There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
ChurchWorks
Part 6: Think Small
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, May 10, 2025
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CHORAL INTROIT
"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley
"TRANSCENDENT, IMMANENT GOD"—A HYMN CYCLE
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3"
I Need the Prayers of Those I Love" wds. 505, mel. 227
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, refrain only
Ezra Santos, RMES Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
OFFERTORY
"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II
CHILDREN'S STORY
Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal
SCRIPTURE READING
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
Cedric Chintembo, Pioneer Member
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Joyous" • Garry Cornell
OPENING MUSIC
"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Let's Have Church"
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ezra Santos, RMES Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley
OFFERTORY
"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II
CHILDREN'S STORY
Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
PIONEER LIFE
RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal
PRAISE
"This Is the Day" • "He Has Made Me Glad"
"What a Mighty God We Serve" • "Our God"
SCRIPTURE READING
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Joyous" • Garry Cornell
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries