OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
BRASS INTROIT
“Praise the Lord” • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Brantigan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“HYMNS OF JOYOUS PRAISE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Joyful, Joyful” • 12
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • DeStefano
CHILDREN’S STORY
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
II Corinthians 9:6-9 NKJV
Werlei Mellow Gomide, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • Allen / Earnisse
MESSAGE
“The Real Net Worth of Washington and Wilson”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Wholly Thine” • 308
CLOSING MUSIC
“The Heavens Declare the Glory of God” • Benedetto Marcello
OPENING MUSIC
“From Whom All Blessings Flow” • Ed Huckeby
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joyful, Joyful” • 12
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn You Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
OFFERTORY
“Be Thou My Vision” • Travis Cross
CHILDREN’S STORY
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229
SCRIPTURE READING
II Corinthians 9:6-9 NKJV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Redemption” • Rossano Galante
MESSAGE
“The Real Net Worth of Washington and Wilson”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Wholly Thine” • 308
CLOSING MUSIC
“Joy in All Things” • Brian Balmages
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/.