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.
Bring Joy! Give Thanks! A Feast of Hymns
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 22, 2025
Music of Rejoicing
“A Song of Heaven and Homeland (no. 472)”
Ira Sankey / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ
Invitation to Rejoice
“Bring Joy! Give Thanks!” • Kenneth Logan
Organ & Brass Quintet
Call to Joyous Praise
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Choral Call to Joy
“Praise the Lord with Joy (Psalm 47)”
French Carol / Daniel & Monica Biaggi
Choral Collaboration, Brass, & Percussion
Hymn of Rejoicing
“Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” (no. 12) • Arr. Kenneth Logan
Choral Collaboration
Words of Joy
Debra Montcalm & Lala Biaggi, Pioneer Members
Response of Rejoicing
“A Joyful Sound”—A Hymn Cycle • Arr. Kenneth Logan
Choirs & Congregation
Prayer of Joy
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Anthem of Joy
“The Glory of the Father” • Egil Hovland
“The Word Was God” • Rosephanye Powell
Andrews University Chorale
Anthem of Thanksgiving
“My Alleluia” • Heather Sorenson
Seminary Choir
Words of Thanksgiving
Jonathan & Joseph Pelote
Anthem of Thanksgiving
“Hallelujah” • Ludwig van Beethoven
Homily
“With a Capital ‘T’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Letters of Thanksgiving
“Hope and Joy Abounding” • Cathy Moclebust
Pioneer Handbells Ringers
Musical Invitation to Thankful Giving
“What Gift Can We Bring?”
Donna Kasbohm/Arr. K. Logan
Choral Collaboration
Procession of Thanksgiving
Gifts of Food, Song, Tithes, and Offerings
Choral Collaboration
Choral Response in Thanksgiving
“Lo, What a Glorious Sight Appears” no. 446
arr. Kenneth Logan & Stephen Zork
Choral Collaboration
Benediction in Thanksgiving
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
Final Music and Recognition
“Now Thank We All Our God” • Wilhelm Teschner
Kenneth Logan, organ
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