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, August 26, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

“HYMNS OF JOY AND FAITH”: A HYMN CYCLE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“This Is My Father’s World” • 92, st. 3
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27, st. 1, 4-5

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only
Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

BAPTISM

Dorcas Constance Kilembe, Deborah Judith Kilembe, & Tuntufye Joy Kilembe with Alfred Kilembe

OFFERTORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

J-Fiah Reeves, CFE Student Chaplain

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 4:10-13, NIV
Paul Jr. Cho, AU Freshman Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love of God, How Strong and True!” • Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“Home Sweet Home”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Anywhere With Jesus” • 508

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”
“Holy Spirit Rain Down”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Dr. Steve Yeagley, Associate VP AU Office of Culture and Inclusion

BABY DEDICATION

Luka Gabriel Henri-Saturne, presented by Sebastian and Aileen Henri-Saturne with Ben Martin

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love of God, How Strong and True!” • Kenneth Logan

OFFERTORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

J-Fiah Reeves, CFE Student Chaplain

PRAISE

“Revelations 19:1”
“Days of Elijah”

SCRIPTURE READING

Philippians 4:10-13, NIV

PRAISE

“He Hideth My Soul”

MESSAGE

“Home Sweet Home”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“Anywhere With Jesus” • 508

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart

 

Jasmine and N. Jacob Memorial Service

To remember the remarkable lives of Drs. Jasmine and N. Jacob, a memorial service will be held June 21, starting at 3:30 PM at Pioneer Memorial Church. For those who cannot attend in person, you can watch online by using the following link: https://pmchurch.org/media/specialevents In lieu of flowers or cards, please donate to REACH International (www.reach.org).

Offering for June 21, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

One of the most exciting passages I have discovered is found in Malachi. It says, “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,’ says the Lord of hosts, ‘If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it’” (Malachi 3:10, NKJV).

God wants us to test and prove Him now by returning faithfully our tithes and giving our freewill offerings. We live in a world that says our hearts will be glad the more we get, the more we hoard and keep. God says, “No. I have designed your heart to be glad when you give.” Now this is the heart of God!

What God promises is that He will open wide the windows of heaven to pour out all His blessings. Wow! Can you imagine this? His blessings may be spiritual, emotional, and/or physical blessings! It will be overflowing. 

But remember, we give not to receive God’s blessings, but in response to His love for us and to receive His heart. Today, let’s try God and bring our tithes and offerings into His storehouse so we can witness how He will perform miracles in our lives. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.

Young adults

Every week, the Pioneer Church serves breakfast to young adults and professionals. If you'd like to help, consider cooking, donating baked goods, or assisting with clean-up. We welcome monetary donations and active support to help young adults navigate their future decisions. For more information or to get involved, please get in touch with Peggy Reed-Schnepp at 269-815-2101. Text messages are answered the quickest. Thank you!

Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.

  • June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
  • June 21- Growing in Love

Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.