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, March 22, 2025

OPENING MUSIC

"Kyrie, Eleison" ("Lord, Have Mercy") • traditional melody

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

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

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" • 154, st. 1
John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Blessed Are Those" • Benjamin Harlan

OFFERTORY

"Just As I Am" • William Bradbury / Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN'S STORY

John Glass, Associate Pastor

MESSAGE

"A Loaf, a Cup, and a Guarantee"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

ORDINANCE OF HUMILITY

 

FOOTWASHING

Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Elder

PART 2: HYMNS OF THE CROSS—A HYMN CYCLE

"Power in the Blood" • 294, st. 1, 2
"Marvelous Grace" • 109, all st.
"My Faith Looks Up to Thee" • 517, st. 1, 2
"My Jesus, I Love Thee" • 321 st. 1

THE LORD’S SUPPER

 

SCRIPTURE

Revelation 21:1-5 NIV
Erhard Gallos, Pioneer Elder

PRAYER

Philip Giddings, Pioneer Elder

PASSING OF EMBLEMS

"The Old Rugged Cross" • George Bennard

PARTAKING OF ELEMENTS

 

HYMN OF RESPONSE

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

BENEDICTION

Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

"O Lamb of God, Unspotted" • Johann Sebastian Bach

 

Offering for May 23, 2026

Michigan Advance Partners

In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.

Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.

As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events

Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.

Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church

You are invited to a Hymnsing on 23 May, 4:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-Day Adventist Hymnal. For further information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails