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.
The Cure for the Chaotic Life
Part 1: A Park in Time
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
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
"OF WORSHIP AND REST"—A HYMN CYCLE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns" • 223
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 2
"O Day of Rest and Gladness" • 382, st. 1, 2; mel. 348
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"There Is a Place of Quiet Rest" • 495, st. 1
Linda Fuchs, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
Melchizedek Ponniah, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Jacob Gibbs, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
"Crown Him With Many Crowns'" • 223
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1
Seth McKelvey, AU Student
BABY DEDICATION
Emma Mazava, presented by Naina and Harisoa Mazava with Shane Anderson
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Sabbath Rest" • Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
"O Rest in the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
CHILDREN'S STORY
Jeremiah Samuel, Andrews University Student
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 11:28-30 NIV
PRAISE
"How Deep The Father's Love For Us"
"Never Lost" • "Blessed Assurance"
"The Blessing"
MESSAGE
"The Cure for the Chaotic Life—Part 1: A Park in Time"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1-3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout