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, February 10, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

“JESUS, WHAT A FRIEND”: A HYMN CYCLE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341
“What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” • 469
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • words 499, mel. 12

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

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

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 12:2 NIV
Daniel Milard, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Agnus Dei / How Great Is Our God”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Lord I Lift Your Name / Great Are You Lord”

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 12:2 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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