“Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
ChurchWorks
Part 6: Think Small
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, May 10, 2025
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CHORAL INTROIT
"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley
"TRANSCENDENT, IMMANENT GOD"—A HYMN CYCLE
"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3"
I Need the Prayers of Those I Love" wds. 505, mel. 227
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, refrain only
Ezra Santos, RMES Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
OFFERTORY
"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II
CHILDREN'S STORY
Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member
PIONEER LIFE
RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal
SCRIPTURE READING
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
Cedric Chintembo, Pioneer Member
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Joyous" • Garry Cornell
OPENING MUSIC
"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & PRAYER
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
"Let's Have Church"
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Ezra Santos, RMES Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley
OFFERTORY
"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II
CHILDREN'S STORY
Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest
PIONEER LIFE
RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal
PRAISE
"This Is the Day" • "He Has Made Me Glad"
"What a Mighty God We Serve" • "Our God"
SCRIPTURE READING
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
MESSAGE
"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3
CLOSING MUSIC
"Joyous" • Garry Cornell
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
Care for Cuba—Urgent Need
Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org
Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!
Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
