There will be a fellowship dinner this Sabbath. Visitors are welcome!
Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns
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, November 18, 2023
Invitation to Rejoice
Prelude and Fugue on “All Things Bright and Beautiful” • Kenneth Logan
Call to Joy: from Psalm 100 NKJV
José Bourget
LEADER: Make a joyful shout to the LORD, all you lands!
PEOPLE: Serve the LORD with gladness; Come before His presence with singing.
LEADER: Know that the LORD, He is God; It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
PEOPLE: We are His people and the sheep of His pasture.
LEADER: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, And into His courts with praise. Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
PEOPLE: For the LORD is good; His mercy is everlasting, and His truth endures to all generations.
Hymn of Rejoicing
All Things Bright and Beautiful • No. 93
Words of Joy: from Psalm 98 NKJV
Cyril Punay
Anthem of Joy
Praise Hymn • Robert Leaf / Shackley
Hymn of Joy
Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee • No. 12
Prayer of Rejoicing
Nancy Mészáros
*Debbie Michel
Anthem of Rejoicing
The Majesty and Glory of Your Name • Thomas Fettke
Hymn of Rejoicing
Lord of All Being, Throned Afar • Words No. 17, Melody No. 227
Homily
“When Gratitude Does Not Compute”
Shane Anderson
Anthem of Thanksgiving
My Lord, What a Morning • Spiritual / Burleigh
Letters of Thanksgiving
In Heavenly Love Abiding • Traditional Finnish Melody
Invitation to Thanksgiving
What Gift Can We Bring? • Donna Kasbohm
stanza 1 solo; st. 2 women; st. 3 all; st. 4 men; st. 5 all
Procession of Thanksgiving: Gifts of Food, Song, Tithes, and Offerings
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart! (No. 27, stanzas 1-2)
The Lord Is My Light (No. 515, stanzas 1-2)
For the Beauty of the Earth (No. 565, stanzas 1, 3)
’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus (No. 524, stanzas 1, 3)
To God Be the Glory (No. 341, stanzas 1, 3)
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow (No. 695)
Hymn of Thanksgiving
Now Thank We All Our God • No. 559
Benediction in Thanksgiving
Shane Anderson
Final Thanksgiving
Now Thank We All Our God • Wilhelm Teschner
José Bourget, presiding pastor; Kenneth Logan, organ, piano; Andrews University Chorale and Singers, Stephen Zork, director, Tyler Ninalga, piano; PMC Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director; Davielle Smith, mezzo-soprano; Max Keller, Brayan Maldonado, Matthew Bourne, Christopher Rogers, brass quartet; Carla Trynchuk, Marc Élysée, violins; Kenneth Logan, hymn arrangements; PMC Evergreen Pathfinders, Errol Prentice, director
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for June 6, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
A son took his old father to a restaurant for an evening dinner. His father, being very old and weak, while eating, dropped food on his shirt and pants.
The mess that he made disgusted the other diners in the restaurant, while his son remained calm. After they were finished eating, the son, who was not embarrassed at all, quietly took him to the washroom, wiped off the food particles, removed the stains, combed his hair and fitted his glasses firmly. When they came out, the entire restaurant was watching them in dead silence, not able to grasp how someone could embarrass themselves publicly like that.
The son settled the bill and started to leave the eatery with his father. An old man amongst the diners called out to the son and uttered the words, “You have left a lesson for every son and hope for every father.” The restaurant went silent.
Paul writes, “We who are strong have an obligation to bear with … the weak, and not to please ourselves” (Romans 15:1, ESV). As part of our stewardship responsibility on earth, we are required to care for each other.
We are to show compassion and have empathy, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Sun, Fun, and Faith
Sun, Fun, and Faith is returning this summer! Incoming High School Freshman to Outgoing High School Seniors are invited Every Tuesday Night (June 9 - Aug 11) for food, boating, and faith-fueled friendships.
Location and Times Coming soon. Follow @pmcyouthministries on Instagram for more info
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
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
DivorceCare Group Starting
DivorceCare strives to be a safe place for those who are experiencing the trauma and heartbreak of separation or divorce to process, grow, find support and hope for the future. A new group (Grow Group) is starting 6/3/26. We meet from 6:00 PM-8:00 PM in
the Board Room. We are under Pioneer Family Life in the Grow Groups section on the church website or you can register at www.divorcecare.org.