Prayer Promise

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

June 29  •  4:00–6:30 PM
Pioneer Commons

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. To register, text "FRIENDING" to 269.281.2345.

Important Notice: Relocation of Primary and Junior Sabbath Schools Starting July 5

As we begin renovations to the pipes and HVAC system in the Primary and Junior Sabbath School (SS) areas, we appreciate your patience and flexibility. To ensure that all our children continue to have a meaningful Sabbath School experience, several classes will be temporarily relocated starting Sabbath, July 5, 2025.

New Sabbath School Locations During Renovations

• Kindergarten 5 & 6 SS will temporarily include Grade 1 children until the Primary Grade 1 room is ready.
• Primary Grades 2 & 3 will combine and meet in the former Something in Common class room.
• Junior Grades 4 & 5 will combine and meet in the center section of the Commons.
• Junior Grade 6 will meet in the Sanctuary (North) end of the Commons.
• Young Adults Sabbath School will meet in the Wellness Center (South) end of the Commons
• The central hallway will also be closed for the duration of the project.

We are grateful for your continued prayers, understanding, and support during this important project. Your generosity is helping provide a safe and comfortable environment for all ages to worship and grow in faith.

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

June 28  • 4:00–5:00 PM

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help support the church. For more information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269.876.7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Upcoming Events

JUNE
28 – Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church
29 – "Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

Fellowship Dinner

There will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV). I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

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