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, March 15, 2025

More In This Series

03/29/2025
03/08/2025
03/01/2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • Helen Lemmel

WELCOME & PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise Hymn" • Robert Leaf / Larry Shackley

"MORE"—A HYMN CYCLE

"There's Sunshine in My Soul Today" • 470, st. 1, 3, 4
"Wonderful Words of Life" • 286, st. 1, 3
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538, st. 1
"Like the Woman at the Well" • 493, st. 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Blessed Are Those" • Benjamin Harlan

OFFERTORY

"Holy, Holy, Holy" • from Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn

CHILDREN'S STORY

Evan Keyes, Andrews University Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Colossians 2:6 & 7 NIV
Carolyn Hurst, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"More About Jesus" • 245, st. 2, 3

MESSAGE

"More of MORE+"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"O, How I Love Jesus" • 248, st. 1 & 2

CLOSING MUSIC

"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • Helen Lemmel

WELCOME & PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise Hymn" • Robert Leaf / Larry Shackley

"MORE"—A HYMN C YCLE

"There's Sunshine in My Soul Today" • 470, st. 1, 3, 4
"Wonderful Words of Life" • 286, st. 1, 3
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah" • 538, st. 1
"Like the Woman at the Well" • 493, st. 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • 524, st. 1
Johnathan Schnepp, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Blessed Are Those" • Benjamin Harlan

OFFERTORY

"Holy, Holy, Holy" • from Elijah, Felix Mendelssohn

CHILDREN'S STORY

Evan Keyes, Andrews University Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Colossians 2:6 & 7 NIV
Kayleigh Offenback, Choir Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"More About Jesus" • 245, st. 2, 3

MESSAGE

"More of MORE+"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"O, How I Love Jesus" • 248, st. 1 & 2

CLOSING MUSIC

"Andante" • Felix Mendelssohn

 

Offering for April 18, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

The Bible makes this interesting analogy: “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” (Proverbs 27:17, NIV). Today, we are sitting in church because someone sharpened you and shared the gospel story. This is so true in the life of Riley. Anthony (the writer of this appeal) had driven for approximately an hour on a cold fall day to fulfill a stewardship weekend appointment he had with a small congregation. The service went well.

He preached on the topic, “It’s a matter of the heart.” After the hymn of consecration and the benediction, during the transition time before potluck, he chose to mingle and talk to people. He chose to start with brother Riley, who was sitting at the media booth. After introducing himself, he asked Riley if he was the one responsible for streaming. Anthony had brought with him a recorded instructional video on how to complete the newly designed tithe and offering envelope.

They didn’t get very far into that part of the conversation before Riley began to share with him how he started to attend the church. He identified three people who showed unwavering love and acceptance to him. He eventually got baptized.

Riley’s testimony reminds us of the words of Jeremiah 31:3, “I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore, I have drawn you with loving kindness” (KJV). Let’s remember the job we have as a local church to sharpen each other. As we give to help our local church programs, may we experience and show God’s unrelenting love.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.