Volume 10 Issue 28 | July 10, 2024
Pioneer Pulpit
Current Series: The Guerilla Gospel – Ben Martin
July 13 – "Choosing a Messiah"
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July 20 – "Surrounded By Rebels"
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 Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
July 13: GC Session:
Digital Strategy for Mission
July 20: Pioneer Operating Budget
July 27: Michigan Advance Partners
Financial Reports | Give Online
Renovate 2.0 Celebration
Now that we have finished the project and fundraising for Renovate 2.0, join us on July 20 during either church service for a special celebration. Thank you for your generosity to Pioneer’s mission.
Family Life Encounter:
Summer Challenge
Join us for the Family Life Encounter: Summer Challenge, a Choose Your Own Adventure style activity and reading challenge designed to help strengthen our relationships with each other and God. Text “CHALLENGE” to 269.281.2345 to download the challenge handout. Turn in your challenge handout at the Pioneer reception desk when it is completed to be entered into prize drawings! For more info, contact simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
District Nine Family Camp
Register now for an uplifting and spirit-filled weekend at Camp au Sable. The annual District Nine Family Camp is Labor Day weekend, August 30-September 2, 2024. Application materials can be found online at the link below, beginning July 21 at 10:00 AM through August 18 at noon.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana
July 14 • 1:00 PM
Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall
Even though there is turmoil here and there, Middle East University is still in business. Learn how our work at MEU is progressing as Amy and Peter McHenry give their perspective. Enjoy the potluck and friends who are also endeavoring to learn about present circumstances in the Middle East. For more info contact Cleon White 269.471.5553.
Hymn-Sing at
The Old Rugged Cross Church
July 20 • 4:00 PM
Join us for another Hymn-sing at The Old Rugged Cross Church! It is scheduled for July 20 at 4:00 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free-will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, at melponniah@gmail.com, or (269) 876-7476.
Annual Backpacks for Berrien "Stuff-the-Bus"
July 26 • 4:00–7:00 PM
Apple Valley Parking Lot
It is time again for our annual Backpacks for Berrien "Stuff-the-Bus." Help ensure students come to school with the tools needed to learn this fall. Get the supplies needed for success and deliver them to the bus, on July 26 at the Apple Valley parking lot from 4:00–7:00 PM. For a list of items needed check out our website below.
Celebration of Life
Karen Snyder lost her battle with cancer on May 15. A celebration of her life will be held in the Pioneer Commons on July 14 at 3:00 PM. The service will be informal with the opportunity to visit and share memories.
Memorial Service for Doug Popp
Doug Popp passed peacefully to his rest on June 10 after a seven-month battle with glioblastoma brain cancer. A memorial service will be held in the sanctuary on July 27 at 4:30 p.m. with a visitation starting at 3:30. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be sent to The Office of Planned Giving & Trust Services and will be used to start an endowed scholarship fund for Andrews Academy where Doug attended. Please keep Tari Popp and their family in your prayers.
Sun, Fun, and Faith!
High schoolers, join us every Tuesday this summer for an epic evening of dinner, boating, and worship. Connect with friends and feel closer to God in the great outdoors! For details, text “BOAT” to 269.281.2345.
Fellowship Dinner
There will not be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Offering for July 13, 2024
GC Session: Digital Strategy for Mission
When the Seventh-day Adventist Church was organized in 1863, it had only 3,500 members. Now there are over 21 million Adventist members worldwide. Thanks to your generous mission offerings, prayers, and personal involvement, the Seventh-day Adventist Church shares the love of Jesus in more than 200 countries around the world with 153,253 congregations meeting every Sabbath, 7,792 schools, and over 700 health care institutions.
Ongoing Highlights
Pioneer Spiritual Life Survey
Adventist Heritage & American History Tour
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Berrien Springs, MI 49103
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