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

"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley

"TRANSCENDENT, IMMANENT GOD"—A HYMN CYCLE

"This Is My Father's World" • 92, st. 1, 3
"To God Be the Glory" • 341, st. 1, 3"
I Need the Prayers of Those I Love" wds. 505, mel. 227

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

"Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" • 290, refrain only
Ezra Santos, RMES Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest

OFFERTORY

"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II

CHILDREN'S STORY

Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member

PIONEER LIFE

RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal

SCRIPTURE READING

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV
Cedric Chintembo, Pioneer Member

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Joyous" • Garry Cornell

 

OPENING MUSIC

"Gathered Together: We Pray to You" • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

"Let's Have Church"

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Ezra Santos, RMES Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Praise Hymn" • L. Shackley

OFFERTORY

"Praise the Lord" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert / Robert Wallace II

CHILDREN'S STORY

Lawrence Schalk, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

"Crown Him!" • D. Forrest

PIONEER LIFE

RMES Spotlight: Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal

PRAISE

"This Is the Day" • "He Has Made Me Glad"
"What a Mighty God We Serve" • "Our God"

SCRIPTURE READING

Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 NIV

MESSAGE

"ChurchWorks 6: Think Small"
Shane Anderson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

"Standing on the Promises" • 518, st. 1, 3

CLOSING MUSIC

"Joyous" • Garry Cornell

 

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Primary & Junior Sabbath School Relocations

As we begin essential pipe and HVAC renovations in the Primary and Junior Sabbath School (SS) wings, we want to thank you in advance for your patience and flexibility. To ensure all our children and young people continue to have a meaningful Sabbath School experience, several classes will be temporarily relocated beginning Sabbath, July 5, 2025:

New Sabbath School Locations During Renovations Kindergarten 5 & 6 Sabbath School will now include Grade 1 children until the Primary Grade 1 room is ready. Primary Grades 2 & 3 will meet together in the Kindergarten room used by the Something in Common class. Junior Grades 4 & 5 will meet together in the center section of the Commons. Junior Grade 6 will meet in the sanctuary end of the Commons. Young Adults Sabbath School will meet in the Youth Chapel end of the Commons. Something in Common will meet in the Board Room.

Facilities Use During Construction During renovation months, the Commons and kitchen, Primary and Junior SS rooms will be unavailable for reservations, and the central hallway will be closed under the Sanctuary. We are grateful for your continued prayers, understanding, and support during this important project. Your generosity is helping provide a safe and comfortable environment for all ages to worship and grow in faith. 

Offering for July 19, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Someone came to their pastor and complained, “Pastor, we can’t afford to give our tithes and offerings. We’re just barely making it from week to week. I wish we just had extra money to give, but we don’t.”

When finances are tight, it requires more faith to return your tithes and offerings. Some will rationalize, “God really does not need my funds.” That’s true, our God is wealthy. But it is especially important to remember that when funds are tight, that is when it is critical that you return your tithe and offerings. We can’t expect to steal from God and be blessed. We all need God’s blessings.

Tough times force us to demonstrate our faith that God as our Partner will come through to provide even when it seems impossible. This is His part of the covenant. Trust in the Lord that He will provide as He promised.

"The more we bring to God's treasure house, the more we shall have to bring; for He will open ways before us, increasing our substance"(Our High Calling, p. 197).

Millions of Christians have put their faith into action with God. Not once has He failed to make it possible. Let’s live in faith so that God can bless us beyond our wildest imagination!

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

God's Hands 4 Kids

 "Love on the Move" is more than just a slogan. It is a way of life. It is at least for God's Hands 4 Kids. We work closely with Berrien County Department of Health and Human Services as well as other area agencies. We extend our caring to other counties as well. There are many ways you as a caring person can make a difference in our community. Today I will suggest two ways you can make that difference. You can do respite, take care of foster kid(s) for a few hours or a few days. No foster license required. Or you could offer to drive someone to an appointment. For more information email Godshands4kids@gmail.com

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.