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
The Shot of a Lifetime
Joy in the Making
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, July 15, 2023
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OPENING MUSIC
“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joy By and By” • 430
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss
OFFERTORY
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Beryl Johnson-Bergmann, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” • 241, st. 1, 3, & 5
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet” • 368, st. 1, 2, & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis
OPENING MUSIC
“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss
OFFERTORY
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
PRAISE
“Joy”
“Everybody Ought To Know”
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“Make Us One”
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the 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