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, August 24, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude and Fugue on ‘O God, Our Help’” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“FOUNDED IN FAITH. FORWARD IN MISSION.”

Video Celebration of 150 years of Andrews University

REMARKS

John Wesley Taylor V; President, Andrews University

“THE DISCUSSION BEGINS”

Silvia Canale Bacchiocchi & Enzo Bacchiocchi

“GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE”—A HYMN CYCLE

”O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103, st. 1, 3
“We Praise Thee With Our Minds” • words 642, mel. 103
“Praise to the Lord” • 1, st. 2, 3
“Be Still, My Soul: the Lord Is on Thy Side” • 461, st. 2
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“JAMES AND ELLEN WHITE”

Laxman Khatri-Chetri & Princess Khatri-Chetri

VIDEO GREETING

Ted Wilson, President, General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

OFFERTORY

“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell

CHILDREN’S STORY

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

VIDEO GREETING

Kenneth Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

SCRIPTURE READING

Joshua 24:14 & 15 NIV
*William Yoon, Pioneer Member
**Guimel Gonzalez

**PRAISE

“Build My Life” • “Called To Be” • “I Have Decided To Follow Jesus”

“J. N. ANDREWS”

Davide Sciarabba & Marco Sciarabba

THE BELL FROM BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE

Ronald Knott

MESSAGE

“At Any Cost”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF RESPONSE

“We Have This Hope” • 214, st. 1

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“We Have This Hope” • Kenneth Logan

 

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