A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Making Space
Part 1: The Speeding Christian
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 29, 2025
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
Improvisation on "This Is My Father's World" • arr. Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMN
"Now Thank we All Our God" • 559
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"This is My Father's World" • 92, st. 3
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
"Now Thank We All Our God" • H. W. Tauscher
CHILDREN'S STORY
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Count Your Blessings" / "Give Thanks" Medley • arr. Vladimir Slavujevic
SCRIPTURE READING
Evelina Norton, Pioneer Member
Daniel 12:4 NKJV
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 1: The Speeding Christian"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"A Shelter in the Time of Storm" • 528, st. 1 & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Now Thank We All Our God" • Sigfried Karg-Elert
OPENING MUSIC
Improvisation on "This Is My Father's World" • arr. Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
OPENING SONG
"Give Thanks"
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"This is My Father's World" • 92, st. 3
Bianka Rinko, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Count Your Blessings" / "Give Thanks" Medley • arr. Vladimir Slavujevic
OFFERTORY
"Now Thank We All Our God" • H. W. Tauscher
CHILDREN'S STORY
Daniel Biaggi, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Evelina Norton, Pioneer Member
Daniel 12:4 NKJV
PRAISE
"Slow Me Down" • "Seek Ye First / "Because He Lives"
"Jesus Calls Us" / "Days of Elijah"
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 1: The Speeding Christian"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"A Shelter in the Time of Storm" • 528, st. 1 & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Now Thank We All Our God" • Sigfried Karg-Elert
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout