Volume 9 Issue 36 | September 6, 2023
Pioneer Pulpit
September 16 – Taurus Montgomery
—— September 23 – "How To Know God's Will, Part 2" – Shane Anderson
Prayer Promise"But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed."
Isaiah 53:5 NIV
Livestreaming Schedule9:00 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
11:45 AM ET - Pioneer at Worship
Offering
ScheduleSept. 9: Radio Ministries
Sept. 16: Pioneer Operating Budget
Sept. 23: Michigan Advance Partners
Financial Reports | Give Online
How to Raise a Decision Maker BEN MARTIN Each and every day decisions are made. In fact, life is a series of choices—some big, but mostly small choices that make up everything from the foods that we eat to the clothes that we wear. Some of the decisions along the way, however, are
significantly larger. Some of the biggest decisions that we have in life are: who to marry, what career to pursue, where to live and choosing whether or not to believe in God. As parents it is our goal to raise children who make good decisions. Read more
Fellowship Dinner September 9 There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath following the second worship service in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome.
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 8/23/23, there is $736,737.77 that has been raised with $263,262.23 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!
PWM Autumn Kick-Off Brunch September 10 • 10:00 AM
Pioneer Commons Reserve your place! To Register: Text “BRUNCH” to 269-281-2345 please register so we can plan. Check-in is at 9:30 AM.
Romanian Organist
Dr. Geanina Sălăgean in Pioneer September 16 • 4:00 PM
Pioneer Sanctuary Organist Geanina Sălăgean (Bucharest, Romania) will play an organ concert in the Pioneer Sanctuary on Sabbath afternoon, Sept. 16 from 4 to 5 p.m. Dr. Sălăgean is a teacher at a national arts college in Bucharest. Her concert will include a wide range of listening experiences across centuries and countries. The organ will be featured with delicacy and power, from pensive sounds to joyous ones. Admission is free.
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.
Volunteer - Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight
Loss Program Helpers are needed for our Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss program on Tuesday evenings. Helpers start Sept. 12. Required experience: know how to pray. Please join us. Call 269-281-2345 and text in "BWHELP" (Registration for attendees will come later).
Adventurer Sign Up! It’s that time! Adventurers are getting ready to start. Adventurer Family camp is available for club families September 8-10 for only $7 per person. Our first club meeting will be on September 17th at 10:00 AM. Adventurers is for families with kids 4-9. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to help your kids fall in love with Jesus. Registration is open now! Text “Adventurers” to 269-281-2345 to get your family signed up!
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 9 – Applying Discipline
September 16 – Building Relationships
September 23 – Understanding Identity
September 30 – Nurturing Identity
October 7 – Preparing for Mission
October 14 – The Power of Family
Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) September 10 • 1:00 PM
Village SDA Church A very special welcome to all Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) as we begin a brand new year. Make sure that you are just a bit early with your delicious food for the potluck so that you can also pay your annual $20 membership dues. If you are at least 55 years of age, you are encouraged to become a member. Come with your friends to enjoy a musical program presented by Don and Donna Mohl from Tennessee as they share folk mountain gospel music played on Biblical instruments, many of which they make themselves—including guitars, psaltery, and dulcimers. The Mohls travel all over the USA giving concerts and selling handcrafted instruments. It will be a special treat to hear them in concert! For further information, contact Cleon White at
269-471-5553.
Love on the Move - GH4K God's Hands 4 Kids is a "Love on the Move" ministry. We are an outgrowth of a Grow Group that first met 10 years ago. We have a close relationship with Berrien County DHHS and other agencies. Our Facebook group has a following of over 2,200. You are invited to join us! We have various opportunities from childcare, food prep, serving, or set up for our monthly support group. We also need volunteers for deliveries, clothes sorting, and more. Check out our FB group and our website, GH4K.org, or
email godshands4kids@gmail.com for more info.
Offering for September 9, 2023 Radio Budget The Voice of Prophecy radio ministry began with an offer that founder H.M.S. Richards Sr. simply could not refuse. The Los Angeles Express newspaper promised Pastor Richards several free 15-minute slots of radio time each week if he would place weekly
advertising for his tent meetings in their paper. Always wanting to embrace new methods to reach souls, the 35-year-old Richards jumped at the chance. On October 19, 1929, only days before the Great Depression hit, Richards was on the air, sharing the hope of Jesus with the people of Southern California. Read More
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