Saturday, December 06, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" • arr. Jay Dawson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMNS
"O Come": A Carol Cycle • arr. Kenneth Logan
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • st. 1 and refrain
John Glass, Associate Pastor
BAPTISM
Nathan Russell Hatcher with Jacob Gibbs
OFFERTORY
Dave Nowack, Chair, Stewardship Committee
"The First Noel" • arr. Julie Giroux
CHILDREN'S STORY
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Julia Leacock, Andrews University Staff
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Greensleeves" • arr. Alfred Reed
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 2: Staying Strong in a World Gone Mad"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
Fugue on "Joy to the World" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" • arr. Jay Dawson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMN
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" • 122
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • st. 1 and refrain
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Greensleeves" • arr. Alfred Reed
OFFERTORY
Dave Nowack, Chair, Stewardship Committee
"The First Noel" • arr. Julie Giroux
CHILDREN'S STORY
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Zachariah Schnepp, Andrews University Student
HYMN CYCLE
"O Come": A Carol Cycle • arr. Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 2: Staying Strong in a World Gone Mad"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
Fugue on "Joy to the World" • Kenneth Logan
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”
