Volume 8 Issue 13 | March 30, 2022
Pioneer Pulpit
April 2 – "Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!” – Dwight K. Nelson
April 9 – "Sleep in Heavenly Peace in the Inner City—Sign Me Up!”
– Taurus Montgomery
Prayer Promise
"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving."
Colossians 3:23-24 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
April 2: Pioneer Operating Budget
April 9: Hope Channel International
April 16: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
Renovate Balance: $268,845 (03/19/22)
The Advent of Economic Embargoes
PASTOR'S BLOG
The conflagration they are calling the Russia-Ukraine war (now five weeks long) has introduced to global humanity the power of a united economic embargo. Simply put—what we are witnessing is the strategic punitive enforcement of no-buy/no-sell prohibitions slapped on a nation-state and its leaders, deemed by global powers to be out of harmony with the group-think of the enforcing alliance(s).
For the sake of argument consider for a moment these economic embargoes levied against Russia and some of its leaders.
Live Children's Story Resumes
Boys and Girls, Moms and Dads,
We are excited to tell you that after two years we are ready to have live children's stories again. The kids are not going to want to miss one of our favorite storytellers sharing an amazing story. We are going to invite the kids to come right up to the front and hear the story like we used to do. This might not feel like a big change for those of us who have grown up with children's stories, but after 2 years of stories on screens, it might take a little bit of relearning for all of us.
But this Sabbath, rain or shine, bring your money for the children to gather as we invite them into a very special part of the worship service.
–Ben Martin, Pastor of Children & Family Discipleship
Village of Berrien Springs Spring Spruce-Up
Sunday, April 3, 2022
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
The Village of Berrien Springs is organizing a Spring Spruce-Up to help members of our community clean up their yards. Let's get out and be Love on the Move for some of our neighbors who aren't quite able to keep up with yard work. If you'd like to join Pioneer's Spruce-Up team of volunteers, register here or text "SPRUCE" at 269.281.2345.
Community Scavenger Hunt
SPONSORED BY THE FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE
The Family Life Committee invites all our church family on a Community Scavenger Hunt! How well do you know what's in our little village? On Sabbath afternoon, April 2 you can find out! For more information and to register for a time slot, text "SCAVENGER" to 269.281.2345. This event will culminate with a picnic in the park with light refreshments being served. We hope to see you all there!
Sleep in Heavenly Peace Building Project
This spring, Pioneer Grow Groups will be partnering with Sleep in Heavenly Peace to build and deliver beds for local children in need.
Right now we're looking for volunteers who are interested in building and/or delivering beds on April 10, 2022. Our plan is to build beds in the morning, from 9:00 AM – Noon, and deliver them in the afternoon from 1:00 – 4:00 PM, so we'll need some help!
Thanks to your generosity, we have exceeded our fundraising goal for this project. Further donations to the Pioneer Outreach fund will be used for other projects to serve our community.
For more information, to donate, or to volunteer text "BEDS" to 269.281.2345 or visit pmchurch.org/beds.
Join us as we practice being Love on the Move in our community!
Easter Reflections
SPONSORED BY THE WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
April 3–17, 2022
Sign up to receive a meditation message for ten days on the meaning of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus. To receive this daily short blessing text "EASTER" to 269.281.2345.
Offering for April 2, 2022
Pioneer Operating Budget
Holy to the Lord! Proverbs 3:9-10 “Honor the Lord with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.” We worship God with our offerings because offerings are holy to the Lord. The adjective holy is often associated with the Sabbath and the tithe, but rarely with offerings. However, the Scripture is full of references regarding the holiness of offerings.
Ruth Murdoch Elementary Spring Book Exchange
During this national reading month, Ruth Murdoch Elementary is excited to share an event to help foster a love for reading in our students- our Spring Book Exchange. If you have gently used children's books lying around, we invite you to donate the books to Ruth Murdoch Elementary. Books must be consistent with Christian values and can be delivered to the RMES office between March 28 and April 1 during business hours. Please contact Kimberly Westfall (jonandkimberly@icloud.com) or Iveth Ortiz (iveth.ortiz77@gmail.com) with any questions.
Fun Run @ Camp Meeting
Participants may register online and those who register by May 23 will receive a Fun Run t-shirt. Participants that register after May 23 will not receive the shirt, so please plan accordingly.
After May 23, you may still register at the reduced rate, minus the t-shirt. The cost is $20 per participant, and children 12 yrs old and under may register for $15. Additional information is available by accessing the Fun Run website, including registration, payment, and even an opportunity to donate to the Worthy Student Fund without having to lace up.
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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