The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!
Why We Are Here
Part 2: Justice—and Soon
Resources
Pastor
Shane AndersonShane 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, April 13, 2024
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude from Holberg Suite” • Edvard Grieg, arr. B. McBrien
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“JUDGMENT HOUR: HOPE IN CHRIST”: A HYMN CYCLE
“All Creatures of Our God and King” • 2
“Christ, the Lord, All Power Possessing” • 415
“The Lord Is Coming” • 200, st. 1 & 3
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522, st. 1 & 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“’We Would See Jesus’” • 494, st. 1
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?” • David Robinson III
CHILDREN’S STORY
William Nordgren, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 35:19-24 NIV
Zachary Gultom, AU Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” • David Holsinger
MESSAGE
“Why We Are Here, Part 2: Justice—and Soon”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Standing on the Promises” • 518
CLOSING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
OPENING MUSIC
“Prelude from Holberg Suite” • Edvard Grieg, arr. B. McBrien
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Cornerstone”
“‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”
PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“Didn’t My Lord Deliver Daniel?” • David Robinson III
CHILDREN’S STORY
William Nordgren, Pioneer Member
PRAISE
“Mighty To Save”
“He Is Exalted”
“In Christ Alone”
SCRIPTURE READING
Psalm 35:19-24 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“On a Hymnsong of Philip Bliss” • David Holsinger
MESSAGE
“Why We Are Here, Part 2: Justice—and Soon”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Standing on the Promises” • 518
CLOSING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
RMES Food Fair & Cultural Showcase
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
Pioneer Jam Session
Pioneer Jam Session will occur on the 1st Sabbath of each month at Pioneer. If you like to sing or play, just come and join in to worship. Sabbath 4:00-6:00
Announcing Honduras mission trip
Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu
Howard Center Presents: Reggie & Ladye Love Smith
Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.
Pizza and Parables
Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft
Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.