Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns at 25
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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
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