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.
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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 06, 2025
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" • arr. Jay Dawson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMNS
"O Come": A Carol Cycle • arr. Kenneth Logan
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • st. 1 and refrain
John Glass, Associate Pastor
BAPTISM
Nathan Russell Hatcher with Jacob Gibbs
OFFERTORY
Dave Nowack, Chair, Stewardship Committee
"The First Noel" • arr. Julie Giroux
CHILDREN'S STORY
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Julia Leacock, Andrews University Staff
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Greensleeves" • arr. Alfred Reed
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 2: Staying Strong in a World Gone Mad"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
Fugue on "Joy to the World" • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
"O Come, O Come Emmanuel" • arr. Jay Dawson
WELCOME & PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OPENING HYMN
"Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" • 122
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
"O Come, All Ye Faithful" • st. 1 and refrain
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
"Greensleeves" • arr. Alfred Reed
OFFERTORY
Dave Nowack, Chair, Stewardship Committee
"The First Noel" • arr. Julie Giroux
CHILDREN'S STORY
John Glass, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11 NIV
Zachariah Schnepp, Andrews University Student
HYMN CYCLE
"O Come": A Carol Cycle • arr. Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
"Making Space—Part 2: Staying Strong in a World Gone Mad"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1 & 4
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
Fugue on "Joy to the World" • Kenneth Logan
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