Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns at 25
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, November 23, 2024
Invitation to Rejoice
"Fantasia on 'O Praise Ye the Lord!'" • Kenneth Logan
Choral Call to Joy
"Holy, Holy, Holy!" • Kenneth Logan
Call to Joyous Praise
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: Angels adore Thee, casting down their bright crowns around the glassy sea.
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: There is none beside Thee, perfect in power, in love and purity.
LEADER: Lord God Almighty!
PEOPLE: All Thy works shall praise Thy name in earth and sky and sea.
Congregational Hymn of Joy
"O Praise Ye the Lord!" (bulletin insert)
Congregational Response of Rejoicing
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Fairest Lord Jesus" • 240, st. 1, 4
"Leaning on the Everlasting Arms" • 469, st. 1, 2
Prayer of Joy
Fiorella Oudri
Miguel Martínez*
Hymn of Joy
"This Is a Time for Banners and Bells" • Walter Pelz (bulletin insert)
Reflecting With Joy: A Feast of Hymns Turns 25
Jean-Ires and Debbie Michel
Anthem of Joy
"Mountains of the Lord!" • Kenneth Logan
Homily
"Grateful for the Invisible"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Hymn of Thanksgiving
"Now Thank We All Our God" • 559
Anthem of Thanksgiving
"Deep River" • Spiritual / Alice Parker & Robert Shaw
Letters of Thanksgiving
"For the Beauty of the Earth" • Kenneth Logan
Reflecting With Thanksgiving: A Feast of Hymns Turns 25
Video with Donna Kasbohm
Musical Invitation to Thankful Giving
"What Gift Can We Bring?" • Donna B. Kasbohm (bulletin insert)
Procession of Thanksgiving: Gifts of Food, Song, Tithes, and Offerings
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!" • 27, st. 1, 2
"The Lord Is My Light" • 515, st. 1, 2
"For the Beauty of the Earth" • 565, st. 1, 3
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • 695
Benediction in Thanksgiving
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Choral Response in Thanksgiving
"Take Joy! Live Thanks!" • Kenneth Logan
Final Thanksgiving
"Now Thank We All Our God" • Wilhelm Teschner
Ben Martin, presiding pastor; Kenneth Logan, organ;
Andrews University Chorale, Stephen Zork, director;
Andrews University Deliverance Mass Choir, Michael Owusu, director;
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director;
Max Keller, Luke Mularczyk, Seth Brouhard, Matthew Bourne, Oscar Flores, brass quintet;
Elizabeth Sauser, timpani, crotales;
Andrews Academy handbell ringers, Daniel Cerna, director;
Kristine Corbett, soprano; Ana Slavujević, flute; Claire Yang, Nikolaz Feliciano, violins;
Kenneth Logan, hymn settings;
Evergreen Pathfinder Club, Errol Prentice, director
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.