18  •  Pioneer Memorial Church

Loneliness has become one of the largest problems we face today. We live in nice houses and drive new cars, but are alone inside our homes and cry inside our cars. We create a facade that makes us appear happier and more complete, but the reality is that we are becoming increasingly depressed and anxious. Pastor Alejandro Bullón will bring messages to the heart about how Jesus is the only solution to American society's problems and today's world.  He is the only one who can take us out of a life of loneliness and connect us with him and other people who live for him.

Please join us at Pioneer on October 17 at 7:00 PM and on October 18 at 5:30 PM. (Programs will be in Spanish with translation via App)

Annual Hayride

October 12  •  5:00–7:00 PM
6597 Smith Road in Berrien Center, MI

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to the Annual Hayride at Five Pines Ministries. Come enjoy hayrides through the woods, a bonfire with s'mores, warm food, and even warmer fellowship. Sunday, October 12, 5:00-7:00 PM, 6597 Smith Road in Berrien Center. Join us for this fun, autumn tradition!

Adventist Seniors of Michiana

October 12  •  1:00–3:00 PM
Village SDA Church Family Center

The Adventist Seniors of Michiana will next meet at the Village SDA Church Family Center. Guests are welcome, and memberships for those aged 55+ are available. Bring your favorite potluck food, and listen to Brian Strayer discuss his new book, Hiram Edson: The Man and the Myth. For further information, contact Christine Rorabeck at 734.904.2001.

Honduras Mission Trip

Do you love serving children? If so, please prayerfully consider joining the  Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Questions? Contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu.

Something in Common SS

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

Join us for "Overcoming Emotions that Destroy," a DVD series with Chip Ingram! We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in the Pioneer Board Room.

Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend

Andrews Academy invites you to Alumni Weekend on October 17-19, 2025. 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 5 and 0). 
For the schedule, use the link below.

Upcoming Events

OCTOBER
12 – Adventist Seniors of Michiana Meeting
12 – Pioneer's Annual Hayride
17-18 – IMPACT: Alejandro Bullon
17-19 – Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend
18 – Graduate and Young Professionals Sabbath School
19 – Sunday Music Series – Jason Marquez & Tyler Ninalga
24-25 – GYC—Follow Me: A Discipleship Weekend
25 – Caring Hearts & Women's Ministries Seminar
26 – Christmas Behind Bars

Fellowship Dinner

 There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath in the commons.

Offering for October 11, 2025

Michigan Radio Ministries

In the parable of the Rich Fool, Jesus talks about a person who was poor spiritually because he invested in the wrong things in life. Despite his worldly affluence, he is deemed spiritually impoverished because he hoards wealth for self-gratification, while neglecting to invest in God’s kingdom.

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