Pioneer Pulpit

December 14 – Children's Celebration of Christmas – Ben Martin

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December 21 – "Peace Is a Person" – Shane Anderson

Prayer Promise

"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."
Isaiah 9:6 NIV

Pioneer Annual Toy Collection

December 14 • 9:00 & 11:45 AM
Pioneer Sanctuary

We invite you to join us in spreading joy this holiday season! Please bring your unwrapped toys for children in our community to our Annual Toy Collection this Sabbath. Your generosity will make a difference in the lives of children and families this season. Thank you for sharing the gift of giving!

Angel Tree

Christmas is just around the corner! Thank you to the Pioneer family for selecting all the cards from one of the Christmas trees with the information about a family in need. Please deliver your unwrapped gifts to the church by December 15th. Let’s spread joy together with BELONG Ministries this Christmas!

Feast of Lights

December 13 • 7:00 PM
Pioneer Sanctuary

Andrews Academy invites everyone to the 51st annual Feast of Lights, an evening of music and scripture celebrating the King of Kings. Enjoy lights, instruments, choral singing, and a Nativity scene, culminating with the Hallelujah chorus. You are also invited to the Howard Performing Arts Center for an evening of popular Christmas music on Saturday, December 14, at 7:00 PM.

Christmas Breakfast

December 21 • 9:00–10:45 AM
Pioneer Commons

On December 21 before our main worship service, let's come together from 9:00-10:45 AM to celebrate the season with a delicious breakfast potluck. Please bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and let’s enjoy good food, fellowship, and the joy of the Christmas season! A-H Breads, muffins, pastries J-P Fruit tray or fruit salad Q-Z Breakfast casserole or hot/cold cereal Pioneer will provide hot and cold drinks and nuts. We’re looking for extra hands to help make our Christmas Breakfast Potluck a success! If you’re available to volunteer, please text "BREAKFAST" to 269.281.2345. Thank you very much!

Transportation to GYC—
Generation. Youth. Christ.

Are you interested in attending GYC, December 27-31 in Columbus Ohio? Pioneer is checking to see if there is enough interest to do group transportation to GYC Conference. To express interest and learn more please text "GYC" to 269.281.2345 to be send further information.

Pioneer 2024 Contribution Statements

Thank you for your charitable giving in 2024! The last worship service to return tithes and offerings will be December 28. Donations mailed must be postmarked by December 31 for 2024 tax-deductible receipts. For online contributions, visit www.pmchurch.org/giving by 11:59 PM EST, December 31. Contribution Statements for 2024 will be emailed by the end of January 2025, so please ensure your email is current. For a paper copy, contact claudia.sowler@pmchurch.org. Note: The church office will be closed from December 31 to January 2, resuming normal hours on January 3, 2025.

Spanish Sabbath School Class

Starting January 4, 2025 • 10:30 AM

Sabbath School is the perfect setting to rediscover the power of Bible study and prayer. In one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, we aspire to allow all our church members, students, and guests to study and learn in their language. To further this, we are establishing the Spanish Sabbath School Class so all our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters can join us in learning together weekly. With that, please grab your Spanish sabbath school lesson and join us starting Sabbath, January 4, 2025. The location will be announced soon.

Upcoming Events

DECEMBER
13 – Feast of Lights
21 – Christmas Breakfast in Church
27–31 – GYC. Generation. Youth. Christ.
28 – Communion Service

Fellowship Dinner

Following the second worship service, there will be a fellowship dinner in the commons on the lower level. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for December 14, 2024

Adventist Community Services

People come in all shapes and sizes, and so do their needs. For over 50 years ACS (Adventist Community Services) has offered diverse services tailored to fit the needs of the community. Often this is in the form of tangible goods and services (food, clothing, shelter, and showers) and sometimes emotional support is needed. Portland ACS Director, Laura, was in a meeting when she heard a woman wailing outside her door. She excused herself to check on the situation, but found another staff member already sitting quietly with the grieving woman.

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