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Shane Anderson

Shane 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
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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

 

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry