There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
A Mighty Vast Army
Part 1: Take a Deep Breath
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
“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Breathe on Me, Breath of God” • 265, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor
BABY DEDICATION
Hadassah Bethesda Yeboah-Amoako presented by Walton and Hannah Yeboah-Amoako with Anthony Yeboah-Amoako
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Living God!” • Geoffrey O’Hara
OFFERTORY
“Put on Gladness, My Soul” • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Raewyn Orlich, Associate Pastor, La Sierra University Church
SCRIPTURE READING
Zechariah 4:1-6 NIV
Merarie Doyle, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Fire of God, Thou Sacred Flame” • words 263, st. 1-3; mel. 482
MESSAGE
“A Mighty Vast Army, Part 1: Take a Deep Breath”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Onward, Christian Soldiers!” • 612, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep” • David Johnson
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Doxology”
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SONG OF PRAISE
“Just As I Am”
BAPTISM
Shekinah Rafidinjanahary and Menorah Rafidinjanahary with Pierrot Rafidinjanahary
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The Living God!” • Geoffrey O’Hara
OFFERTORY
“Put on Gladness, My Soul” • Johannes Brahms
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Raewyn Orlich, Associate Pastor, La Sierra University Church
SCRIPTURE READING
Zechariah 4:1-6 NIV
Merarie Doyle, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Above All” • “No Greater Love”
“I Surrender All”
MESSAGE
“A Mighty Vast Army, Part 1: Take a Deep Breath”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Onward, Christian Soldiers!” • 612, st. 1, 2, 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep” • David Johnson
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries