Saturday, November 04, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71, st. 1-3
“O for That Flame of Living Fire” • 264
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” • 265, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Hover O’er Me, Holy Spirit” • 260, st. 1
Alfred Kelimbe, AU Seminary Student
OFFERTORY
“Pleading Savior” • Sondra Tucker
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Daniel Trethewey, AU Seminary Student
SCRIPTURE READING
John 20:19-22 NIV
Frankel Francois, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” • Joel Raney
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Works–Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” • 262
CLOSING MUSIC
“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Rogers
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“How Great Thou Art”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Alfred Kelimbe, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Crown Him with Many Crowns” • Joel Raney
OFFERTORY
“Pleading Savior” • Sondra Tucker
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Daniel Trethewey, AU Seminary Student
PRAISE
“Thank You Jesus For The Blood”
“Blessed Assurance”
SCRIPTURE READING
John 20:19-22 NIV
PRAISE
“Goodness of God”
MESSAGE
“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Works–Part 1”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit” • 262
CLOSING MUSIC
“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Rogers
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/.
