Speaker

Ben Martin

Ben Martin is on the pastoral team of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University where he is the Pastor for Children and Family Discipleship. He is passionate about engaging youth in ministry. He believes that every member should be a functioning part of the body of Christ. Over the last few years he has been intentionally thinking through what it means to disciple the next generation. He enjoys photography, camping and spending time with his wife, Brianna. Together, they have 2 children.

Offering

Saturday, July 13, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Whate’er My God Ordains is Right” • Johann Kellner

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Lift High the Cross” • 362, st. 1-2, 4-5

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Andrew Smeal, Andrews University Student

OFFERTORY

“I Love to Tell the Story” • Emma Lou Diemer

CHILDREN STORY

Rogelio Paquini, Pioneer Member

MESSAGE

”The Guerilla Gospel: Choosing the Messiah”
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY

 

FOOTWASHING

Kong Yoong

HYMNS OF JESUS’ BLOOD AND GRACE

“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1, 3
“Marvelous Grace” • 109. st, 1, 2
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • 154, st. 1, 3

THE LORD’S SUPPER

 

SCRIPTURE

*Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder
**Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder

PRAYER

Eli Rojas, Pioneer Elder

PASSING OF EMBLEMS

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

Hymns of the Cross

PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407

BENEDICTION

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Carillon Sortie” • Henri Mulet

 

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/.