Prayer Promise

Update#1 for Renovate 2.0

At the end of November, the Renovate 2.0 project and fundraising is as follows. The Project: The final guaranteed cost, as submitted by the general contractor, Weigand Construction, is $929,641.00. This amount includes a 3% contingency. The project begins on Tuesday, December 27, and is to keep on-budget. The elevator is on order and should be here mid-May 2023. Fundraising: As of this week, there is $274,551.00 that’s been given. This amount includes one portion of a $100,000 matching grant. Watch for our next update, December 3. Please remember Renovate 2.0 in your year-end giving plans and pray for its success.

–David Nowack, Stewardship Committee Chair

Construction for our much-anticipated new elevator begins over the holidays (December 27) and will continue into the New Year. The good news is the entrance to the sanctuary from the westside parking lot will not be affected until later. However, sanctuary-side access to our youth chapel and our prayer/mother’s room will be closed for the initial phase of the construction, and access to the youth chapel will be limited to weekends only. (Please enter the youth chapel through the southside doorway.) The building committee will continue to keep us informed of necessary changes to our entrances as the project progresses. Thank you for your faithful support of Pioneer’s growing into the future. The best is yet to come.

–Pastor Dwight, Lead Pastor

Fresh Fruit Fundraiser

Pioneer's Evergreen Pathfinder club invites you to support their participation in the upcoming International Pathfinder Camporee in Gillette, Wyoming, August 5-11, 2024. To raise the needed funds, they are partnering with Florida Indian River Groves to bring you fresh fruit.

• Each Pathfinder must raise $950.
• Pioneer has approximately 100 Pathfinders in its club.
• You can help cut the individual costs for our club by starting an order today!

Update: You can still order fresh fruit with $9.95 flat-rate shipping

You can also give directly to the Evergreen Pathfinder Club. Select "PMC Pathfinder Club" from the "Local Offering" categories. Thank you in advance for your support - and enjoy the fresh fruit!

“First Advent Reflections!” “Unwrapping the Names of Jesus”

How precious is Jesus' name! Isaiah 9:6 says: "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." This Christmas season the Pioneer Women’s Ministries Team is delighted to unwrap twenty-five names of Jesus until Christmas. A daily e-mail and a text will be sent to those (women & men) who sign-up. To register text the word “GIFTS” to
269-281-2345.

Fellowship Dinner

A fellowship dinner will be served in the Pioneer commons on the lower level following the second service this Sabbath, December 3. Bring a dish to share and join the fellowship. Visitors are always welcome. 

Memorial Service for Sharon Dudgeon

December 4, 2:00 PM
Visitation: 1:00 PM

A memorial service for Sharon Dudgeon will be held in the Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary this Sunday. The family will start receiving family and friends at Pioneer starting at 1:00 PM. All are invited to attend to celebrate the life of Sharon.

Love on the Move

Two Love on the Move projects being worked on by God’s Hands 4 Kids in conjunction with Berrien County DHHS. A handicap ramp for a mobile home is needed by a dad who just had his kids placed with him. Two are in wheelchairs. Are you a veteran who could be a friend to an elderly Vietnam veteran? More info available for each scenario by emailing Godshands4kids@gmail.com. Join our Facebook group for ongoing needs shared.

Bring a Toy, Spread Some Joy

December 10 at Pioneer

At Pioneer on December 10, during both services, we are bringing back the toy collection to give and share with the children in our community. Please bring a new, unwrapped toy to share for ages newborn through 16. These will be given to the children in our community.

Upcoming Holiday Events

Nathan Greene: Christmas Art Studio Open House | Learn More
December 4 & 11, 6:00 PM

Neighbor 2 Neighbor Work Day | Learn More
December 4, 10:00 AM –12:30 PM

49th Annual Feast of Lights | Learn More
December 9, 7:00 PM

Soup for Students | Learn More
December 13, 2022, 6:00 PM

Soup for Students is Back!

Soup for Students is back! It is time again to show our students love and support during finals week. We are looking for commitments for 30 pots of soup and volunteers to help serve and clean up. If you are willing to participate, please text “SOUP” to 269-281-2345 Please drop off your pot of soup at the Church on December 13, Tuesday between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Christmas Banquet for Seniors

December 11, 1:00 PM

If you did not attend the last ASM potluck at the Village Fellowship Hall in November, you probably have not had a chance to RSVP for the Christmas Banquet to be held at the Village Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 11, at 1:00 PM. Aside from the 55 people who already put their names on the Banquet list that day, here is how to RSVP now and be included: *Call Pioneer (269-471-3133) if you are a member at Pioneer). The deadline for calling these numbers is December 6, in order that the caterer can order and prepare enough food for all who are coming. This is a Pioneer-sponsored program and the food is paid for by Pioneer and Village churches. Thank you very much, and we look forward to fellowshipping together with Pioneer and Village pastors!

Volunteers for Weight-Loss Program

This January our Health and Wellness Ministry will launch a weight management program for the church and community called Best Weigh. It’s a proven system that combines spiritual principles with nutrition and weight management. It will be led by Dr. Ken Kelln. We’re looking for up to 20 volunteers who can serve as greeters, weigh-in helpers, a/v, parking help, and more. To get more information or to register as a volunteer, text the word "HEALTH" to 269-281-2345 or you can call 801-513-8809.

Offering for December 3, 2022

Pioneer Operating Budget

Psalms 145:15  “The eyes of all look to you, and you give them their food at the proper time.” We worship God with our resources because He often makes provision for our needs even before they arise. In a dream, the Lord informed Pharoah about the 7 years of severe famines that would strike Egypt. However, before the beginning of the crisis, he provided 7 years of abundance. Under the inspired leadership of Joseph, they could save the surplus and adequately prepare for the crisis. God provided before the need. 

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Ongoing Highlights

ADRA Relief for Ukraine
Florida Hurricane Relief
God's Hands 4 Kids
Homebound Ministry Support
Love on the Move Opportunities
Meals for Moms
Romans 8 - The Mountaintop of Scripture
Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting

Pioneer Memorial Church
8655 University Blvd
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
United States

269-471-3133
info@pmchurch.org
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