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, September 27, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Fantasie" • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Wesley Taylor V, President, Andrews University
(MA ’84, PhD ’86)

HYMNS OF PRAISE

"Praise Him! Praise Him!" • 249
"In a Little While We're Going Home" • 626

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Sanctus" • George Oldroyd
John Wesley Taylor V

PRAYER RESPONSE

Amen, from "Sanctus" • George Oldroyd

OFFERTORY

"With Wings as Eagles (Is. 40:31)" • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Brooklyn Anderson, Andrews University Student
"I Got Shoes" • arr. Alice Parker

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 23:4 NIV
Jeffrey Woods, Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"In Thee is Gladness" • Daniel Kallman

MESSAGE

"What Courage Looks Like"
Shane Anderson, (MDiv '99, DMin '17) Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Because He Lives" • 526

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Heroic Postlude" • Alec Rowley

OPENING MUSIC

"Fantasie" • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Wesley Taylor V, President, Andrews University
(MA ’84, PhD ’86)

HYMN OF PRAISE

"Praise Him! Praise Him!" • 249

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Sanctus" • George Oldroyd
John Wesley Taylor V

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"In Thee is Gladness" • Daniel Kallman

OFFERTORY

"With Wings as Eagles (Is. 40:31)" • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Brooklyn Anderson, Andrews University Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 23:4 NIV
Jeffrey Woods, Andrews University Student

PRAISE

"Oh Magnify the Lord" 
"Bless the Lord"
"Revelation 19:1"
"I Got Shoes" • arr. Alice Parker

MESSAGE

"What Courage Looks Like"
Shane Anderson, (MDiv '99, DMin '17) Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Because He Lives" • 526

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Heroic Postlude" • Alec Rowley

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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