WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry
A Mighty Vast Army
Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
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
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
HYMNS OF GATHERING, CALLING
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service” • 191
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake Up! For Night Is Flying” • Philip Nicolai / Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Bryan von Dorpowski, Head Elder
SONGS OF PRAISE
“We Gather Together” • 8
“Come, Ye Disconsolate” • 477, st. 1, 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Kimberly Leonor, Pioneer Small Group Member
BAPTISM
Zachary Matwetwe Naymweya with Ben Martin
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Eternal Life” • Olive Dungan
OFFERTORY
“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Holly Shaffer, Pioneer Member
TEACHER & STAFF DEDICATION
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 14:14-16 NIV
Joel Raveloharimisy, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Great Are You, Lord” • “Great Is Thy Faithfulness”
“Called as Partners in Christ’s Service”
MESSAGE
A Mighty, Vast Army, Part 2: Sharpening Our Swords
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF RESPONSE
“Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!” • 618, st. 1, 2, & 4
CLOSING MUSIC
“Bless the Lord, O My Soul” • Charles Wood
Widows and Widowers Picnic
Offering for May 23, 2026
Michigan Advance Partners
In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.
Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.
As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Wilson Retirement
Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!
- May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
- May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
- June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
- June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails