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 31, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229, st. 1, 2, 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • chorus of 290
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

"Kum Ba Yah" ("Come by Here") • Philip Jones

CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER

Cassidy Miranda Chávez, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 4:10-13 NIV
Wol Wol, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Arise, My Soul, Arise!" • Finnish trad. / Dale Wood

MESSAGE

“Giants in the Land”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

FAITH-FOUNDED, MISSION-FORWARD: A HYMN CYCLE

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1, 2
“Take My Life, and Let it Be” • 330, st. 1-3, 5
“I Love to Tell the Story • 457, st. 1, 3

SONG OF RESPONSE

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229, st. 1, 2, 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • chorus of 290
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

"Kum Ba Yah" ("Come by Here") • Philip Jones

CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER

Cassidy Miranda Chávez, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 4:10-13 NIV
Wol Wol, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” • Florence Price

MESSAGE

“Giants in the Land”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

PRAISE

“Holy Forever”
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”

SONG OF RESPONSE

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” • 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