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

OPENING MUSIC

"The Gift of Love" • Janet Linker

WELCOME & PRAYER

Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

"GIFTS OF GOD, SERVICE TO OTHERS"—A HYMN CYCLE

"Joyful, Joyful" • 12, st. 1, 2"God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" • words 636, st. 1, mel. 12
"Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing" • words 414, mel. 191
"Come, All Christians, Be Committed" • words 634, st. 1, mel. 191

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" • 191, st. 1
Antonio Gomes Jr., Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Soon Ah Will Be Done" • William L. Dawson

OFFERTORY

"Put on Gladness, My Soul" • Johannes Brahms

CHILDREN'S STORY

Emily Rodgers, Andrews University Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 2:42-47 NIV
Thiago Fiuza, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"God Is Our Refuge" • Allen Pote

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks—Part 5: A Taste of Heaven"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"When We All Get to Heaven" • 633, st. 1, 3, 4

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" • John Goss

 

OPENING MUSIC

"The Gift of Love" • Janet Linker

WELCOME & PRAYER

Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor

"GIFTS OF GOD, SERVICE TO OTHERS"—A HYMN CYCLE

"Joyful, Joyful" • 12, st. 1, 2"God, Whose Giving Knows No Ending" • words 636, st. 1, mel. 12
"Fruitful Trees, the Spirit's Sowing" • words 414, mel. 191
"Come, All Christians, Be Committed" • words 634, st. 1, mel. 191

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Love Divine, All Loves Excelling" • 191, st. 1
Antonio Gomes Jr., Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Soon Ah Will Be Done" • William L. Dawson

OFFERTORY

"Put on Gladness, My Soul" • Johannes Brahms

CHILDREN'S STORY

Emily Rodgers, Andrews University Student

PRAISE

"Friend of God" • " Worthy" • " Make Me a Servant"

SCRIPTURE READING

Acts 2:42-47 NIV
Sarah Ayaz, Andrews Academy Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"God Is Our Refuge" • Allen Pote

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks—Part 5: A Taste of Heaven"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"When We All Get to Heaven" • 633, st. 1, 4

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" • John Goss

 

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.

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