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, October 26, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

"Fanfare and Hymn of Celebration" • Paul Lavender

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

"SHELTER IN S TORM"— A HYMN CYCLE

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • 506, st. 1, 2
"The Lord's Our Rock" • 528, st. 1, 3
"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"The Lord's Our Rock" • 528, st. 4
John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Variations on a Shaped Note Tune" • Johnnie Vinson

OFFERTORY

"Wayfaring Stranger" • Christopher Nelson

CHILDREN'S STORY

John Glass, Associate Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 82:1-4 NIV
Laurence Habenicht, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"O God, Our Help" • 103, st. 1, 2

MESSAGE

"The Christian and Politics—Part 2: Unintended Consequences"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Will Your Anchor Hold?" • 534, st. 1, 2

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Master, the Tempest Is Raging!" • Horatio Palmer

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Fanfare and Hymn of Celebration" • Paul Lavender

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

"Praise Him, Praise Him" • "Sanctuary"

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Variations on a Shaped Note Tune" • Johnnie Vinson

OFFERTORY

"Wayfaring Stranger" • Christopher Nelson

CHILDREN'S STORY

John Glass, Associate Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 82:1-4 NIV

PRAISE

"He Is Exalted" • "Agnus Dei" • "Holy Forever" • "Total Praise"

MESSAGE

"The Christian and Politics—Part 2: Unintended Consequences"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less" • 522

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Master, the Tempest Is Raging!" • Horatio Palmer

 

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