There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
An Offense Worth Repeating
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 12, 2024
OPENING MUSIC
"My Jesus, I Love Thee"
"Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb"
Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder
CHORAL INTROIT
"Awake, My Soul, and Sing • Allen Pote
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb" • 246, st. 1, 2, added stanzas
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • 517, st. 1
Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder
OFFERTORY
"Lift High the Cross" • Charles Callahan
CHILDREN'S STORY
Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Mercy" • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
"An Offense Worth Repeating"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY
FOOTWASHING
Jean-Ires Michel, reader
HYMNS OF JESUS’ BLOOD AND GRACE
“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1, 3
“Marvelous Grace” • 109. st, 1, 2
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • 154
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE
Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder
PRAYER
Rebecca von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder
PASSING OF EMBLEMS
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Kenneth Logan
PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS
HYMN OF RESPONSE
"Lift High the Cross" • 362, st. 1, 4, 5
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Lift High the Cross" • Sydney Nicholson
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer 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