There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
What Courage Looks Like
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, September 27, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasie" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Wesley Taylor V, President, Andrews University
(MA ’84, PhD ’86)
HYMNS OF PRAISE
"Praise Him! Praise Him!" • 249
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Sanctus" • George Oldroyd
John Wesley Taylor V
PRAYER RESPONSE
Amen, from "Sanctus" • George Oldroyd
OFFERTORY
"With Wings as Eagles (Is. 40:31)" • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN'S STORY
Brooklyn Anderson, Andrews University Student
"I Got Shoes" • arr. Alice Parker
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 23:4 NIV
Jeffrey Woods, Andrews University Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"In Thee is Gladness" • Daniel Kallman
MESSAGE
"What Courage Looks Like"
Shane Anderson, (MDiv '99, DMin '17) Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Because He Lives" • 526
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Heroic Postlude" • Alec Rowley
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasie" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Wesley Taylor V, President, Andrews University
(MA ’84, PhD ’86)
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Praise Him! Praise Him!" • 249
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Sanctus" • George Oldroyd
John Wesley Taylor V
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"In Thee is Gladness" • Daniel Kallman
OFFERTORY
"With Wings as Eagles (Is. 40:31)" • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN'S STORY
Brooklyn Anderson, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 23:4 NIV
Jeffrey Woods, Andrews University Student
PRAISE
"Oh Magnify the Lord"
"Bless the Lord"
"Revelation 19:1"
"I Got Shoes" • arr. Alice Parker
MESSAGE
"What Courage Looks Like"
Shane Anderson, (MDiv '99, DMin '17) Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Because He Lives" • 526
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Heroic Postlude" • Alec Rowley
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries