Opening Music
"Cantilena" • Josef Rheinberger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Wonderful Words"
"Wonderful Words of Life"—SDAH 286, st. 1, 3 • "Break Thou the Bread of Life"—SDAH 271, st. 1, 3 • "Lord, Speak to Me"—SDAH 541, st. 1-2
Lisa Jardine, songleader; Kenneth Logan, organ, MInister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elizabeth Bell; Prayer: Grace
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 4:12 (NLT)
Wanda Poole-Ferguson, Pioneer Elder
Worship in Music
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
Carla Trynchuk, violin, Professor of Music; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Message
"The Answer: A Conversation of Texting—Hearing God in His Word"
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Response
"Give Me the Bible" • 272, st. 1-2
Lisa Jardine, songleader; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Closing Remarks/Benediction
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
["God Has Spoken by His Prophets"] • John Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Cantilena" • Josef Rheinberger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Leaning On The Everlasting Arms"
Watchmen—Abel Siamubi, Narda Herimalala, Guimel Gonzalez, Philip Wekesa, vocals; Opeyemi Adesina, cajon; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Caleb Chung, electric bass
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Pioneer Life
Kirby Yongbeom Maguad Choi, presented by David Choi and Melanie Maguad-Choi, with Pastor John Glass
Worship in Music
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
Carla Trynchuk, violin, Professor of Music; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Elizabeth Bell; Prayer: Grace
Praise
"Psalm 23 (I Am Not Alone)" • "Wonderful Words Of Life"
Scripture Reading
Message
"The Answer: A Conversation of Texting—Hearing God in His Word"
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"Ancient Words"
Blessing
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
["God Has Spoken by His Prophets"] • John Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
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/.
