OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“THE SON WHERE’ER THE SUN”: A HYMN FOCUS
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478, st. 2
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“This Is My Father’s World” • Franklin Sheppard
CHILDREN’S STORY
Llona Chapman, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 43:16-19 NIV
Dorcas Kilembe, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Remains My Joy” • Johann Sebastian Bach / Myra Hess
MESSAGE
“Nixing the Nazareth Factor”
Pastor Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“This Is My Father’s World” • 92
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478, st. 2
BAPTISM
Kendra Mosimbwa with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Jesus Remains My Joy” • Johann Sebastian Bach / Myra Hess
OFFERTORY
“This Is My Father’s World” • Franklin Sheppard
CHILDREN STORY
Llona Chapman, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Isaiah 43:16-19 NIV
Dorcas Kilembe, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Holy Spirit” • “Famous For (I Believe)”
MESSAGE
“Nixing the Nazareth Factor”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” • Kenneth Logan
Offering for May 23, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.
Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.
As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails