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, October 21, 2023

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams

CHORAL INTROIT

“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

“DIVINE LOVE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • words 513, mel. 316
“Jesus Loves Me” • 190 st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350, st. 1
Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders

OFFERTORY

“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)
Johnny Suarez, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo

MESSAGE

“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams

CHORAL INTROIT

“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart” • “I Speak Jesus”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members

BAPTISM

Emmett Elijah Martin with Ben Martin, and Luke Anthony Palmer with Rodney Palmer

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders

OFFERTORY

“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Raise A Hallelujah” • “Amazed” • “To God Be The Glory”

SCRIPTURE READING

Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)

MESSAGE

“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré

 

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