Volume 9 Issue 05 | February 22, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
Series: "Mission: Impossible (Maybe)" – Dwight K. Nelson
March 3 – "Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings" March 11 – "Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People"
Prayer Promise"Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness."
Lamentations 3:22-23 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
ScheduleFeb. 25: Michigan Advance Partners
Mar. 4: Pioneer Operating Budget
Mar. 11: Adventist World Radio
Financial Reports | Give Online
REVIVAL! PASTOR'S BLOG Imagine the police in our small village/township parking their flashing-lighted squad cars at every main entry point to Berrien Springs, stopping all traffic, and only allowing residents to proceed into our village limits. Hard to believe? Yet that’s what transpired earlier this week in the small town of Wilmore, Kentucky (population 6,461). All because in that small
town is a small Christian university called Asbury, on whose campus a revival broke out at the end of the Wednesday morning chapel two weeks ago right now—a revival of worship and praise, confessions and repentances, singing and praying, with the name of Jesus on the lips of nearly everyone coming and going in that packed auditorium—a non-stop student-led revival that is still continuing around the clock to this very moment. Read more
Pastor Dwight’s Farewell Celebration Pastor Dwight’s farewell celebration website is now active. It contains a calendar of events, how to leave a tribute, and ways to contribute. The website address is
pmchurch.org/farewell.
Fellowship Dinner There will be a fellowship dinner served following the second worship service this Sabbath in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are always welcome.
Backpacks for Berrien Thank you to everyone who has brought food for the Backpack for Berrien program. Many kids will be blessed as a result. But we noticed that there’s still space for more food in one of the bins and we only have them to the end of February. Will you join me in bringing some snack item to church with you this Sabbath so that we can fill up both bins? Thank you for everything you’re doing to serve and take care of the kids in our community!
—Pastor Rodlie Ortiz
Pioneer Church in Business Meeting February 27
Pioneer Memorial Church Pioneer members are invited to attend and encouraged to share feedback at
the church’s upcoming Business Meeting is scheduled for February 27. Please join us from 6:00 – 6:45 PM in the Pioneer Commons for soup and fellowship and we will begin our Business Meeting promptly at 7:00 PM. Agenda items include an update on Renovate 2.0 Elevator Project, Pioneer 2023 Proposed Budget, and a proposal from our Safety Committee. We look forward to your presence and participation.
—Pioneer Pastors
Care for Cuba Care For Cuba brings crucial resources to pastors and Bible workers in Cuba. There are 11 million people living in Cuba, and out of 400 pastors and bible workers, very few have the needed technology, transportation, and ministry resources to reach these people and finish the gospel work. You can help by giving to one or more of the projects like bikes, Bibles, computers, or projectors. Your donation of any amount is 100% tax deductible and will change many lives, guaranteed!
Join us by donating today. Mark your envelope as “Care for Cuba”. For more information or to donate online visit www.careforcuba.org.
Widows and Widowers Potluck Dinner February 26, 1:00 PM
Pioneer Commons Potluck dinner for widows and widowers. Bring your prepared food specialty and come and make some new friends!
AU Wind Symphony Vespers Concert March 3, 7:30 PM
Howard Performing Arts Center Enjoy great sacred music for the wind band on Friday, March 3 at 7:30 PM in the Howard Performing Arts Center, performed by the AU Wind Symphony under the direction of Byron Graves.
Fellowship Leads to Friendship March 12, 9:45 PM – 12:00 PM
Pioneer Teen Loft Pioneer Women’s Ministries invites you to "Friend-ish". In every season of life, women need the gift of friendship with other women. Following Christ’s example, let’s explore how an encounter can lead to a meaningful and life-long friendship. Bring a friend! Bring your friendly smiles and let us bond in Christ-centered sisterhood. Sunday, March 12, 2023 – 9:45 AM – 12:00 PM (check-in 9:30 AM) Gluten-free options are available, contact: yolande.robertson@pmchurch.org Registration Deadline: March 9, 2023 To Register Text
“FRIENDS” at 269-281-2345.
Academy Day March 7, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
Andrews Academy All eighth-grade students are invited to come and see and see the exciting programs Andrews Academy offers and experience one day with us. While there, you will worship together, go to several classes, and participate in some games and activities. Lunch will be served, and T-shirts and prizes will be given. Registration begins at 7:30 AM, and the full day of activities will begin at 8:00 AM and will conclude by 2:30 PM. There will be an optional activity and snacks to follow. Call 269-471-3138 to RSVP or with any questions you may have. (Eighth graders in Niles SDA, RMES, or Village SDA schools are already preregistered).
Offering for February 25, 2023 Michigan Advance Partners The Ann Arbor Seventh-day Adventist church has three buildings on its campus. The buildings were showing their age and were in great need of repairs and updates. The major repairs included
replacing the boiler in the church, repainting the school, and a new furnace for the center of influence. Each project required significant investment for the church, which was greater than the members could afford on their own. Read More
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