Volume 9 Issue 52 | December 27, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
January 6 – "When God Dreams" – Shane Anderson
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January 13 – "Why We Are Here: Part 1" – Shane Anderson
Prayer Promise
"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland."
Isaiah 43:19 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
Dec. 30: Camp Sagola Lodge
Jan. 6: Pioneer Operating Budget
Jan. 13: Religious Liberty
Financial Reports | Give Online
The Christmas Train
John Glass
Usually, I never think of presents of past Christmases, but this year has been different. One present I’ll never forget sticks out in my mind with clarity. It’s been so long now that I no longer remember when it happened, but I’ll never forget what did happen. I must have been about 8 or 9 years old. That summer my parents took off for a week leaving me with one of my aunts.
Pioneer Holiday Schedule
The Pioneer office will be closed on January 1–2, 2024, and will resume normal operating hours on January 3, 2023.
2023 Financial Gifts
Thank you for your charitable giving in 2023! This coming Sabbath will be the last worship service to return your tithes and offerings. If you wish to mail your donation, please ensure it is postmarked by December 31 to be included in your 2023 tax-deductible receipts. For an online contribution go to www.pmchurch.org, click GIVING, and choose “Give Online” until 11:59 PM EST, December 31, 2024.
Grow Groups Leaders Wanted
Our next Season of Grow Groups is coming soon. If you have an idea for a
small group we'd love to support your ministry. We are looking for activity,
study, food, and fun groups. These are great ways to experience church outside
of our church service. If you are interested please fill out the form below.
Fellowship Dinner
December 30
There is no fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Update #10 for Renovate 2.0
The elevator and other improvements are done. It’s all being used daily to improve the experience here at Pioneer Memorial Church. Thank you to everyone who has prayed for this project and its physical completion. The fundraising for its financial completion is going very well. We have just $133,572 left to raise! (Look for the fundraising “thermometer” somewhere in the church each week!) Please consider how this project fits into your contribution plans for the rest of the year!
Adopt-a-Student
Winter is coming and for many of our students, these are the hardest months to get through without their families. You can help create a home away from home by joining our BELONG Ministries Adopt-a-Student program. You'll build meaningful connections by hosting the student for a home-cooked meal, surprising them with their favorite treats, and reminding them that they've been prayed for. The time
commitment is at your discretion. If interested in joining this program, please click the link below.
Something in Common SS
Saturday Mornings • 10:30–11:30 AM
Pioneer Room 141
The Art of Marriage— Everyone is welcome on Sabbath mornings at 10:30 AM in Pioneer Room 141.
Dec. 30 – ”Love Fades: Overcoming Isolation”
Jan. 6 – ”Love Dances: Fulfilling Our Responsibilities”
Pioneer Youth Missions Team to Honduras
Our Pioneer Youth Mission team departed for Honduras on Thursday to conduct a Friendship Camp at the REACH International children's home. Besides conducting a day camp for about 100 children and serving at the Hogar de Niños, the 16 member Friendship Team will also provide large Christmas food donations to over 50 families in the community. Glenn Russell, mission team leader, and Scott Schalk,
camp director thank you for your prayers and offering support of Pioneer youth
missions.
Join the Media Team
The Pioneer Media Team is a way to use or learn skills in the area of technology while serving your local church. Most volunteers help out 1-2 Sabbaths per month for both 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM worship services, but you can volunteer more often if you like. To learn more about being involved, please sign up here: pmchurch.org/mediateam.
Offering for December 30, 2023
Camp Sagola Lodge
Camp Sagola was purchased around 1960 by Elder LaVern Pomeroy, and later sold to the Michigan Conference at cost. A hotel on an island in Lake Superior was dismantled and transported to Sagola, where it was reconstructed as a lodge.
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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