Volume 8 Issue 15 | April 13, 2022
Pioneer Pulpit
Current Series: Dwight K. Nelson
April 16 – "'Ain't No Grave Goin' to Hold My Body Down' —Sign Me Up!"
April 23 – "Mr. Bingle's Old Coat —Sign Me Up!"
Prayer Promise
"Now if we died with Christ, we believe that we will also live with him. For we know that since Christ was raised from the dead, he cannot die again; death no longer has mastery over him. The death he died, he died to sin once for all; but the life he lives, he lives to God. In the same way,
count yourselves dead to sin but alive to God in Christ Jesus."
Romans 6:8-11 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
April 16: Pioneer Operating Budget
April 23: Michigan Advance Partners
April 30: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
Renovate Balance: $257,934 (04/02/22)
This Easter Whose Side Is He On?
PASTOR'S BLOG
In a world already irreparably fractured, Russia’s attacks on Ukraine over the last one month and three weeks—chronicled across the earth through live video feeds—have diminished any hope of global healing. And yet many, who regard the pope as the most widely recognized religious leader in the world, harbor the hope Pope Francis might even yet this Easter spark a miracle of peace for the war in Ukraine, or at least a ceasefire.
Procession of Hope This Sabbath
One of our congregation's memorable traditions comes on Resurrection Sabbath (April 16) this weekend, when we pause in worship to remember Pioneer Family members who have fallen asleep in death between last Easter and this Easter. If you would like to remember your loved ones (whether once Pioneer members or not) and testify to your hope in Christ, please bring some cut flowers to worship this Sabbath and place them at the foot of the cross in either service. (Flowers will also be provided.) "'For I am the resurrection and the life—they who believe in Me, though they die, yet shall they live'" (John 11:25).
—Dwight K. Nelson
Grow Groups in the News
One of our Wednesday evening Grow Groups coordinated a project to raise money for the new Oronoko Township trails and the park being built behind the Public Safety building. The group raised $1,200 and was featured in the Journal Era, a local newspaper. In the same issue, there is another story about a new sidewalk the group supported at the Berrien Springs Public Library – their project last semester. Pioneer is grateful to be able to support our community through Grow Groups. Interested in leading or joining a Grow Group, visit pmchurch.org/grow to learn more.
Build-a-Bed Project Recap
On Sunday, April 10, Pioneer partnered with "Sleep in Heavenly Peace" to build and deliver 41 beds for children in need. Check out some of the photos of those hard at work, and our news story on WNDU-TV.
Be sure to join us this Saturday in either 9:00 or 11:45 AM services to see a video report on the project.
Fellowship Dinner – April 30
Members with the last names between LaBianca and Martin are invited to attend the Pioneer Potluck Fellowship Dinner for members and visitors on April 30. Invitations have been sent to the invited members with RSVP requests to be returned by April 21. We look forward to seeing you there. If you are not included in the alphabetical list but would like to attend, you are more than welcome! Just bring a dish to share and join the fellowship.
Part-time Receptionist (Short-term)
Pioneer Memorial Church is looking for a short-term, Part-time Receptionist to coordinate reception operations for Pioneer pastors and support staff, including managing communication to members and the public, processing mail, and other administrative duties. Digital literacy and communication, and some insight into the local congregation, and ability to communicate effectively and sensitively is an advantage. Interested persons, please contact members@pmchurch.org for more information by April 22, 2022.
Spring Social
SPONSORED BY WOMEN'S MINISTRIES
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to a Ladies Spring Social in the Pioneer Commons on April 24, 2022, beginning at 10:00 AM. Space is limited, registration is required. Please RSVP by texting the word "SPRING" to 269-281-2345.
Rescheduled 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 30 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!
Offering for April 16, 2022
Pioneer Operating Budget
Love Without Boundaries
John 3:17 "For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him."
We worship through regular and systematic giving because God gave us an example of love without boundaries. John 3:17 declares the nature and the scope of the mission of the Son: Jesus came to bring salvation, and He brought it to the whole world. Doing mission in the footstep of Jesus means embracing a universal mission. Among other things, the tithe and offerings plan provides us with an opportunity to participate in a global mission.
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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