Volume 9 Issue 38 | September 20, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
September 30 – "I Can Only Imagine" – Alumni Homecoming – Shane Anderson
—— October 7 – Ben Martin
Prayer Promise"But I will sing of your strength, in the morning I will sing of your love; for you are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble."
Psalm 59:16 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
ScheduleSept. 23: Michigan Advance Partners
Sept. 30: Pioneer Operating Budget
Oct. 7: Michigan Radio Ministires
Financial Reports | Give Online
Best Weigh September 26 • 6:30–8:00 PM
Pioneer Commons It is not too late. You can still register for our Best Weigh Nutrition and Wellness series and lose 10, 20, or even 30 pounds over the 10-week series, and keep it off. We start in a few days: Tuesday, September 26, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the Pioneer Commons. Come early this first Tuesday (6:00 PM) so as not to miss any part of these vital nutrition lectures and individualized help. Text "HEALTH" to 269-281-2345 now.
Fellowship Dinner September 23 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome.
Text in Your Prayer Requests On September 23, each of you will have the opportunity to text in your prayer requests during the 9:00 AM and 11:45 AM worship services. Please plan to text your prayer requests to 269-281-2345 on September 23. Until then, take time to stay close to Jesus each day.
Renovate 2.0 Update #8 The Project: The elevator is completed and operational! All those who have needed this addition are welcome to use it. Next, the glass wall will be installed, and the project will be done!
Fundraising: As of 9/16/23, there is $768,149 that has been raised with $231,851 to reach our goal! We are so close! Please join with others to finish this wonderful addition! Remember Renovate 2.0 in your giving plans and pray for its completion!
Sponsor RMES Students
for the Bike-a-thon The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 22, 2023. 90% of the proceeds will go towards improvements for the kindergarten sand play area, a gaga ball pit, and the carpet upgrade project and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. Last year students raised over $8,700, and we hope that even more funds will be raised this year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you would be willing to sponsor one or more students, please text “BIKE” to 269-281-2345 or scan visit the link below by Friday, October 13. No amount is too small.
Something In Common Sabbath School presents Familylife’s Art of Parenting Sabbath Mornings 10:30 AM • Pioneer Room 141 Everyone is welcome! Art of Parenting—aiming your child’s heart toward God.
September 23 – Understanding Identity
September 30 – Nurturing Identity
October 7 – Preparing for Mission
October 14 – The Power of Family
End of Time Kit October 7 • 4:00 PM
Pioneer Commons Does the “end time” fill you with dread? Are you confused by what you have heard you need to do to be prepared? Do you wonder if you are ready for Jesus’ return? Women are invited to an afternoon exploring what the Bible says about being ready and our emotions surrounding this topic. Discover joyful anticipation for Jesus’ return! Join us at 3:45 PM on Sabbath, October 7 in the Pioneer Commons. A light supper will be provided. Text “PREPARED” to 269-281-2345 to register.
Wholistic Healing Conference October 12 • 6:30 PM
Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary,
4145 E Campus Circle Dr, Berrien Springs, Michigan The “Wholistic Healing: Challenges and Opportunities for the Church” conference addresses fundamental health and healing issues the church is facing today, like mental, emotional, social, and family health, and much more. Therefore, while God is constantly working to heal people on the deepest level, His healing power calls the church to wholeness in our brokenness.
Howard Center Presents October 14 – Heritage Singers
October 29 – Take 6 Tickets for these events are available at howard.andrews.edu or by calling the box office at 269-471-3560.
Michigan Women's Ministries
Upcoming Events Michigan Women's Ministries is hosting two events in October. The first is our Mother/Daughter Weekend October 13-15 at Camp Au Sable in Grayling, Michigan. The guest speakers will be Nancy Hansen and her daughter, Adele. The second event is our One-Day Getaway on October 21. This year the Getaway will be held just up the road at The Mendel Center at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor! The guest speaker is Donna Willey. For more information about the events and speakers, as well as to register, visit michiganwm.com. We look forward to seeing you at one or both of these events!
Offering for September 23, 2023 Michigan Advance Partners What is MAP? MAP stands for Michigan Advance Partners and funds a variety of needs within the conference. It is collected on the fourth Sabbath of each month. Members are encouraged to give 1% of their income. Read More
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