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, October 21, 2023

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams

CHORAL INTROIT

“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

“DIVINE LOVE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” • 191
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • words 513, mel. 316
“Jesus Loves Me” • 190 st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350, st. 1
Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders

OFFERTORY

“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)
Johnny Suarez, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo

MESSAGE

“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [“My Saviour’s Love to Me”] • Ralph Vaughan Williams

CHORAL INTROIT

“Praise Hymn” • Larry Shackley

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart” • “I Speak Jesus”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Paul Smith & L. Monique Pittman, Pioneer Members

BAPTISM

Emmett Elijah Martin with Ben Martin, and Luke Anthony Palmer with Rodney Palmer

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Greatest Gift” • Lynn Bailey and Becki Mayo

PASTOR APPRECIATION MONTH

Bryan and Becky von Dorpowski, Head Elders

OFFERTORY

“Prelude and Birdsong Fugue: ‘Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Alina Baltazar, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Raise A Hallelujah” • “Amazed” • “To God Be The Glory”

SCRIPTURE READING

Proverbs 5:15-18 (NIV)

MESSAGE

“How To Stay Married Forever & Like It: After You Say ‘I Do’”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“How Fair and How Pleasant Art Thou” • Marcel Dupré

 

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries