Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
God Has Great Plans for Your Past
Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now
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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
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“JESUS, WHAT A FRIEND”: A HYMN CYCLE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341
“What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” • 469
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • words 499, mel. 12
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • refrain only 290
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson
OFFERTORY
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 12:2 NIV
Daniel Milard, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg
MESSAGE
“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson
OFFERTORY
“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Agnus Dei / How Great Is Our God”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Lord I Lift Your Name / Great Are You Lord”
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 12:2 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg
MESSAGE
“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.