Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.
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
Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians
Register Now for Andrews Academy
Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2026/2027 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing; they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins on August 19.Check-In day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Relatable
In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.
Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.
- June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
- July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
- July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
- July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
- July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
- August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
- August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”