Shane Anderson is the lead pastor of Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. His passions for ministry include; How to know Christ personally, Bible prophecy, and Christian apologetics. He has written a book entitled, "How To Kill Adventist Education (And How To Give It A Fighting Chance!)", and has spoken frequently on that topic throughout North, Central, and South America as well as the Caribbean since 2009. He is a columnist for the Adventist Review. He and his wife Darlene have two daughters and have lived in Michigan since 2023.
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229, st. 1, 2, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • chorus of 290
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
"Kum Ba Yah" ("Come by Here") • Philip Jones
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Cassidy Miranda Chávez, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Philippians 4:10-13 NIV
Wol Wol, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!" • Finnish trad. / Dale Wood
MESSAGE
“Giants in the Land”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
FAITH-FOUNDED, MISSION-FORWARD: A HYMN CYCLE
“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100, st. 1
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1, 2
“Take My Life, and Let it Be” • 330, st. 1-3, 5
“I Love to Tell the Story • 457, st. 1, 3
SONG OF RESPONSE
“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte
CLOSING MUSIC
“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & PRAYER
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name” • 229, st. 1, 2, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • chorus of 290
Hans Miranda Chávez, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
"Kum Ba Yah" ("Come by Here") • Philip Jones
CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER
Cassidy Miranda Chávez, Pioneer Member
SCRIPTURE READING
Philippians 4:10-13 NIV
Wol Wol, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” • Florence Price
MESSAGE
“Giants in the Land”
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor
PRAISE
“Holy Forever”
“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“Shine, Jesus, Shine”
SONG OF RESPONSE
“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte
CLOSING MUSIC
“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” • Felix Mendelssohn
Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on Sept 4th.
Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “women” to 269-281-2345 to register.
Our physical health impacts spiritual health: both are vitally important, and maintaining a healthy weight promotes both. That is why we are offering our 10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program starting September 16, this time Monday evenings in the PMC commons. Do not let diabetes and high blood pressure sneak up on you! Sign up and invite a friend. Text Health to 269-281-2345 right away!
"The Forever Friends Adventurer Club is back for a new year, and we’re inviting all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join us on September 8, 2024, at the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center! This year we will have lots of adventures with games, crafts, nature hikes, songs, and more – all while growing closer to Jesus. In person registration begins at 9 AM with our first meeting starting at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a year of friendship, learning, and excitement! For more details, contact Jonathan.burt@pmchurch.org. We hope to see you there! To register text “Adventurers” to 269-281-234 or scan the QR code"
All Adventist Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the first meeting of the new ASM (September to August) year. Bring a dish and join in the potluck on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall. Membership fees for the new year remain the same at $20 per person. Our speaker for the day will be the President of Andrews University, Dr. John Wesley Taylor V. His topic is: Early Adventist Education: 1844-1874. In keeping with this year's celebration of 150 years of Andrews University, come and learn how it all began! We hope to see all members and many guests....so come!
Cheryl Doss, President ASM: for further info, pleae call Cheryl at 269-277-0767.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
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Revelation 13 – How to Pray for America NOW – Led by Pastor Dwight Nelson. Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on September 4. Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
September 15 • 9:00 AM
Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “WOMEN” to 269.281.2345 to register.