Pastor

Shane Anderson

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.

Offering

Saturday, April 20, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Fairest Lord Jesus” • Anon. Melody
“Majestic Peace of God” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Esfir Zavrichko, Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Eric Nelson

PIONEER LIFE

Mari Bowerman, BELONG Ministries Leader

OFFERTORY

“Air in F” • G.F. Handel

CHILDREN’S STORY

Niki Djordjevic, Andrews University Student

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1, 2 & 4
“He Lives!” • 251, st. 1 & 3
“We Have This Hope” • 214, st. 1

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 51:9 & 10 NIV
Soulin Sisodia, Pioneer Member*
Kris Sisodia, Pioneer Member**

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Caritas” (“Charity”) • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here, Part 3: Religion, Undefiled”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619

CLOSING MUSIC

“Chorale” • Flor Peeters

 

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Offering for March 8, 2025

Adventist World Radio

In 1 Corinthians 9:22 Paul says, “I have become all things to all people so that by all possible means I might save some” (NIV). As one of those possible means to save some, the Adventist church in North America is using television. There are millions of people who watch Adventist media programs every year.

If the Apostle Paul would have been alive in the 21st century, he would be sharing a Christ-centered message of hope and wholeness through technology and media. Jesus told the Apostle Peter, “Feed my sheep.” Peter would also be using the internet and social media to feed His lambs.

We are living in a time when people are watching more TV than reading books or pamphlets. The average person watches TV for around 2 hours and 51 minutes while reading for no more than 16 minutes and 48 seconds during the average day. Ellen White said this in 1914, “the circulation of the printed page has come to be a mighty factor in the dissemination of the truths of the third angel's message.” (Review & Herald. November 5, 1914). If she was alive today, Mrs. White would point to TV as the mighty factor in preaching the three angels’ message.

Your offering today will help Adventist Television Ministries continue to reach millions of people around the world and help spread the gospel to those who are searching and those who are lost. Help us fulfill the great commission.  

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

March 9 Meeting of Adventist Seniors of Michiana

Are you looking forward to Spring? Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the ASM meeting at the Village Church Fellowship Hall March 9 at 1:00 PM Daylight Savings Time. Don’t forget the time change that day! After the potluck, Dr Lois Burn will present “Joy thru Gardening”. Come for a master class in staying healthy and happy as gardening task resume this spring. Call Cheryl Doss at 269-277-0767 with any questions.

RMES Kindergarten Parent Night and Kindergarten Visitor's Day

Parents with students who will be five years old by Sept. 1, 2025, are invited to come meet our Kindergarten teacher, tour the classroom and school, enjoy refreshments, meet other Kindergarten parents, etc. Please call us at 269-471-3225 to let us know you are coming!  March 10 6:00 PM. Kindergarten Visitor's Day is the next morning, March 11!

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox

Care for Cuba

A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!