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

OPENING MUSIC

"Maestoso" • Kenneth Logan
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

"THE GLORIOUS ANSWER"—A HYMN CYCLE

"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee" • 12
"Soldiers of Christ, Arise!" • 616, st. 1, 3
"Live Out Thy Life Within Me" • 316

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Father, Lead Me Day by Day" • 482, st. 1
Esther Knott, Pioneer Elder

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Radiant Joy" • Brian Balmages

OFFERTORY

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" • J. S. Bach / Percy Hall

CHILDREN'S STORY

Arianna Helbley, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 9:35-38 NIV
Ashley Press, Pioneer Member

HYMN OF PREPARATION

"Break Thou the Bread of Life" • 271, st. 1

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks—Part 3: Ministers Rule"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!" • 462, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Arise, My Soul, Arise!" • traditional Finnish / Dale Wood

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Maestoso" • Kenneth Logan
"To God Be the Glory" • Paul Thompson

WELCOME & PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

"The Church Has One Foundation" • 348

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Live Out Thy Life Within Me" • 316, st. 1
Esther Knott, Pioneer Elder

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Radiant Joy" • Brian Balmages

OFFERTORY

"Jesu, Joy of Man's Desiring" • J. S. Bach / Percy Hall

CHILDREN'S STORY

Arianna Helbley, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

"Open the Eyes of My Heart Lord" • "Worthy" • "Send Me" • "Take My Life"

SCRIPTURE READING

Matthew 9:35-38 NIV

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks—Part 3: Ministers Rule"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"Blessed Assurance, Jesus Is Mine!" • 462, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Arise, My Soul, Arise!" • traditional Finnish / Dale Wood

 

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