The PMC Youth Missions trip to Honduras will take place January 2-13. The team will conduct a Friendship Camp with the children of the Hogar de Niños (children's home) and the surrounding community. Additionally we will lead worship services, community projects and lots of activities for the children and youth. Space for a few more volunteers is available. For more information please email Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
A Mighty Vast Army
Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
Offering
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
HYMNS OF GATHERING, CALLING
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” • 191
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
SONGS OF PRAISE
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
BAPTISM
Zachary Matwetwe Naymweya with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Great Are You, Lord” • “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2, & 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.
Something In Common Sabbath School welcomes Terri L. Fivash to speak about her book, The Spiritual Toolbox. We will learn about the principles of how spiritual things work. Bring a notebook and pen. She is also the author of Joseph and the Dahveed series. Join us on Sabbath mornings through October 19. We meet in PMC Room 141 from 10:30-11:30 AM. All are welcome!
The RMES Home & School Team is hosting a bike-a-thon / walk-a-thon fundraiser for Ruth Murdoch Elementary School on Sunday, October 20, 2024. 90% of the proceeds will go towards much needed capital improvements, such as the carpet upgrade project, and 10% will be used for future Home & School events. We pray this year’s fundraiser will exceed the $11,000 raised last year. Some students at RMES may not know many people in our community and will be looking for sponsors. If you are willing to sponsor one or more students, or if you would like to commit to a general donation for this event, please text “BIKE” to 269.281.2345 by Wednesday, October 16, 2024. Thank you!
The Crayon Box is looking for a qualified Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to prepare children ages 4-5 for kindergarten. The Pre-K teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and Pre-Kindergarten educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can thrive in their next level of education and have a lifelong love of learning. Must meet LARA requirements for lead caregiver.
Work Hours: 8:00-11:30 / 12:30-5:00 M-Th & 8:00 - 11:30 / 12:30-3:00 F