The Happy, Healthy Holiday 2025 Cooking demonstration will be on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth Chapel, with samples for everyone downstairs. They are featuring vegan foods suitable for festive events. This event is being co-hosted by Pioneer Health and Wellness, Healthy Together Friends, and RMES Home and School. To register text "FOOD" to 269-281-2345. Questions: please contact Evelyn Kissinger at evelynkissinger@gmail.com.
A Mighty Vast Army
Part 1: Take a Deep Breath
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
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” • 265, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
BABY DEDICATION
Hadassah Bethesda Yeboah-Amoako presented by Walton and Hannah Yeboah-Amoako with Anthony Yeboah-Amoako
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Living God!” • Geoffrey O’Hara
OFFERTORY
“Put on Gladness, My Soul” • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Raewyn Orlich, Associate Pastor, La Sierra University Church
SCRIPTURE READING
Zechariah 4:1-6 NIV
Merarie Doyle, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Fire of God, Thou Sacred Flame” • words 263, st. 1-3; mel. 482
MESSAGE
“A Mighty Vast Army, Part 1: Take a Deep Breath”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Onward, Christian Soldiers!” • 612, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep” • David Johnson
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Doxology”
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SONG OF PRAISE
“Just As I Am”
BAPTISM
Shekinah Rafidinjanahary and Menorah Rafidinjanahary with Pierrot Rafidinjanahary
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Living God!” • Geoffrey O’Hara
OFFERTORY
“Put on Gladness, My Soul” • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Raewyn Orlich, Associate Pastor, La Sierra University Church
SCRIPTURE READING
Zechariah 4:1-6 NIV
Merarie Doyle, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Above All” • “No Greater Love”
“I Surrender All”
MESSAGE
“A Mighty Vast Army, Part 1: Take a Deep Breath”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Onward, Christian Soldiers!” • 612, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep” • David Johnson
Happy Health Cooking Demonstration
Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals
Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.
Sabbath School Volunteers Needed
Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.
Offering for November 15, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
A recent article by McKinsey & Company noted that nearly two thirds of US-based employees who were surveyed said that COVID-19 has caused them to reflect on their purpose in life. Nearly half said that they’re reconsidering the kind of work they do because of the pandemic. The research stated that people who live their purpose at work are more productive than people who don’t. They’re also healthier, more resilient, and more likely to stay with the company.
When employees feel that their purpose is aligned with the organization’s purpose, the benefits expand to include stronger employee engagement, heightened loyalty, and a greater willingness to recommend the company to others. God gives us the privilege of partnering with Him in His kingdom work. It’s incredible that He gives us the joy of giving, and in doing so we find our purpose in life. God could have accomplished His mission of saving sinners without the aid of mankind. However, He knew that we couldn’t be happy without being part of the great work that would cultivate in us self-denial, compassion, kindness, and goodness—in other words, the Fruit of the Spirit. Today, let’s practice our purpose in life by partnering with God in Kingdom work.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
13th Annual Voice Vespers
Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.
Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!
Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
Belong: Thanksgiving
Our Thanksgiving tradition continues, just a little earlier this year! We’ll be serving Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday, November 16 at 6 PM If you would like to contribute a dish, please let us know by texting the word "TOFURKY" to 269-281-2345 to select an item or two from the list!
Adventist-Muslim Relations Group
Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.
Join the Traffic Ministry Team!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.