Pastor

Shane Anderson

Shane 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, December 20, 2025

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