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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

10/28/2023
Till Death Do We Part
10/14/2023
Before You Say 'I Do'
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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

 

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.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails