Saturday, August 02, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Beautiful Savior!" • anon.

WELCOME & PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

"Praise to the Lord" • 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Jesus Is All the World to Me" • 185, st. 1
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Rhosymedre" • Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Arnold Foster

OFFERTORY

"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Lowell Mason

CHILDREN'S STORY

Ryan Hayes, Professor of Chemistry

SCRIPTURE READING

John 5:1-3 and John 5:5-9, ASV
Susan Schwab, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4

MESSAGE

"Jesus Is All You Need"
Artur Stele, Andrews University Board Chair

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • 100

CLOSING MUSIC

"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan

 

OPENING MUSIC & PROCESSIONAL

“O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing” • Healey Willan
“Lift High the Cross” • Donald Busarow

WELCOME & HYMN OF PRAISE

John Wesley Taylor V, President

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Sue Mondak, Clinical Associate Professor of Communication Sciences & Disorders

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Rhosymedre” • Ralph Vaughan Williams, arr. Arnold Foster

OFFERTORY

“Rejoice Ye Pure in Heart” • Kenneth Logan

SCRIPTURE

Deuteronomy 32:11 KJV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Associate Professor of Behavioral Sciences

HYMN OF MEDITATION

“Be Thou My Vision” • 547

INTRODUCTION OF SPEAKER

Artur Stele, Andrews University Board Chair

BACCALAUREATE SERMON

"Soaring"
G. Alexander Bryant President of the North American Division

HYMN OF COMMISSIONING

“Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ” • 377

BENEDICTION

Sozina Katuli, Associate Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences

RECESSIONAL

“Dialogue” • Gilbert Martin

CLOSING MUSIC

“Choral Song” • Samuel Sebastian Wesley

 

Offering for July 4, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!

Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.

Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”