Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
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, January 04, 2025
OPENING MUSIC
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
"FOR TIME AND FOREVER" —A HYMN CYCLE
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • 103, st. 1-3, 5
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 3, 4
"Marching to Zion" • 422, st. 1, 4
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 5
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626, st. 1, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, chorus only
Kerstin Zywietz, Pioneer Member
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Run by God's Good Grace" • Christian Finck / Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
I Peter 2:9 & 10 NIV
Larry Adams, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 92
MESSAGE
"Chosen"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"On Jordan's Stormy Banks" • 620, st. 1, 3, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Trumpet Tune" • Flor Peeters
OPENING MUSIC
"O God, Our Help" • William Croft
"Great Is Thy Faithfulness" • William Runyan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
"FOR TIME AND FOREVER" —A HYMN CYCLE
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past" • 103, st. 1-3, 5
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 3, 4
"Marching to Zion" • 422, st. 1, 4
"Amazing Grace" • 108, st. 5
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626, st. 1, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, chorus only
Kerstin Zywietz, Pioneer Member
BAPTISM
Santiago Rafael Suarez with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
"We Walk by Faith and Not by Sight" • James Biery
CHILDREN'S STORY
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Run by God's Good Grace" • Christian Finck / Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
I Peter 2:9 & 10 NIV
Emily Rangel, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PRE PARATION
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 92
MESSAGE
"Chosen"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"On Jordan's Stormy Banks" • 620, st. 1, 3, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
"Trumpet Tune" • Flor Peeters
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.