Shane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • Paul Manz
“Hymn Variants: Proclamation” • Alfred Reed
Andrews Academy Symphonic Band; Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP, & PRAYER
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
“ALL THE JOURNEY THROUGH”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515, st. 1-2
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12, st. 1, 3
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538, st. 1-2
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27. st. 1, 4-5
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334, st. 3
Stephen Yeagley, Andrews University Associate Vice President
BABY DEDICATION*
Sarafina Marie Arika, presented by Jakinda and Sarah Arika with Prescott Khair
OFFERTORY
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • James Swearingen
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Cade Bolin, Andrews University Student
PIONEER LIFE
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
SCRIPTURE READING
Ephesians 5:25-28 (NIV)
Ana Agustina De La Cruz Mateo
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
”Rhapsody on a French Hymn” • David Gorham
MESSAGE
”How To Stay Married Forever and Like It: Till Death Do We Part”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“All the Way” • 516
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
”Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on Sept 4th.
Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “women” to 269-281-2345 to register.
Our physical health impacts spiritual health: both are vitally important, and maintaining a healthy weight promotes both. That is why we are offering our 10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program starting September 16, this time Monday evenings in the PMC commons. Do not let diabetes and high blood pressure sneak up on you! Sign up and invite a friend. Text Health to 269-281-2345 right away!
"The Forever Friends Adventurer Club is back for a new year, and we’re inviting all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join us on September 8, 2024, at the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center! This year we will have lots of adventures with games, crafts, nature hikes, songs, and more – all while growing closer to Jesus. In person registration begins at 9 AM with our first meeting starting at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a year of friendship, learning, and excitement! For more details, contact Jonathan.burt@pmchurch.org. We hope to see you there! To register text “Adventurers” to 269-281-234 or scan the QR code"
All Adventist Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the first meeting of the new ASM (September to August) year. Bring a dish and join in the potluck on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall. Membership fees for the new year remain the same at $20 per person. Our speaker for the day will be the President of Andrews University, Dr. John Wesley Taylor V. His topic is: Early Adventist Education: 1844-1874. In keeping with this year's celebration of 150 years of Andrews University, come and learn how it all began! We hope to see all members and many guests....so come!
Cheryl Doss, President ASM: for further info, pleae call Cheryl at 269-277-0767.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
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Revelation 13 – How to Pray for America NOW – Led by Pastor Dwight Nelson. Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on September 4. Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
September 15 • 9:00 AM
Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “WOMEN” to 269.281.2345 to register.
