Prayer Promise

The Tipping Point

Malcolm Gladwell, the celebrated young (at the time) writer whose first book, The Tipping Point, was a tour de force across the land, pushed his theory hard and well: social change behaves like an epidemic. “Ideas and products and messages and behaviors spread just like viruses do” (7). Think geometric progression—1 doubles to 2, 2 doubles to 4, 4 doubles to 8, and so on. “We need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that sometimes big changes follow from small events, and that sometimes these changes can happen very quickly” (11).

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Farewell Celebration Weekend

Pastor Dwight's last day of congregation ministry will be early summer 2023, with his last Sabbath preaching on May 20, 2023. The Pioneer Memorial Church Family is planning a series of events to commemorate the work of Pastor Dwight and Karen, and to thank them for all they have done for our congregation through Christ Jesus.

Proximity Vespers, Pioneer Sanctuary
April 21, 7:30 PM

Worship Services, Pioneer Sanctuary
April 22, 9:00 & 11:45 AM

Tribute Program, Pioneer Sanctuary
April 22, 4:00 PM

Pioneer’s Main Office Entrance
Closed until Further Notice

Due to construction as part of Renovate 2.0 the awning entrance will be closed until further notice while the steps are being replaced. Please plan to use the lower-level welcome center entrance for access to the Sanctuary, Children’s Sabbath Schools, and the Teen Loft. Please use the entrance near the Andreasen Center for Wellness to access the Youth Chapel and Collegiate Sabbath School. Thank you for your support and flexibility as we progress through this project.

Soup for Students

May 2  •  6:00 PM

On Tuesday, May 2 at 6:00 PM, we have our next Soup for Students event. The premise is really simple: we want to show our love and support to students during the final’s week by providing them with some soup. We are looking for commitments for 30 pots of soup and volunteers to help serve and clean up. If you are willing to participate, please text “SOUP” to 269-281-2345 Please drop off your pot of soup at the Church on May 2, Tuesday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Thank you!

Fellowship Dinner

There is no fellowship dinner this Sabbath, April 22.

Update #4 for Renovate 2.0

The Project: The foundation for the elevator is poured. The entrance to the elevator waiting area is open but not finished. The new office structures for the media team are being framed-in and drywalled. The new offices for the media team are painted. It’s getting done!
Fundraising: As of 3/28/23, there is $570,566.00 that’s been given. Thank You! Please remember Renovate 2.0 in your giving plans and pray for its success!

Sabbath School Schedule

Sabbath School classes will not meet on May 6 and May 20. Inspiring programs will be featured on those two Sabbaths presenting the Sabbath School lesson in different formats.

AU Wind Symphony Spring Concert

April 22  •  8:00 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center

The final concert of the 2022-2023 Andrews University Wind Symphony season features a number of classic works for band, including "Overture to Candide", "Courtly Airs and Dances", "Elegy for a Young American", and "Shepherd’s Hey". We will feature two faculty soloists: Charles Reid, tenor in John Philip Sousa’s waltz "I’ve Made My Plans for the Summer", and Max Keller on flugelhorn in a beautiful transcription of Joaquin Rodrigo’s adagio from the "Concierto de Aranjuez" for guitar. The program will also feature student-conducting appearances by Nicole Neugebauer ("Fanfare and Flourishes" by James Curnow) and Jason Marquez ("Joy from Awakening" by Joseph Curiale). You won’t want to miss this exciting concert!

Would you sacrifice $35 (or more :) to help a
Pathfinder in Zambia, Africa get a Believe the Promise shirt?

What could you sacrifice that was $35? Skipping one or two dinners out? Not buying that pair of jeans or a pair of shoes this month? We are going to Zambia at the end of Mayof May and would like to take BTP t-shirts to a club of about 100 there. Write in your offering envelope HOH Pathfinder Project—Zambia. Very important information!!! We have to turn in the order by April 30th to get them in time so email me how many you are sponsoring, trecartin@andrews.edu. Thank you. Checks should be made out to “Pioneer Memorial Church” or “Harbor of Hope–PMC”.

Leading With Purpose

April 28–30
Camp AU Sable, Grayling, MI

A retreat and workshop for Elders, Deacons, and Deaconesses. "For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." Ephesians 2:10. Sign up using the link below!

Mentors for Foster Kids - Love on the Move

God's Hands 4 Kids has been asked to coordinate finding mentors who will show friendship to foster teens. There currently is a need for a mentor/friend for a teen boy who is in a residential home on the east side of the state. He has no family and no contact with anyone in the community. Building a supportive caring relationship with a mentor is needed. This would be done virtually or through texting or by phone. Not looking for a lot of time commitment. More information is available to those interested. Email Godshands4kids@gmail.com to share your interest and learn more.

Offering for April 22, 2023

Michigan Advance Partners

The St. Johns Church had been in discussion for 3 years on the deterioration of their parking lot. The cracks were so wide, members were getting parts of their shoes stuck and others were stumbling. Estimates from various Asphalt Companies indicated it would cost $80,000 to do the job. Unfortunately, the members knew they could not afford it, and every year the prices seemed to go up.

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Ongoing Highlights

Pioneer Youth Mission Trip to Beirut, Lebanon
Hope for the Journey Conference
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting

Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States

269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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