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 14, 2024

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

"RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE"—A HYMN CYCLE

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • 2
"We Praise Thee" • words 642, st. 2-3, mel. 250
"Run the Straight Race" • words 613, st. 2-4, mel. 694
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • 694

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 1
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp

OFFERTORY

"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Katie Dolphy, AU Student

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 12:5 NIV
Brad Christensen, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Not I, but Christ" • 570, st. 4

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan

 

OPENING MUSIC

"All Creatures of Our God and King" • Charles Callahan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Creatures Of Our God and King" • 2

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"All the Way" / "Blessed Assurance" • Lowry & Knapp

OFFERTORY

"I Need Thee Every Hour" • Robert Lowry / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Katie Davis, AU Student

PRAISE

“Turn Your Eyes" • " Praise God / Run the Straight Race"
" All My Boast Is in Jesus" • "Jesus at the Center"

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 12:5 NIV

MESSAGE

"Sports Nation, Part 2: Win One for the Giver"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated" • 330, st. 1, 2, & 5

CLOSING MUSIC

"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow" • Kenneth Logan

 

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be any fellowship dinner this Sabbath.

Honduras Mission Team January 2026

The Pioneer Youth Missions team is getting ready for the January 2-12 project in Honduras. The team will be conducting a camp directed by Scott Schalk for about 100 children from the Hogar de Niños and the surrounding community. Additionally there will be many worships, activities and projects at the children's home. Your financial support and prayers are requested. For more information, contact Glenn Russell (glenn@andrews.edu)

Belong: Soup for Students

 Soup for Students is just around the corner! Sunday, December 7, at 6 PM in the PMC Commons. We’d love to know what you’re planning to bring—soup, bread, your smile, or all of the above! Simply text “NOURISH” to 269-281-2345 to sign up

Belong: Angel Tree

This holiday season, help make Christmas special for a student/student family by selecting a card from one of the Christmas trees at church. Each card includes a family’s list of needs and wishes—simply choose a card, shop, and deliver your items by December 14th. No need to wrap—we’ll handle that for you! Let’s spread joy together with Belong Ministries this Christmas!

Spring Semester GROW Groups

Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or click the link below to submit the attached form on or before December 15. https://pmchurch.org/ministries/growgroups/register

Dr. Woodrow Whidden, 10/15/1944 - 11/11/2025

Woodrow Whidden died peacefully at home beside his loving wife, Peggy, on Tuesday, November 11.  He lived a full life devoted to his family, the ministry, teaching and academic writing. Pioneer has been his home church since 1990 when he began teaching at Andrews. Your love, generosity and comforting presence in the days since Woody's passing have meant so much to our family. Everyone is invited to a public memorial service here at PMC on Friday, December 5, at 1 PM. Love and Thanks from The Whidden Family 

Offering for November 22, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

I remember the moment when my wife and I said, “I do” on our wedding day. We made a covenant promise and pledge before God that we would love and be faithful and true to each other. We expressed this covenant of love with words, actions, and gifts to each other! The day we all accepted the Lord, we too made a covenant of love with Him. We honor Him when we take time to worship Him and share His love with others by acts of kindness. But another way we develop our relationship with God and honor and glorify Him is when we return our gifts of time, talents, and our tithes and offerings to Him. "The Lord made a special covenant with men, that if they would regularly set apart the portion designated for the advancement of Christ’s kingdom, the Lord would bless them abundantly, so there would not be room to receive His gifts" (Counsels on Stewardship, p.77).

God has given us this opportunity to enter into a partnership with the Ruler of the universe who is not only interested in the orderly operation of the great galaxies of heaven but also interested in every detail of our lives. Have you set aside your gifts for Him today? Let’s support the ministries around our conference that help people learn more about our God of love.

—Melvin Santos, Kansas/Nebraska Conference in partnership with the North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Happy Health Cooking Demonstration

The Happy, Healthy Holiday 2025 Cooking demonstration will be on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth Chapel, with samples for everyone downstairs. They are featuring vegan foods suitable for festive events. This event is being co-hosted by Pioneer Health and Wellness, Healthy Together Friends, and RMES Home and School. To register text "FOOD" to 269-281-2345. Questions: please contact Evelyn Kissinger at evelynkissinger@gmail.com.

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

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