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

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

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.

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