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, July 15, 2023

More In This Series

07/22/2023
07/08/2023

OPENING MUSIC

“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Joy By and By” • 430

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss

OFFERTORY

“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Beryl Johnson-Bergmann, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” • 241, st. 1, 3, & 5

MESSAGE

“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet” • 368, st. 1, 2, & 4

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis

 

OPENING MUSIC

“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss

OFFERTORY

“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 28:18-20 NIV

PRAISE

“Joy”
“Everybody Ought To Know”

MESSAGE

“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“Make Us One”

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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