Pioneer Offices Closed  —  

for the July 4th holiday. Starting Thursday, July 2 at 12:00 P.M. through Friday. We will reopen on Monday, July 6.

 
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An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir

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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, December 16, 2023
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OPENING MUSIC

“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

“OF ANGELS TO SHEPHERDS”: A CAROL CYCLE

“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-2
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 2-3
“It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” • 130, st. 1-2
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1-2, 5

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

BABY DEDICATION

Abigail Regina Banda, presented by Jaston and Stella Banda with Ben Martin

OFFERTORY

“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Floyd & Latoya Green, Pioneer Members

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 2:8-14 NIV
Luciana Malia Press, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1, 3-4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway

 

OPENING MUSIC

“While by My Sheep I Watched at Night” • trad. carol

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Joy To The World (Joyful, Joyful)”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

BAPTISM

Luciano Kida & Lucrecia Kida with Shane Anderson

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The Work of Christmas” • Dan Forrest

OFFERTORY

“What Heavenly Music!” • Early Advent Melody / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Janine Lim, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Luke 2:8-14 NIV

PRAISE

“Emmanuel” • “O Come All Ye Faithful” • “Worthy of It All”

MESSAGE

“An Earthly Audition for Heaven’s Own Choir”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Silent Night”/“Adore”

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” (“Glory to God in the Highest”) • Allan Greenway

 

Offering for July 4, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!

Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.

Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • June 27 - “The Man/Woman in the Mirror”
  • July 4 - “A God to Call Father”
  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”