Pioneer Offices Closed  —  

for New Years December 31 to January 2.

 

Pastor

Shane Anderson

Shane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University.  His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics.  He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009.  He is a columnist for the Adventist Review.  He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.

Offering

Saturday, January 13, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

“On Forgiveness” (Melody: DETROIT, no. 299) • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

“WASHED BY THE BLOOD”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Holy, Holy, Holy” • 73, st. 3
“Whiter Than Snow” • 318, st. 1, 3
“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • 475
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Jesus Paid It All” • 184, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • African-American Spiritual / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CARE FOR CUBA

Luis Fernando Ortiz, Director MDiv Program

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 103:8-12 NIV
Michael Zhang, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Go Down, Moses” • Spiritual / Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past—Part 1: The Divine Eraser”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” • 462

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Carl Piutti

 

OPENING MUSIC

“On Forgiveness” (Melody: DETROIT, no. 299) • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Come, Christians, Join to Sing” • 10
“God Will Take Care of You” • 99, st. 1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CARE FOR CUBA

Luis Fernando Ortiz, Director MDiv Program

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Go Down, Moses” • Spiritual / Kenneth Logan

OFFERTORY

“There Is a Balm in Gilead” • African-American Spiritual / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Lead Me To The Cross”
“I Surrender” • “I Surrender All”

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 103:8-12 NIV

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past—Part 1: The Divine Eraser”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!” • 462

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Carl Piutti

 

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Backpacks for Berrien Food Collection

Backpacks for Berrien will be collecting single-serve, non-parishable food items for Berrien Springs school children in need throughout the month of December. Please see the collection bins and needs lists in The Commons and inside the entrance to the office. Thank you for your help!

Pioneer 2024 Contribution Statements

Contribution Statements for 2024 will be emailed to you toward the end of January 2025. Please ensure that your email address is current. Should you have any questions regarding your email, please contact the church office. If you require a paper copy of your statement, please notify claudia.sowler@pmchurch.org.

AdventistGiving Online (AGO) Contributions

 Your faithfulness is very much appreciated. To ensure that your donations are properly credited to your account, when contributing through Adventist Giving, please log in under your name, instead of contributing as a "Guest."

Spanish Sabbath School Class

 Sabbath School is the perfect setting to rediscover the power of Bible study and prayer. In one of the most diverse campuses in the nation, we aspire to allow all our church members, students, and guests to study and learn in their language. To further this, we are establishing the Spanish Sabbath School Class so all our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters can join us in learning together in our weekly Sabbath School. With that, please grab your Spanish sabbath school lesson and join us starting Sabbath, January 4, 2025.

150th Anniversary Commemorative Blanket Available

Looking for a luxurious and thoughtful Christmas gift? These limited-edition, 100% wool blankets are crafted from the wool of the sheep raised at the AU Agriculture Education Center to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Andrews University. Made at
Mountain Meadow Wool Mill with natural, undyed wool, these high-quality blankets are perfect for family, friends, or anyone who values something special and meaningful. With only 45 still available, they’re truly one-of-a-kind! To learn more, go to the Made at Andrews store (www.madeatandrews.com) and search for "Logo blanket."

Something in Common Sabbath School

Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis

  • December 28 - Sexual Intimacy and Marriage Oneness
  • January 4 - Roles, Responsibilities and Marriage Oneness
  • January 11 - Family, Friends and Marriage Oneness

Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in Pioneer Room 141.

Care for Cuba

A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!