Prayer Promise

How Are We Driving?

John Glass

Several years ago, a Michigander who had just pulled off the interstate (in Michigan) had stopped at the stop sign when suddenly a young fellow, messing with his phone, came barreling into her vehicle from behind. He rammed her and drove her into the path of an oncoming semi. The result was a broken neck and a whole lot of other injuries, which, as I understand, years later, she is still getting treatments for. Just in case you tend to mess with your phone when you’re driving, go online and see what the penalties are.

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GROW Groups

GROW Group Leaders, sign up for the 2025 fall semester. Whether you have a continuous group or start a new one, we need all group info by August 25 to print the catalog. Text “GROW” to 269.281.2345 to fill out the form. Questions about becoming a leader: Chaplain Jacob Gibbs, gibbs@andrews.edu. Help submitting Grow Groups: rebecca.burton@pmchurch.org.

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are excited to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support the BELONG program by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer, or even doing all of the above! We still need volunteers! To sign up, text the word "PICNIC" to 269.281.2345.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

August 30  • 4:00–5:30 PM

You are invited to a hymnsing on August 30, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, located at 61041 Vermont St, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will be collected to help maintain the church. If you have any questions, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com or 269.876.7476.

Calling All Families:
Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text "SABBATH" to 269.281.2345.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Sabbath Mornings  •  10:30–11:45 AM
Pioneer Boardroom

Join us for "Overcoming Emotions that Destroy"—a DVD series with Chip Ingram! We all experience angry feelings caused by tension, pressure, and the frustrations of daily life. These emotions can lead to broken and stressed relationships, leaving us feeling overwhelmed. However, there is hope. With the right support, you can learn to overcome the destructive emotions that affect your life. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in the Pioneer Boardroom.

Upcoming Events

AUGUST
23 – Pioneer at Worship – Howard Performing Arts Center
23 – Pioneer Welcome Picnic for New Students
29 - Sept 2 – District 9 Family Camp at Camp Au Sable
30 – Pioneer at Worship – Howard Performing Arts Center
30 – Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

Fellowship Dinner

There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.

Offering for August 23, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Some think that asking for offerings needs to be a polished “sales pitch” to convince people to give or give more. There are two types of givers. One group says, “they give until it hurts!” and the other group says, “every time they give, it hurts!”

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