Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
Why We Are Here
Part 1: Our Finest Hour
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane 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
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.