Not everyone who acts inappropriately, harshly, or indifferently is “out to get you” or intends to cause emotional harm. Many people carry silent burdens, and some are unaware of the struggles they face. Often, what we perceive as personal offense is the expression of someone else’s unresolved inner conflict. This is why it is so important to approach one another with kindness, compassion, and without judgment. Be gentle—you never know what someone is going through. One day, you’ll need that same grace shown to you. ( See Titus 3: 2, Ephesians 4:2)
Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns at 25
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
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Invitation to Rejoice
"Fantasia on 'O Praise Ye the Lord!'" • Kenneth Logan
Choral Call to Joy
"Holy, Holy, Holy!" • Kenneth Logan
Call to Joyous Praise
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: Angels adore Thee, casting down their bright crowns around the glassy sea.
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: There is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love and purity.
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Congregational Hymn of Joy
"O Praise Ye the Lord!" (bulletin insert)
Congregational Response of Rejoicing
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1, 4
"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" • 469, st. 1, 2
Prayer of Joy
Fiorella Oudri
Miguel Martínez*
Hymn of Joy
"This Is a Time for Banners and Bells" • Walter Pelz (bulletin insert)
Reflecting With Joy: A Feast of Hymns Turns 25
Jean-Ires and Debbie Michel
Anthem of Joy
"Mountains of the Lord!" • Kenneth Logan
Homily
"Grateful for the Invisible"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Hymn of Thanksgiving
"Now Thank We All Our God" • 559
Anthem of Thanksgiving
"Deep River" • Spiritual / Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
Letters of Thanksgiving
"For the Beauty of the Earth" • Kenneth Logan
Reflecting With Thanksgiving: A Feast of Hymns Turns 25
Video with Donna Kasbohm
Musical Invitation to Thankful Giving
"What Gift Can We Bring?" • Donna B. Kasbohm (bulletin insert)
Procession of Thanksgiving: Gifts of Food, Song, Tithes, and Offerings
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • 27, st. 1, 2
"The Lord Is My Light" • 515, st. 1, 2
"For the Beauty of the Earth" • 565, st. 1, 3
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • 695
Benediction in Thanksgiving
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Choral Response in Thanksgiving
"Take Joy! Live Thanks!" • Kenneth Logan
Final Thanksgiving
"Now Thank We All Our God" • Wilhelm Teschner
Ben Martin, presiding pastor; Kenneth Logan, organ;
Andrews University Chorale, Stephen Zork, director;
Andrews University Deliverance Mass Choir, Michael Owusu, director;
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director;
Max Keller, Luke Mularczyk, Seth Brouhard, Matthew Bourne, Oscar Flores, brass quintet;
Elizabeth Sauser, timpani, crotales;
Andrews Academy handbell ringers, Daniel Cerna, director;
Kristine Corbett, soprano; Ana Slavujević, flute; Claire Yang, Nikolaz Feliciano, violins;
Kenneth Logan, hymn settings;
Evergreen Pathfinder Club, Errol Prentice, director
With This in Mind...
Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion
Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year. Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person. Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.
Offering for August 2, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Birthdays were always a special and happy occasion in our home. When it is one of the sibling’s birthdays, we give all our kids gifts to enjoy, not just the celebrant. But when it was our birthday, our children would draw pictures and color them expressing their creativity and love for us. They didn’t have the money to purchase gifts or nice Hallmark cards. Yet when they presented them to us, we cherished those handmade cards more than all the commercial cards produced by Hallmark. Why? Because they were our children’s expression of love from the heart.
It’s hard not to express this love without giving a gift. Likewise, every offering gift should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering one could make would then appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!" (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). If we can catch a glimpse of just how much God loves us, we would faint. All self-interest and selfish motives will disappear, we will be lost in awe and wonder. It would spur us to shower our Lord with more gifts and with praise and thanksgiving.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Help Us Welcome New Students
Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345
Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?
Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues
- July 19–The The Conscience Question
- July 26–The Maturity Question
- August 2–The Relationship Question
Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.