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Sports Nation
Part 2: Win One for the Giver
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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, September 14, 2024
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OPENING MUSIC
"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
"RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE"—A HYMN CYCLE
"All Creatures of Our God and King" • 2
"We Praise Thee" • words 642, st. 2-3, mel. 250
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2-4, mel. 694
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • 694
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 1
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp
OFFERTORY
"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN'S STORY
Katie Dolphy, AU Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 12:5 NIV
Brad Christensen, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4
MESSAGE
"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Creatures Of Our God and King" • 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp
OFFERTORY
"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN'S STORY
Katie Davis, AU Student
PRAISE
“Turn Your Eyes" • " Praise God / Run the Straight Race"
" All My Boast Is in Jesus" • "Jesus at the Center"
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 12:5 NIV
MESSAGE
"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5
CLOSING MUSIC
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan
Standout Event
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