Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
Peace Is a Person
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, 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
Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.
Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers
Heritage Singers October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. $30 Reserved, $20 Students, $10 Children < 5yrs Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.