Saturday, January 13, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
“On Forgiveness” (Melody: DETROIT, no. 299) • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“WASHED BY THE BLOOD”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73, st. 3
“Whiter Than Snow” • 318, st. 1, 3
“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • 475
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Jesus Paid It All” • 184, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • African-American Spiritual / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
CARE FOR CUBA
Luis Fernando Ortiz, Director MDiv Program
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 103:8-12 NIV
Michael Zhang, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Go Down, Moses” • Spiritual / Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“God Has Great Plans for Your Past—Part 1: The Divine Eraser”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” • 462
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Carl Piutti
OPENING MUSIC
“On Forgiveness” (Melody: DETROIT, no. 299) • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” • 10
“God Will Take Care of You” • 99, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
CARE FOR CUBA
Luis Fernando Ortiz, Director MDiv Program
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Go Down, Moses” • Spiritual / Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • African-American Spiritual / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Lead Me To The Cross”
“I Surrender” • “I Surrender All”
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 103:8-12 NIV
MESSAGE
“God Has Great Plans for Your Past—Part 1: The Divine Eraser”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” • 462
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Carl Piutti
Offering for April 18, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
The Bible makes this interesting analogy: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV). Today, we are sitting in church because someone sharpened you and shared the gospel story. This is so true in the life of Riley. Anthony (the writer of this appeal) had driven for approximately an hour on a cold fall day to fulfill a stewardship weekend appointment he had with a small congregation. The service went well.
He preached on the topic, “It’s a matter of the heart.” After the hymn of consecration and the benediction, during the transition time before potluck, he chose to mingle and talk to people. He chose to start with brother Riley, who was sitting at the media booth. After introducing himself, he asked Riley if he was the one responsible for streaming. Anthony had brought with him a recorded instructional video on how to complete the newly designed tithe and offering envelope.
They didn’t get very far into that part of the conversation before Riley began to share with him how he started to attend the church. He identified three people who showed unwavering love and acceptance to him. He eventually got baptized.
Riley’s testimony reminds us of the words of Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with loving kindness” (KJV). Let’s remember the job we have as a local church to sharpen each other. As we give to help our local church programs, may we experience and show God’s unrelenting love.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
