Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145)
The Cure for the Chaotic Life
Part 1: A Park in Time
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
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
"OF WORSHIP AND REST"—A HYMN CYCLE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns" • 223
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 2
"O Day of Rest and Gladness" • 382, st. 1, 2; mel. 348
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"There Is a Place of Quiet Rest" • 495, st. 1
Linda Fuchs, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Melchizedek Ponniah, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns'" • 223
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1
Seth McKelvey, AU Student
BABY DEDICATION
Emma Mazava, presented by Naina and Harisoa Mazava with Shane Anderson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
PRAISE
"How Deep The Father's Love For Us"
"Never Lost" • "Blessed Assurance"
"The Blessing"
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
Christmas Blessing Opportunity
Christmas Breakfast
Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
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.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.