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, February 10, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

“JESUS, WHAT A FRIEND”: A HYMN CYCLE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341
“What a Fellowship, What a Joy Divine” • 469
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • words 499, mel. 12

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • refrain only 290
John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 12:2 NIV
Daniel Milard, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Harold Darke

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Soon Ah Will Be Done” • William Dawson

OFFERTORY

“I Want to Walk as a Child of the Light” • Wayne Wold

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Agnus Dei / How Great Is Our God”
“How Great Thou Art”
“Lord I Lift Your Name / Great Are You Lord”

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 12:2 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O Love” • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“God Has Great Plans for Your Past, Part 3: You Can Stop Running, Now”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Life Out Thy Life Within Me” • 316, vs. 1, 3, & 4

CLOSING MUSIC

“Allegro Moderato” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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.

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.