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, September 07, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

"AWAKE! STRETCH! RUN! PRESS!"—A HYMN CYCLE

"My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2 & 4, mel. 82
"I'm Pressing on the Upward Way" • 625, st. 1 & 4

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV
Karen Korave, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Processional" • Martin Shaw

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Sanctus" ("Holy, Holy, Holy") • George Oldroyd

HYMNS OF PRAISE

“My Maker and My King" • 15, st. 1, 2 & 4
"Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve" • words 611, st. 1 & 4, mel. 229

CHORAL CALL TO PRAYER

"Ubi Caritas" ("Where Charity and Love, God Is There") • Maurice Duruflé

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Give Me Jesus" • Trevor Manor

OFFERTORY

"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

CHILDREN'S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Called As Partners in Christ's Service" • “Lord, Open Up Our Eyes" • “Still"

SCRIPTURE READING

II Timothy 4:5-8 NIV • Susan Zork

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 1: The Christian Athlete's Challenge"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Redeemed!" • 337, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"God of Grace and God of Glory" • Paul Manz

 

Sunday Music Series with Carla Trynchuk & Elena Braslavsky

 Violinist Carla Trynchuk and pianist Elena Braslavsky will be performing a recital including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and the Jewish Ukrainian composer Meitus.  Trynchuk, faculty at Andrews University, has performed internationally as soloist and recitalist in more than 15 countries.  Braslavsky, formerly a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the Mannes School of Music, currently serves on the piano faculty of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg.  Trynchuk and Braslavsky were classmates together at The Juilliard School. This will be a FREE recital on February 22, at 4:00 PM.

An Acoustic Evening with Sidewalk Prophets

We’re excited to be hosting An Acoustic Evening With Sidewalk Prophets this spring.  In partnership with Great Big Family Productions, we’re hosting a night built around connection, stories, and songs. Because this is a small acoustic experience, seating is limited and will move quickly. If you or someone you know is planning to attend, we encourage you to get seats while they’re still available. The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host Sidewalk Prophets at our venue, however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the link to purchase your ticket.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.  

  • January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
  • February 7- A new way of thinking
  • February 14- Go to higher ground
  • February 21-Get real about yourself
  • February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
  • March 7- Gently engage others
  • March 14- Get together
  • March 21- Overcome evil will good

Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30. 

Love on the Move

 God's Hands 4 Kids, a PMC Grow Group outreach to our community serving foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families partnering with Berrien County Department Of Health and Human Services. As a gift to the families served by them and as a gift to the community of ministry leaders and professionals, we will be providing Hope for the Journey, a video conference on Trust Based Relational Intervention - trauma,  on Sunday afternoons in February here at PMC. It is produced by Show Hope. For more information and to register go to our website GH4K.org

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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