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, April 06, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Wake! Awake! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“END-TIME MESSAGE & MISSION”: A HYMN CYCLE

“God Has Spoken Through His Prophets” • words 413, st. 1, 3; mel. 191
“Jesus Calls Us” • words 285, st. 1, 2; mel. 191
“O Zion, Haste” • 365, st. 1, 2
“Seeking the Lost” • 373, st. 1, 3
“I Love to Tell the Story” • 457, st. 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
Evelyn Savory, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“I Love to Tell the Story” • W. Fischer / Brenton Offenback

OFFERTORY

“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer

CHILDREN’S STORY

Rosemary Bailey, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

II Peter 1:16-19 NKJV
Favour Adesina, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“In Thee Is Gladness” • Daniel Kallman

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here—Part 1: Our Finest Hour”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Wake! Awake! For Night Is Flying” • Wayne Wold
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

“I Love to Tell the Story” • W. Fischer / Brenton Offenback

PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“We Have This Hope / Jesus Is Coming Again”
“Still”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Evelyn Savory, Pioneer Member

BAPTISM

Ruben Andrew Colon with Jose Bourget

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“In Thee Is Gladness” • Daniel Kallman

OFFERTORY

“Jesus Calls Us; O’er the Tumult” • Emma Lou Diemer

CHILDREN’S STORY

Rosemary Bailey, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

II Peter 1:16-19 NKJV

PRAISE

“Blessed Assurance” • “Cornerstone”
“I Will Bless the Lord at All Times”

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here—Part 1: Our Finest Hour”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Hail Him the King of Glory” • 202

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

God's Hands 4 Kids

 "Love on the Move" is more than just a slogan. It is a way of life. It is at least for God's Hands 4 Kids. We work closely with Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services as well as other area agencies. We extend our caring to other counties as well. There are many ways you as a caring person can make a difference in our community. Today I will suggest two ways you can make that difference. You can do respite, take care of foster kid(s) for a few hours or a few days. No foster license required. Or you could offer to drive someone to an appointment. For more information email Godshands4kids@gmail.com

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

 You are invited to a hymn sing on July 19 from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help support the church. For more information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries