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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
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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

 

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Offering for April 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Researchers estimate that there are 10 quadrillion ants on earth. Ants live in colonies and are very industrious with various tasks. Everything they do is for the sake of the “queen” ant. It’s been noted that an ant is helpless without its colony, but when ants work as a team, they are practically unstoppable.

The verse in Psalm 8 humbles me, “What is man that You are mindful of him, and the son of man that You visit him?” (Psalm 8:4, NKJV)

Why is God the Creator so mindful of us human beings? Of all His creatures, God has uniquely lavished His love on us by sacrificing His Son to redeem us. On top of that, He invites us to join Him in the grand purpose of saving humankind.

If we insist on doing our own thing, we are no better than the anonymous ant, just struggling ineffectively to store enough food for the next winter. But when we make God’s interests our interest, His plans as our plans, and return our tithes and offerings, we honor Him and acknowledge Him as our Redeemer, and, like the many ants working together, we take our place in the eternal plan of salvation. 

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

MORE than MORE+ Discipleship Experience
Pioneer Commons

What we experienced at the MORE+ Conference was a wonderful start. Reformation/Discipleship is the indispensable follow up to any such revival experience.
Come and fan the flames of revival.

On Wednesday, April 16 we begin a 7-Session Discipleship Journey using an interactive curriculum created with Pastor Don MacLafferty, participants will experience seven principles of discipleship in fresh ways.

Register by April 11

Pentecost 2025
Pioneer Memorial Church

We invite you to join us at Pioneer for an in-person evangelism training event from Friday, April 4, to Saturday, April 5. This is open to all Seventh-day Adventist churches in the North American Division. We encourage every member—pastors, teachers, young adults, and students—to participate. The event will feature keynote speaker Mark Finley. Additionally, there will be breakout sessions available in both English and Spanish. The King's Heralds will provide music during the Friday evening service, both Sabbath worship services, Sabbath afternoon, and the evening concert. Don’t miss this opportunity to be equipped and inspired for impactful evangelistic ministry as you prepare for Pentecost 2025!

Register

Lebanon Mission Vespers
Pioneer Youth Chapel

Our Pioneer Youth Missions team has just returned from Beirut, Lebanon. Come to the mission vespers at 6:00 PM on Sabbath, April 5, to hear the testimonies, see the pictures and be inspired by what God is doing in the Middle East.

Easter Devotionals

Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to join us for 10 days of devotionals leading up to Easter (April 11-20). Together, we will consider what various individuals present at Christ's arrest, trial, and crucifixion might have thought and experienced. If you would like to receive daily text teasers and emails with the full devotional insights, please text the word "CROSS" to 269.281.2345.

Help Us Connect by Sharing Your Sabbath School Details

We are creating a master list of all Pioneer Sabbath schools. If you are a teacher/coordinator of a Sabbath School class that meets outside the sanctuary, please email your name, class location and meeting time to Melchizedek Ponniah at melponniah@gmail.com. 

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox