A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! This concert will also feature our newly formed Andrews Brass, an ensemble of student musicians. The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 7:30 PM. This is a change from the original time of 8:00 PM. Due to unforeseen circumstances, the SMC Brass Band will not be able to join us this year. We hope you choose to start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
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
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
We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made Angel Tree possible this Christmas. Because of your thoughtfulness and generosity, many of our students/student families experienced a warmer, more joyful holiday season. We extend a special thank you to the Lake Union for their generous support and partnership. We are deeply grateful for your continued giving and support of Belong Ministries and for walking alongside us throughout the academic year to serve and uplift our students at Andrews University.
Michigan Advance Partners
The Conference leadership is tasked with guiding the churches in proclaiming the gospel in their areas. They do this in at least four ways. First, they provide pastors and specialized personnel like Family Ministries. Second, they encourage conference-sponsored evangelism activities done through pastors and members. Third, the conference supports and supervises Adventist schools. Fourth, they collaborate with the local congregations to build churches, schools, and other facilities.
For much of this work, the Conference depends on the local church and its members for their financial contributions, as the tithe only covers the salaries of the pastors and other specialized conference ministries and personnel. To finance the remainder of these projects, most conferences collect an offering once per month. The name for this offering may vary in some conferences, but it is generally called Conference Advance. While each giver must decide for themselves how much to give, it is recommended that each of us give the equivalent of 1.2% of our income. When this offering is collected, the local treasurer will then forward it to the conference.
Thank you for your committed support to the conference initiatives through your giving and for not becoming “weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up” (Gal. 6:2, 9, ESV).
May you receive the bountiful blessings of God today.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
God's Hands 4 Kids, a PMC Grow Group outreach to our community serving foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families partnering with Berrien County Department Of Health and Human Services. As a gift to the families served by them and as a gift to the community of ministry leaders and professionals, we will be providing Hope for the Journey, a video conference on Trust Based Relational Intervention - trauma, on Sunday afternoons in February here at PMC. It is produced by Show Hope. For more information and to register go to our website GH4K.org
Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word!
Parent Circle is a new discipleship space where parents of kids ages 4–12 connect, study the Bible, and grow together while their children are in Sabbath School. The resource area features a lending library, as well as support for completing youth and children’s ministry certifications. Join us on any Sabbath, anytime from 10:30-11:30 AM.
A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.