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, December 02, 2023

More In This Series

11/11/2023
11/04/2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Sonate Octavi Toni” • Giovanni Gabrielli

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

CAROLS OF THE SEASON

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 1 & 3
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1-2
“Silent Night” • 143, st. 1 & 4
“Joy to the World” • 125

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Breath of Heaven” • Jay Dawson

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Johnathan Schnepp, AU Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV
Wol Wol, Berrien Springs Chinese Adventist Fellowship

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Magnum Mysterium” • Morten Lauridsen, arr. Reynolds

MESSAGE

“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Weaves—Part 3”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202

CLOSING MUSIC

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Sonate Octavi Toni” • Giovanni Gabrielli

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Joy to the World” • 125

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Magnum Mysterium” • Morten Lauridsen, arr. Reynolds

OFFERTORY

“Breath of Heaven” • Jay Dawson

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Johnathan Schnepp, AU Student

PRAISE

“King of Kings”
“O Come All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)”
“Away in a Manger (Worthy)”

SCRIPTURE READING

Ephesians 2:19-22 NIV

MESSAGE

“The Holy Hurricane: The Wind That Weaves—Part 3”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202

CLOSING MUSIC

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young

 

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.