Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or click the link below to submit the attached form on or before December 15. https://pmchurch.org/ministries/growgroups/register
The Shot of a Lifetime
Joy in the Making
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane 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
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OPENING MUSIC
“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Joy By and By” • 430
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss
OFFERTORY
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
Beryl Johnson-Bergmann, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee” • 241, st. 1, 3, & 5
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Watchman, Blow the Gospel Trumpet” • 368, st. 1, 2, & 4
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis
OPENING MUSIC
“How Fair and how Pleasant art Thou” • Marcel Dupré
“I Come with Joy” • David Cherwien
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!”
“Sweet, Sweet Spirit”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Be Thou My Vision” / “It Is Well With My Soul” • trad. Irish & Philip Bliss
OFFERTORY
“I Heard the Voice of Jesus Say” • Charles Callahan
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Jess Swackhamer, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 28:18-20 NIV
PRAISE
“Joy”
“Everybody Ought To Know”
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: Joy in the Making”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“Make Us One”
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” • Albert Travis
Woodrow Whidden died peacefully at home beside his loving wife, Peggy, on Tuesday, November 11. He lived a full life devoted to his family, the ministry, teaching and academic writing. Pioneer has been his home church since 1990 when he began teaching at Andrews. Your love, generosity and comforting presence in the days since Woody's passing have meant so much to our family. Everyone is invited to a public memorial service here at Pioneer on Friday, December 5, at 1 PM. Love and Thanks from The Whidden Family
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.


Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
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.
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.


