Pastor

Shane Anderson

Shane 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, December 21, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

"Prelude and Fugue on "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"The Glory of the Father" • Egil Hovland

"BORN TO SAVE!"—A CAROL CYCLE

"Good Christians, Now Rejoice" • 136, st. 3, 2
"Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child" • 133
"Angels From the Realms of Glory" • 119, st. 1-3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne" • 140, st. 1
Vincent Vilela, RMES Student

BABY DEDICATION

Eben Thomas Babb, presented by Zackery and Celesta Babb with Merlin Burt

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Gesù Bambino" • Pietro Yon, arr. John Leavitt

PIONEER LIFE

Project Introduction

OFFERTORY

"The Birthday of a King / O Little Town" • Neidlinger and Redner

CHILDREN'S STORY

Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

CAROL OF THE SEASON

"Away in a Manger" • words 124 st. 1, 3

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 2:8-14 NKJV
Jimmer Mun, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel"
"O Little Town of Bethlehem"
"Silent Night" • "Make Room"
"I Give You My Heart" • "O Little Town of Bethlehem"

MESSAGE

"Peace Is a Person"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastorwith Sierra Anderson, cello

HYMN OF RESPONSE

"O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" • mel. 115

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Fugue on "Joy to the World" • Kenneth Logan

 

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries