Opening Music
"Those Who Live in Steadfast Faith Are Blessed" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"The Son Where'er the Sun": A Hymn Cycle
"Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"—SDAH 227, st.1-4
Congregational Prayer
Jess Swackhamer, Randy Lonto, RMES
Pioneer Life
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jessica Yoong & Jorrdan Bissell, Students, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Scripture Reading
Philip Giddings, Elder
Worship in Music
"Go Ye, Therefore" • Kenneth Logan
Kaija Perry, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, William Fagal, vocal quartet; Kenneth Logan, organ
Year In Review Video
COVID-19 Litany
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Two Hands on the Lightsaber: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"Give Me the Bible"
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Jesus' Great Commission" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"Those Who Live in Steadfast Faith Are Blessed" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
"I Call You Faithful"
Carlo Leonor, Natalia Poloche, Grace Dockerty, Caleb Braswell, vocals; Ben Loenser, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Claire Yang, violin; Johnny Schnepp, cello; Calub Chung, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon
Congregational Prayer
Jess Swackhamer, Randy Lonto, RMES
Praise
"You Are God Alone"
Baby Dedication
Ianoka Herivonjy presented by Bina Herivonjy and Tsiry Rasamimanana with John Glass, Associate Pastor
Praise
"You Are God Alone"
Praise
"Nothing Else / Build My Life"
Scripture Reading
Natalia Poloche, Student
Praise
"Amazing Grace"
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Jessica Yoong & Jorrdan Bissell, Students, Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Worship in Music
"Go Ye, Therefore" • Kenneth Logan
Kaija Perry, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, William Fagal, vocal quartet; Kenneth Logan, organ
Year In Review Video
COVID-19 Litany
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Message
"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Two Hands on the Lightsaber: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"Thy Word / God of Revival"
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Jesus' Great Commission" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
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/.
