Pioneer Pulpit

Current Series: "Making Space" – Shane Anderson

December 6 – "Part 2: Staying Strong in a World Gone Mad"

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December 13 – Children's Celebration of Christmas

Prayer Promise

"Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."
Philippians 2:9-11 NIV

What Gift?

John Glass

Have you ever wondered what to get someone for Christmas? Here is a story that should be a help, particularly for younger persons. Jimmy lived about three blocks down the street from an elderly woman who lived by herself. Somehow, he got into doing odd jobs for her—like mowing her lawn. She never paid him anything, but she did tell him that come Christmas, he’d get a nice gift. At that point, Jimmy began to picture a new bicycle standing beside the Christmas tree. Christmas morning, Jimmy’s father had to practically sit on him to keep him from tearing down the street to the lady’s house.

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:45 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.

A-J Breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal
K-R Bread, muffins, pastries
S-Z Fruits, Juice Pioneer will provide milk, hot chocolate, and nuts

We are looking for volunteers to assist with our Christmas Breakfast Potluck. If you’re available to volunteer, please text "BREAKFAST" to 269.281.2345. Thank you very much!

Feast of Lights

December 12 • 7:00 PM
Pioneer Memorial Church

Andrews Academy invites the community to the 52nd annual Feast of Lights program. Join us for an evening of music, Scripture, and drama honoring the King of Kings, featuring lights, bells, choral and congregational singing, a Nativity scene, and the Hallelujah Chorus performed by the Chorale and Orchestra. The church sidewalks will be beautifully illuminated with Christmas lights. This free event will be held at Pioneer Memorial Church on the Andrews University campus, and all are welcome to attend.

Toy Collection for Christmas Care

On Sabbath, December 13, we will be having our annual Children’s Celebration of Christmas. In this worship service, the Adventurers will collect new, unwrapped gifts for ages 0-16. Each year, we partner with "Christmas Care" to provide gifts to 300+ families in our community who are unable to purchase their own. This is yet another way Pioneer can participate in the 2nd part of our PIONEER strategic plan: Interacting and partnering with those in our community.

Celebrating the Life of
Dr. Woodrow Whidden

December 5 • 1:00 PM
Pioneer Sanctuary

Woodrow Whidden died peacefully at home beside his loving wife, Peggy, on Tuesday, November 11. (10/15/1944 - 11/11/2025) He lived a full life devoted to his family, the ministry, teaching, and academic writing. Pioneer has been his home church since 1990, when he began teaching at Andrews. Your love, generosity, and comforting presence in the days since Woody's passing have meant a great deal to our family. Everyone is invited to a public memorial service at Pioneer. – Love and Thanks from The Whidden Family

BELONG: Angel Tree & Soup for Students

ANGEL TREE
This holiday season, help make Christmas special for a student or a student's family by selecting a card from one of the Christmas trees at the church. Each card includes a family's list of needs and wishes. Simply choose a card, shop for the items, and deliver them to the BELONG volunteers who will be at the trees by the entry doors on Sabbath, December 13. You can also drop off your items at the church office during the week. No need to wrap the items—we’ll take care of that for you! Let’s spread joy together with BELONG Ministries this Christmas!

SOUP FOR STUDENTS
Soup for Students is just around the corner! Join us on Sunday, December 7, at 6 PM in the Pioneer Commons. We’d love to know what you plan to bring—soup, bread, your smile, or all of the above! Simply text "NOURISH" to 269.281.2345 to sign up.

Spring Semester GROW Groups

Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text "LEAD" to 269.281.2345 or visit pmchurch.org/grow to submit your group on or before December 15.

Annual Seniors Christmas Banquet

The annual Christmas Banquet for Seniors (ages 55+) is taking place on December 14 in the Village SDA Church fellowship hall at 1:00 PM. Pioneer members wishing to attend please call the church office to sign up at 269.471.6565 by Monday, December 8.

Something In Common

Sabbath Mornings • 10:30–11:30 AM
Pioneer Boardroom

Join us for the "Starting Point" video series with Andy Stanley, where we discuss how every journey begins. Change can be uncomfortable, but it’s a crucial start. This 8-part series runs until December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome in the Pioneer Boardroom from 10:30 to 11:30 AM on Sabbath mornings.

Upcoming Events

DECEMBER
5 – Celebrating the Life of Dr. Woodrow Whidden
6-7 – Christmas Extravaganza: AU Department of Music
7 – BELONG: Soup for Students
12 – Andrews Academy: Feast of Lights
14 – Journey to Bethlehem: Live Nativity Walk in Eau Claire
20 – Pioneer Christmas Breakfast

Fellowship Dinner

There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath in the commons.

Offering for December 6, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

In my younger years, my fascination with mathematics, particularly with the concept of multiplication, was immense. I was especially excited learning the principles of multiplication because it was one of the fastest ways to reach a higher total. Multiplication is a mathematical process that adds a number to itself repeatedly a specific number of times.

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