Speaker

Special Program

Offering

For the 8th Grade Dedication Service video please see "Downloads" below.
Saturday, May 29, 2021

Opening Music

"Be Not Afraid"; "Allegro Moderato"  •  Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Announcements & Opening Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Processional

"Christ for the World"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

RMES Welcome

Jimmy Hajaj, RMES 8th Grade Student

 

Praise

"Open The Eyes of My Heart"  •  "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)"
Gabi Gonçalves, Leah Reid, Eliel, Ilan Villamizar,vocals; Oscar, violin; Noah, violin; Tim, cello; Nico Poloche, piano; Andre, guitar
 

Congregational Prayer

Aubrey Isaak & Josh VanDenburgh

 

Baptisms

Baptisms of Juan Jorge Suarez III and Micah Anthony Suarez
Officiating Pastor: Juan Suarez

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Leah Reid

Scripture Reading

Dalton Goodbrad, RMES 8th Grade Student

Worship in Music

'Ever Be' - Theme Song from THE TENT
RMES 8th Grade Praise Team

Message

"Unity: Mind, Mission, or Miracle?"
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Closing Song

"Oh How Good It Is"

Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

 

Closing Music

"The Heavens Declare God's Glory"  •  Benedetto Marcello
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Voluntary

"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow"  •  attr. Henry Purcell
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Processional

"Christ for the World"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ

Welcome, Call to Worship

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Hymn

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness"  •  SDAH 100, stz. 1 & 3

Congregational Prayer

Julius Everett

Offering Appeal

Andrew Lubbert

Worship in Music

"Come, Christians, Join to Sing"  •  Paul Thompson
Peter Tumangday, violin; Sofia Oudri & Sara Hamstra, viola; Lucas Navia, cello

Scripture Reading

Matthew 13:32
Sara Hildebrant

Worship in Music

"You Know Better Than I"  •  J. Bucchino
Giancarlo Leonor, tenor; Gabriel Krause, piano

Message

"Grow in Faith: Challenge Accepted"
Keila Sanchez

Hymn

"We Have This Hope"  •  SDAH 214, st. 1

Benediction

Sean Parker

Prayer Response

"The Lord Bless You"  •  SDAH 669

Recessional

"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"  •  Paul Manz
Kenneth Logan, organ

Blessing

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Voluntary

"Choral Song"  •  Samuel Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

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March 9 Meeting of Adventist Seniors of Michiana

Are you looking forward to Spring? Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the ASM meeting at the Village Church Fellowship Hall March 9 at 1:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Don’t forget the time change that day! After the potluck, Dr Lois Burn will present “Joy thru Gardening”. Come for a master class in staying healthy and happy as gardening task resume this spring. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.

Offering for March 1, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: Several years ago, I was studying the subject of motivation and motivational factors that drive people. Some people will use reward or threat to get people to respond such as receiving a paycheck or getting fired. Others use fear and guilt. They create fear of losing something if they don’t act. Some are motivated by statistical measures and defined goals that provide them with a clear benchmark to strive towards. However, I discovered that all these are low-level motivators and only short term.

In the spiritual world, the same principles apply when it comes to giving tithes and offerings. The highest motivation should be our love for Christ in response to His love for us! This stems from a deep, personal connection and commitment that far outweighs any other incentives. “We belong to God; we are His sons and daughters—His by creation, and His by the gift of His only-begotten Son for our redemption. ‘Ye are not your own; for ye are bought with a price: therefore, glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's’” (Counsels on Stewardship, p.72). We give our offerings not to pay for His sacrifice. It wouldn’t even come close, but to show our love for Him.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Academy Day March 4

All eighth-grade students are invited to attend Academy Day on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Come and see the exciting programs Andrews Academy offers and experience one day with us. Lunch will be served, and T-shirts and prizes will be given. Registration is in the gym from 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM. Activities will conclude by 3:15 PM. Call 269-471-3138 to RSVP or with any questions you may have.

Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Visitor's Day

Students who will be in the 1st through 8th grades next school year are invited to visit Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on March 4. Make friends, meet teachers and have fun!

  • Grades 1–6: 8:15 AM–11:30 AM
  • Grades 7–8: 8:15 AM–3:30 PM

Parents, please call 269-471-3225 to register.

RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor's Day

Parents with students who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming!  March 10 6:00 PM. Kindergarten Visitor's Day is the next morning, March 11!

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox

Care for Cuba

A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!