Prayer Promise

Summer Worship Location and Schedule

Due to the HVAC pipe replacement project taking place this summer, please note the following schedule for Pioneer worship services. Both the first and second services will start at their regular times: 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM, respectively, with Sabbath School at the locations indicated below in between at 10:30 AM.

•      July 19 & 26, August 2: Andreasen Center for Wellness
•      Remainder of August: Howard Performing Arts Center
•      September 6: Back at Pioneer!

All children’s Sabbath Schools that typically meet in the downstairs center section of Pioneer will be held in the wings instead. Please check with your Sabbath School teachers and directors for the exact meeting locations.

Adult Sabbath School classes that typically meet in the Pioneer Sanctuary will participate in the general lesson study for the remainder of the summer.

Thank you for your patience and flexibility as we navigate this important project!

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269.281.2345.

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 Lobby of the Campus Center.
• The central hallway will also be closed for the duration of the project.

Something in Common Sabbath School

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

The "Better Decisions / Fewer Regrets" video series by Andy Stanley is ongoing. Here are the upcoming topics:

• July 19: The Conscience Question
• July 26: The Maturity Question
• August 2: The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome to join us in the Pioneer Boardroom, located off the Pioneer Commons, from 10:30 to 11:30 AM.

God's Hands 4 Kids

"Love on the Move" is more than just a slogan; it is a way of life, especially for God's Hands 4 Kids. We work closely with the Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services, as well as other local agencies, and we extend our support to neighboring counties as well. There are many ways you can make a difference in our community. Here are two suggestions: 1. You can provide respite care by looking after foster children for a few hours or a few days. No foster license is required for this. 2. Alternatively, you could offer to drive someone to an appointment. For more information, please email Godshands4kids@gmail.com.

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is enrolling students in grades 9 to 12 for the 2025-2026 school year. We invite you to become part of the AA family! You will be delighted by what Andrews Academy has to offer. The school year begins on August 18, with registration taking place on August 13. Financial assistance may be available. For more information, please call 269.471.3138, or visit the link below and click on “apply today”.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

July 19  • 4:00–5:30 PM

You are invited to a hymn sing on July 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 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

JULY
19 – Pioneer at Worship – Andreasen Center for Wellness
19 – Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

AUGUST
2 – Pioneer at Worship – Andrews University Baccalaurate – Andreasen Center for Wellness
9 – Pioneer at Worship – Andreasen Center for Wellness
29 – Sept 2 - District 9 Family Camp at Camp Au Sable

Fellowship Dinner

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

Offering for July 19, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Someone came to their pastor and complained, “Pastor, we can’t afford to give our tithes and offerings. We’re just barely making it from week to week. I wish we just had extra money to give, but we don’t.” When finances are tight, it requires more faith to return your tithes and offerings. 

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