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

 

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.