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, October 12, 2024

OPENING MUSIC

"My Jesus, I Love Thee"
"Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb"
  Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder

CHORAL INTROIT

"Awake, My Soul, and Sing • Allen Pote

HYMN OF PRAISE

"Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb" •  246, st. 1, 2, added stanzas

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • 517, st. 1
Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

OFFERTORY

"Lift High the Cross" • Charles Callahan

CHILDREN'S STORY

Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Mercy" • Craig Courtney

MESSAGE

"An Offense Worth Repeating"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY

 

FOOTWASHING

Jean-Ires Michel, reader

HYMNS OF JESUS’ BLOOD AND GRACE

“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1, 3
“Marvelous Grace” • 109. st, 1, 2
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • 154

THE LORD’S SUPPER

 

SCRIPTURE

Bryan von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder

PRAYER

Rebecca von Dorpowski, Co-Head Elder

PASSING OF EMBLEMS

"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • Kenneth Logan

PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS

 

HYMN OF RESPONSE

"Lift High the Cross" • 362, st. 1, 4, 5

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"Lift High the Cross" • Sydney Nicholson

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout