Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
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
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
"FOR TIME AND FOREVER" —A HYMN CYCLE
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • 103, st. 1-3, 5
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 3, 4
"Marching to Zion" • 422, st. 1, 4
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 5
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626, st. 1, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, chorus only
Kerstin Zywietz, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Run by God's Good Grace" • Christian Finck / Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
I Peter 2:9 & 10 NIV
Larry Adams, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 92
MESSAGE
"Chosen"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"On Jordan's Stormy Banks" • 620, st. 1, 3, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Trumpet Tune" • Flor Peeters
OPENING MUSIC
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
"FOR TIME AND FOREVER" —A HYMN CYCLE
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • 103, st. 1-3, 5
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 3, 4
"Marching to Zion" • 422, st. 1, 4
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 5
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626, st. 1, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, chorus only
Kerstin Zywietz, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Santiago Rafael Suarez with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Run by God's Good Grace" • Christian Finck / Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
I Peter 2:9 & 10 NIV
Emily Rangel, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PRE PARATION
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 92
MESSAGE
"Chosen"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"On Jordan's Stormy Banks" • 620, st. 1, 3, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Trumpet Tune" • Flor Peeters
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.