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, September 07, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

"AWAKE! STRETCH! RUN! PRESS!"—A HYMN CYCLE

"My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2 & 4, mel. 82
"I'm Pressing on the Upward Way" • 625, st. 1 & 4

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV
Karen Korave, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Called As Partners in Christ's Service" • “Lord, Open Up Our Eyes" • “Still"

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV • Susan Zork

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

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