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

"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley

"TRANSCENDENT, IMMANENT GOD"—A HYMN CYCLE

"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3"
I Need the Prayers of Those I Love" wds. 505, mel. 227

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, refrain only
Ezra Santos, RMES Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest

OFFERTORY

"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II

CHILDREN'S STORY

Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member

PIONEER LIFE

RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal

SCRIPTURE READING

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
Cedric Chintembo, Pioneer Member

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Joyous" • Garry Cornell

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

"Let's Have Church"

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ezra Santos, RMES Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley

OFFERTORY

"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II

CHILDREN'S STORY

Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest

PIONEER LIFE

RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal

PRAISE

"This Is the Day" • "He Has Made Me Glad"
"What a Mighty God We Serve" • "Our God"

SCRIPTURE READING

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Joyous" • Garry Cornell

 

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