Out of His deep love for humanity, God changes our lives and asks us to move His love into our community and world. We are uniquely positioned at Andrews University to share the story of God’s love from the residence halls to the farthest parts of the earth. We accomplish our mission by engaging people across generations to be disciples of Jesus through the process of Connect. Grow. Serve. Go.
Pioneer Media supports the local ministry needs related to classroom and teaching technology. It also creates content for and manages Pioneer's online presence and produces our broadcast television program.
We have volunteer teams that help you to serve the church and the neighborhood in a variety of ways. The best place to serve is where you’re using your God-given gifts, talents, and passions the most.
Your financial gift helps support ministry here at Pioneer. From local to global ministry, keeping our facility safe and clean, to outreach and family growth activities, it all provides a space to worship, learn, and grow together. We invite you to Give Purposefully, Give Faithfully, and Give Joyfully.
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.
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Davia Johnson, Andrews University Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Finnish melody / Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” (TOKYO) • Isao Koizumi / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalms 121:1-4 NIV
Rachel Wilson, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Take Time to Be Holy” • 500, st. 1, 3
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: The Holy Huddle”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367
BENEDICTION
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Choral Song” • Samuel Sebastian Wesley
OPENING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Finnish melody / Kenneth Logan
OFFERTORY
“Here, O Lord, Your Servants Gather” (TOKYO) • Isao Koizumi / Philip Jones
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalms 121:1-4 NIV
Rachel Wilson, Pioneer Member
HYMN OF PREPARATION
“Take Time to Be Holy” • 500, st. 1, 3
MESSAGE
“The Shot of a Lifetime: The Holy Huddle”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367
BLESSING
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Choral Song” • Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Offering for April 5, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Researchers estimate that there are 10 quadrillion ants on earth. Ants live in colonies and are very industrious with various tasks. Everything they do is for the sake of the “queen” ant. It’s been noted that an ant is helpless without its colony, but when ants work as a team, they are practically unstoppable.
The verse in Psalm 8 humbles me, “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4, NKJV)
Why is God the Creator so mindful of us human beings? Of all His creatures, God has uniquely lavished His love on us by sacrificing His Son to redeem us. On top of that, He invites us to join Him in the grand purpose of saving humankind.
If we insist on doing our own thing, we are no better than the anonymous ant, just struggling ineffectively to store enough food for the next winter. But when we make God’s interests our interest, His plans as our plans, and return our tithes and offerings, we honor Him and acknowledge Him as our Redeemer, and, like the many ants working together, we take our place in the eternal plan of salvation.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
MORE than MORE+ Discipleship Experience
Pioneer Commons
What we experienced at the MORE+ Conference was a wonderful start. Reformation/Discipleship is the indispensable follow up to any such revival experience.
Come and fan the flames of revival.
On Wednesday, April 16 we begin a 7-Session Discipleship Journey using an interactive curriculum created with Pastor Don MacLafferty, participants will experience seven principles of discipleship in fresh ways.
We invite you to join us at Pioneer for an in-person evangelism training event from Friday, April 4, to Saturday, April 5. This is open to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in the North American Division. We encourage every member—pastors, teachers, young adults, and students—to participate. The event will feature keynote speaker Mark Finley. Additionally, there will be breakout sessions available in both English and Spanish. The King's Heralds will provide music during the Friday evening service, both Sabbath worship services, Sabbath afternoon, and the evening concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and inspired for impactful evangelistic ministry as you prepare for Pentecost 2025!
Our Pioneer Youth Missions team has just returned from Beirut, Lebanon. Come to the mission vespers at 6:00 PM on Sabbath, April 5, to hear the testimonies, see the pictures and be inspired by what God is doing in the Middle East.
Easter Devotionals
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.
Help Us Connect by Sharing Your Sabbath School Details
We are creating a master list of all Pioneer Sabbath schools. If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the sanctuary, please email your name, class location and meeting time to Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com.
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.
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
