Shane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
OPENING MUSIC
“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“OF ANGELS TO SHEPHERDS”: A CAROL CYCLE
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-2
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 2-3
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” • 130, st. 1-2
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1-2, 5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
BABY DEDICATION
Abigail Regina Banda, presented by Jaston and Stella Banda with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Floyd & Latoya Green, Pioneer Members
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:8-14 NIV
Luciana Malia Press, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest
MESSAGE
“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1, 3-4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway
OPENING MUSIC
“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful)”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
BAPTISM
Luciano Kida & Lucrecia Kida with Shane Anderson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest
OFFERTORY
“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Janine Lim, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Luke 2:8-14 NIV
PRAISE
“Emmanuel” • “O Come All Ye Faithful” • “Worthy of It All”
MESSAGE
“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Silent Night”/“Adore”
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway
Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis
Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in Pioneer Room 141.
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269.281.2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.
A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!