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The Christian and Politics
Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?
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, October 05, 2024
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"GOD LEAD US"—A HYMN CYCLE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348, st. 1, 2
"Give to the Winds Your Fears" • words 519, mel. 350
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Lord, Speak to Me" • Sheldon Curry
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
Sally DiCicco, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
"Lead Me, Lord" • 691
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"Reflections on MATERNA"
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"God of Our Fathers" • 645, alt.
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Savior, Like a Shepherd Lead Us" • 545, st. 1a, 2b
Adams Babida, AU Seminary Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Take Rest In Me" • Damita Dawn Bass
OFFERTORY
"Land of Our Birth" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
CHILDREN'S STORY
Duane Ferguson, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“The Overflow (Fill Me Again)" • "Great Are You, Lord"
"Created to Worship" • "Great Are You, Lord"
SCRIPTURE READING
Proverbs 4:3-7 NIV
MESSAGE
"The Christian and Politics: Part 1: Who Will Jesus Vote for?"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"The Lord in Zion Reigneth" • 7
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lead Us, Lord God Almighty" • Kenneth Logan
Standout Event
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the 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