No Graves in Heaven
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
Offering
OPENING MUSIC
“Christ Lay in Death’s Bonds” • Johann Sebastian Bach
“Salvation Is Created” Pavel Chesnokov / Bruce Houseknecht
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP, & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
“HYMNS OF JESUS’ RESURRECTION AND REIGN”
“Christ Is Alive” • no. 182, st. 1, 3, 4
“Jesus Shall Reign” • no. 227, st. 1, 3, 4
CALL TO PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
“Because He Lives” • 526, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Trudi Starlin, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
“My Jesus! O What Anguish” • Alfred Reed
CHILDREN’S STORY
Brian Strayer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
I Corinthians 15:51-54 NIV
Hanan Legoh, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Resplendent Glory” • Rossano Galante
PROCESSION OF HOPE
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Darlene Anderson, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF RESURRECTION HOPE
“Christ the Lord Is Risen Today” • 166
MESSAGE
“No Graves in Heaven”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“He Lives” • 251
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Allegro Maestoso e Vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn