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, January 11, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH—A HYMN CYCLE

"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348
"O Word of God Incarnate" words 274, st. 4; mel. 348

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Live Out Thy Life Within Me" • 316, st. 1
José Bourget, Andrews University Chaplain

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Jesus, Guide Our Way to Eternal Day" • Adam Dreese / Kenneth Logan

OFFERTORY

"Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult" • William Jude

CHILDREN'S STORY

John Reeve, Associate Professor of Church History

SCRIPTURE READING

Revelation 7:9 & 10 NIV
Michael Zhang, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Holy, Holy, Holy" • 73, st. 2, 4

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks: Part 1— How the Gates of Hell Shall Fall"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Soldiers of Christ, Arise" • 616

CLOSING MUSIC

"The Church Has One Foundation" • Samuel S. Wesley

 

OPENING MUSIC

"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • J. S. Bach

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CHRIST AND HIS CHURCH—A HYMN CYCLE

"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348
"O Word of God Incarnate" words 274, st. 4; mel. 348

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Live Out Thy Life Within Me" • 316, st. 1
José Bourget, Andrews University Chaplain

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Jesus, Guide Our Way to Eternal Day" • Adam Dreese / Kenneth Logan

OFFERTORY

"Jesus Calls Us; O'er the Tumult" • William Jude

CHILDREN'S STORY

John Reeve, Associate Professor of Church History

PRAISE

"Open Our Eyes" • "Lord Open Our Eyes"
"Bind Us Together" • "O God, Our Help In Ages Past"
"Father, Let Your Kingdom Come" "We Have This Hope"

SCRIPTURE READING

I Peter 2:9 & 10 NIV

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks: Part 1— How the Gates of Hell Shall Fall"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Soldiers of Christ, Arise" • 616

CLOSING MUSIC

"The Church Has One Foundation" • Samuel S. Wesley

 

Offering for July 4, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Did you know that there are two countries in the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists that celebrate their nationhood in the first week of the month of July? You guessed it right. They are Canada, on July 1, and the United States of America, on July 4. So, happy Canada Day to Canada and happy Independence Day to the United States of America!

Nationhood in the history of a country is a milestone of separation from another country’s rulership. This means that the country is free to lead and rule itself by its own government and laws.

Although these holidays are not like Easter or Christmas, for many citizens, they are a time to reflect on God’s goodness to us as a people. As members of the Judeo Christian faith, we are called to "Proclaim liberty throughout the land to all its inhabitants” (Leviticus 25:10, NIV) and to celebrate the gift of freedom from the bondage of sin. While we express gratitude to be able to live in a land of freedom, may we also look in faith to the future, and commit our lives to God and His will. May we bring our gifts in worship to the true God, who declares, “Blessed is the nation whose God is the
Lord” (Psalm 33:12, ESV). And may the coffers of our local church never be empty.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Sabbath School Lessons Overview of I & II Corinthians

Dr Erhard Gallos will present an overview of I & II Corinthians, third quarter Sabbath School lessons on July 11, 4:00-5:30 PM at the PMC Commons. All are welcome. Contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 for information.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Relatable

In this six-session video Bible study (guide sold separately), Louie Giglio explores the fundamental question of what makes us relatable to others. He shows how God can change our perspective on relationships, give us greater purpose in dating and marriage, bring us peace in the midst of conflict, and help us restore relationships that seem broken beyond repair.

Begins June 20 at 10:30 AM in the Pioneer Commons. Everyone is welcome.

  • July 11 - “The Friend Everyone Longs for”
  • July 18 - “Becoming Someone vs. Finding Someone”
  • July 25 - “Handshake of Peace”
  • August 1 - “Bonus: Why Date?”
  • August 8 - “Bonus: Marriage with a Mission”