A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
When God Dreams
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson has been the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University since 2023. His passions in ministry include helping others to know Christ personally, the study and sharing of Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written for a variety of publications both foreign and domestic (he is currently a columnist for the Adventist Review), and has written a book entitled, "How to Kill Adventist Education (and How to Give It a Fighting Chance!)." He has presented frequently throughout North, Central, and South America and the Caribbean on such topics as the Three Angels Messages of Revelation 14, Adventist Education renewal, and church planting. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters, Sierra and Ellie.
Offering
Saturday, January 06, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” • trad. Irish melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“FOR TIME AND FOREVER”: A HYMN CYCLE
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” • 108, st. 3-4
“Come, We That Love the Lord” • 422, st. 1-2, 4
“Amazing Grace, How Sweet the Sound” • 108, st. 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Be Thou My Vision” • 547, st. 1
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Lucy Randall
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“When God Dreams”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” • 330, st. 1, 3, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” • trad. Irish melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Love Divine” • 191
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, chorus only
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • William Croft
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Lucy Randall
PRAISE
“O Sing a Song of Bethlehem” • 144
“10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)”
“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1,3, 4
MESSAGE
“When God Dreams”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Take My Life and Let It Be Consecrated” • 330, st. 1, 3, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout