Violinist Carla Trynchuk and pianist Elena Braslavsky will be performing a recital including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and the Jewish Ukrainian composer Meitus. Trynchuk, faculty at Andrews University, has performed internationally as soloist and recitalist in more than 15 countries. Braslavsky, formerly a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the Mannes School of Music, currently serves on the piano faculty of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. Trynchuk and Braslavsky were classmates together at The Juilliard School. This will be a FREE recital on February 22, at 4:00 PM.
A Mighty Vast Army
Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
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
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
HYMNS OF GATHERING, CALLING
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” • 191
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
SONGS OF PRAISE
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
BAPTISM
Zachary Matwetwe Naymweya with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Great Are You, Lord” • “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2, & 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
Sunday Music Series with Carla Trynchuk & Elena Braslavsky
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
Love on the Move
God's Hands 4 Kids, a PMC Grow Group outreach to our community serving foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families partnering with Berrien County Department Of Health and Human Services. As a gift to the families served by them and as a gift to the community of ministry leaders and professionals, we will be providing Hope for the Journey, a video conference on Trust Based Relational Intervention - trauma, on Sunday afternoons in February here at PMC. It is produced by Show Hope. For more information and to register go to our website GH4K.org
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.
