Pioneer Pulpit

August 30 – "Of Dreams and Destiny: Following God’s Plan for Your Life"
Shane Anderson

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September 6 – "A Righteous Revolution 1: Where the Action Is"
Shane Anderson

Prayer Promise

"Because you are my help, I sing in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your right hand upholds me."
Psalm 63:7-8 NIV

Welcoming All Seasons

Hans Miranda Chavez and Dave Nowack

Did you know that in the winter, Pioneer Memorial Church is heated by steam from the Andrews University power plant? This steam heats very hot water (around 130°F to 140°F), which circulates throughout the building to warm the air. In the summer, the church is cooled by chilled water from the AU power plant, which cools cold water (about 40°F) that then cools the air to keep us comfortable.

Adventurers Is About to Start!

The New Year is here—calling all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join the Forever Friends Adventurer Club for a year of faith, fun, and friendship! Meet us for games, crafts, nature hikes, and so much more as we grow closer to Jesus as a family. In-Person registration opens September 7 at 9 AM in the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center, with the first meeting at 10 AM. Text “ADVENTURERS” to 269.281.2345 to sign up today!

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.

BELONG Seeks Coats and Sweaters

Do you have gently used coats and sweaters sitting unused in your closet? Belong would be happy to collect them to help our new international students prepare for the coming winter months. We'll collect these items on Sabbath, September 6th.

Adventist Seniors of
Michiana (ASM) New Year

September 14 • 1:00 AM
Village SDA Church Family Center

Welcome to the 2025-2026 Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) program year. If you have achieved 55 years of life or better, please bring a dish to share at our next monthly potluck on Sunday, September 14, 1:00-3:00 p.m., at the Village SDA Church Family Center. Our speaker will be Roger Cabe from Vision Outreach International, and our music will be provided by Emmanuel Missionary Children’s Choir. Hope to see you there!

Women's Ministry Kickoff Brunch

September 14 • 10:30 AM
Pioneer Commons

Women of all ages are invited to the first women’s ministry gathering for this school year. Enjoy brunch while Silvia Bacchiocchi shares thoughts on our theme for this year: “Stronger Together.” Please register by texting the word "BRUNCH" to 269.281.2345 so we can plan enough food. We look forward to seeing you there!

Upcoming Events

AUGUST
29 - Sept 2 – District 9 Family Camp at Camp Au Sable
30 – Pioneer at Worship – Back at the Pioneer Memorial Church building!
30 – Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

SEPTEMBER
14 – Women's Ministry Kickoff Brunch
14 – Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) New Year

Fellowship Dinner

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

Offering for August 30, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Data from a Barna Group research project called “Why Giving Is Good” reveals that generosity is reciprocated. This is especially true among practicing Christians—the 65% majority—say they have been the recipient of someone’s generosity and now are motivated to model generosity for others.¹

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