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, 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

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout