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, September 14, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

"RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE"—A HYMN CYCLE

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • 2
"We Praise Thee" • words 642, st. 2-3, mel. 250
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2-4, mel. 694
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • 694

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 1
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp

OFFERTORY

"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Katie Dolphy, AU Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 12:5 NIV
Brad Christensen, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan

 

OPENING MUSIC

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Creatures Of Our God and King" • 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp

OFFERTORY

"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Katie Davis, AU Student

PRAISE

“Turn Your Eyes" • " Praise God / Run the Straight Race"
" All My Boast Is in Jesus" • "Jesus at the Center"

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 12:5 NIV

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan

 

Offering for May 2, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

In 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 225 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of 155 lives. Miraculously, a four-year-old girl named Cecelia was the sole survivor. Investigations revealed that during the plane's descent, Cecelia's mother, Paula Chican, unbuckled her own seatbelt, knelt in front of her daughter, and wrapped her arms and body around Cecelia to shield her from the impact. This selfless act of maternal love protected Cecelia, demonstrating the profound lengths to which a parent's love can go.

Oh my, the love of a mother, this is what God is telling us today, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15,
NIV). The local church should be a place where people feel that kind of love.

John 13:35 says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

As we celebrate Mother’s Day next week, let’s return our tithes and offerings with grateful hearts knowing that Christ’s love is even greater than the love of a mother. Let’s worship God today, and may we love Christ
deeply as we appreciate our mothers.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

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.