Volume 9 Issue 40 | October 4, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
Upcoming Series: "How To Stay Married Forever and Like It" – Shane Anderson
October 14 – "Before You Say 'I Do'" – Part 1
October 21 – "After You Say 'I Do'" – Part 2
Prayer Promise
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing."
1 Thessalonians 5:11 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule
9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
Schedule
Oct. 7: Pioneer Operating Budget
Oct. 14: Michigan Radio Ministries
Oct. 21: Pioneer Operating Budget
Financial Reports | Give Online
Ripples of Change
LINDSEY PRATT
I love mountains. The one thing I miss since living in Michigan is mountains. They are majestic and grand; they present challenges and excitement. I feel close to God when I am breathing the fresh mountain air. When you are hiking in mountains there are these high elevation lakes. The most beautiful lakes I have ever seen just wedged between cliffs, crystal clear and freezing cold water. These lakes are stunning.
Fellowship Dinner
October 7
There is no fellowship dinner this Sabbath.
Renovate 2.0 Update #9
Have you tried the new elevator yet? It is complete and the glass door is installed. Many seniors and others with a need for transportation between floors are now able to reach the sanctuary and the lower level. What a blessing! Will you help us reach the goal of having it fully paid for by December of this year? We are over ¾ of the way there. See our temperature gauge in the lobby to see the weekly progress on the last quarter. We can make this happen! Please help pray for the completion of our Fundraising goal. As of 9/23/23, there is $770,105 that has been raised with $229,895 to reach our goal!
Join a Grow Group
Fall Grow Groups are beginning, and we need you! Join online at the link below and enjoy meeting with others who share your interests. (There will not be a printed brochure this fall.)
End of Time Kit
October 7 • 4:00 PM
Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Women’s Ministries is hosting an "End of Time Life Kit" presentation by Pastor Celesta Babb. This timely presentation will be held on Sabbath (Saturday), October 7, 2023, at 4:00 PM, in the Pioneer Commons. Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. We will start promptly at 4:00 PM. What guidance does God give us about being mentally, emotionally, and spiritually ready for the end of time? During our afternoon sessions, we will look at what it looks like to be ready for Jesus’ second coming as well as how to process our emotions connected to living in the last days. Vegetarian, vegan, & gluten-free salad, soup, and bread will be served. Registration is important for planning the food. To register text the word
“PREPARED” to 269-281-2345. Registration deadline: October 5, 2023. For more information contact
yolande.robertson@pmchurch.org.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana
October 8 • 1:00 PM
Village Church Fellowship Hall
Come One, Come All—those at least 55 years of age who desire to contribute to (and eat!) a delicious potluck meal and enjoy fellowship together. Dr. Brian Strayer will have a humorous presentation entitled, "Romans Were Known for Their
Aquaducks"(sic). Come to the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 8, at 1:00 PM, prepared to pay your dues, too, if you haven't already. See you there! Cleon White, President 269-471-5553
RMES Prayer Calendar
Please join us in praying for the children and families attending Ruth Murdoch Elementary School using their prayer calendar. Beginning in October and ending in May, one student each day is highlighted for our special prayer. Let's all join in praying for that one student on their day.
Pathfinder Fundraiser
Fall Festival & Fundraiser
October 15 • 12:30–3:30 PM
Pioneer Parking Lot
Come out to the Pioneer parking lot and support the Evergreens Pathfinders on Sunday, October 15th from 12:30 to 3:30 PM. Enjoy corn dogs and other yummy treats. There will be hayrides and other fun activities. See you there!
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Help the Evergreen Pathfinders get to Gillette next year! Support our fruit fundraiser. Visit www.pmchurch.org/pathfinders for more information.
Pioneer Hayride
October 15 • 6:00–8:00 PM
Five Pines Ministries (6597 Smith Rd, Berrien Center)
It's that time of year again! The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries (6597 Smith Rd, Berrien Center). Refreshments, campfire, s'mores, and of course hayrides through the beautiful woods. Sunday, October 15, 6-8 PM. We hope to see you there!
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.
Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend
October 20 & 21
Andrews Academy invites you to Alumni Weekend, on October 20 & 21, 2023. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 3 and 8). Friday 7 PM, Vespers; Saturday 10:00 AM, Sabbath School & Roll Call; 11:30 AM. Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch. Shydepoke 8 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).
Something In Common Sabbath School
Sabbath Mornings 10:30 AM • Pioneer Room 141
Me and My Big Mouth series by Andy Stanley Ever said something you wish you could take back? Even if what you said was true, those words may have cost you a job, a reputation, or even a
relationship. The longer we listen, the more we learn, and the better chance we have of protecting ourselves from our own big mouths. In all our conversations, what if we didn’t aim to be right, but tried to make things right instead?
1. October 7 – Quick to Listen
2. October 14 – Untamable
3. October 21 – According to Code
4. October 28 – Right Where You Want ‘Em
Everyone is welcome to join us from 10:30-11:30 on Sabbath mornings in Pioneer room 141.
Red Cross Blood Drive
October 24 • 1:00 – 6:45 PM
Pioneer Commons
The Red Cross is in need of blood donations and you can help them out! By becoming a blood donor, you are helping to ensure that a lack of blood does not lead to a delay in medical treatment for patients. Join us on October 24th from 1:00-6:45 PM in the Pioneer Commons. See you there!
Offering for October 7, 2023
Pioneer Operating Budget
Some parents hand their young child something to put in the offering. When does that stop? I want you to think about what you are giving and the reason you’re giving it. Some of you may have already given your tithes and offerings this month, or maybe you give online, so you aren’t giving anything during the church service. Thank you for returning your tithe and offerings.
Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States
269-471-3133
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