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 27, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“A Benediction” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN CYCLE

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • 506
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1, 2
“Open My Eyes, That I May See” • 326, st. 1, 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“’We Would See Jesus’” • 494, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“We Have This Hope” • Wayne Hooper / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

John Glass, Associate Pastor

SCRIPTURE READING

Revelation 12:10-12 (NIV)
Nathan Wu, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Shalom” (“Peace”) • D. Forrest

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here—Part 4: Bullseye”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“We Have This Hope” • 214

CLOSING MUSIC

“Bless the Lord” • Charles Wood

 

OPENING MUSIC

“A Benediction” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Blessed Assurance” • 462
“Trust and Obey” • 590, st.1

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness”

OFFERTORY

“We Have This Hope” • Wayne Hooper / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“How Great Is Our God” • “How Great Thou Art”
“Good, Good Father”

SCRIPTURE READING

Revelation 12:10-12 (NIV)
Cheppy Bett, Deliverance Mass Choir Member

MESSAGE

“Why We Are Here—Part 4: Bullseye”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“We Have This Hope” • 214

CLOSING MUSIC

“Bless the Lord” • Charles Wood

 

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.

Offering for January 10, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.

In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.

The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God. 

Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries