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, April 20, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Fairest Lord Jesus” • Anon. Melody
“Majestic Peace of God” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • 334

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Esfir Zavrichko, Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • Eric Nelson

PIONEER LIFE

Mari Bowerman, BELONG Ministries Leader

OFFERTORY

“Air in F” • G.F. Handel

CHILDREN’S STORY

Niki Djordjevic, Andrews University Student

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1, 2 & 4
“He Lives!” • 251, st. 1 & 3
“We Have This Hope” • 214, st. 1

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 51:9 & 10 NIV
Soulin Sisodia, Pioneer Member*
Kris Sisodia, Pioneer Member**

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Caritas” (“Charity”) • Elaine Hagenberg

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here, Part 3: Religion, Undefiled”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

BLESSING

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619

CLOSING MUSIC

“Chorale” • Flor Peeters

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.