Whose Child Is This?
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
"Sleepers, Wake, a Voice is Calling" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMNS
"The First Noel" • 118, st. 1-2
"Angels From the Realms of Glory" • 119, st. 1-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Angels From the Realms of Glory" • 119, st. 4 only
Giordanni Leonor
CHORAL INVITATION
"The Lamb" • Kenneth Mahy
BAPTISM
Lily Johanna Youmans with Glenn Russell
OFFERTORY
"Sussex Carol" • arr. Brenton Offenback
CHILDREN'S STORY
Anthony Bosman
PRAISE
"Joy to the World" / "Hark the Herald Angels Sing" Medley
"Satisfied With Jesus"
"O Holy Night"
"Because He Lives"
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 1:18-23 NIV
Erin Dockerty, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"For Unto Us a Child is Born" • George Frideric Handel
MESSAGE
"Whose Child is This?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Angels We Have Heard on High" • 142
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Angels We Have Heard on High" • arr. Brenton Offenback