Resources

Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

Saturday, July 18, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
*Hymn of Praise
"Jesus the Very Thought of Thee" • SDAH 240
Praise
"Take My Life and Let It Be" • "For the Music of Creation" • "What a Friend We Have in Jesus" • "Still"
Susan Zork, praise leader; Abel Siamubi, Sinegugu Katenga, vocals; Karin Thompson, cello; Betania Cañas, flute; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Stephen Zork, piano
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz
Children's Story
Juliette Horton, Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Sammy
Scripture Reading
John 4:7-10 NRSV
Badenas Family, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
Carla Trynchuk, violin
Message
"What Lies Behind the Mask"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
"Be Thou My Vision" • SDAH 547
Benediction
Ben Martin
Closing Music
"Be Thou My Vision" • Traditional Irish Melody
Kenneth Logan
Offering for April 26, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: When I was little boy, I was asked to help collect the offerings with the adult deacons and deaconesses. I wondered how we would get the money to God. My young innocent mind was trying to process this dilemma. Is there a special place we deposit the money and God sends His angels to pick it up later? Then I learned that the church represents the body of Christ on earth. So, when we give to the church, we really give it to God by faith.

God doesn’t need our money to do His work on earth. He owns the universe and galaxies. But He allows us to partner with Him so He can bless us, make us the funnel to bless others, and grow His kingdom. God’s systematic giving plan enables us to develop His character. Our great opportunity is to join heavenly agencies in the great plan of redemption.

“We cannot enrich Him with our gifts. Says the Psalmist: ‘All things come of Thee, and of Thine own have we given Thee.’ Yet God permits us to show our appreciation of His mercies by self-sacrificing efforts to extend the same to others. This is the only way in which it’s possible for us to manifest our gratitude and love to God. He has provided no other.” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.18).

Today, let’s be the blessing that blesses others. North American Division Stewardship Ministries 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Music Camp at Pioneer!

The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.