The Last Letter

"Happy Birthday Pioneer–Did You Get My Letter?"

Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Dwight Nelson served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University from 1983 to 2023. During his time at Pioneer he spoke on the “New Perceptions” telecast, taught at the theological seminary and has written books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, February 16, 2019
Program: 
Introit
Holy, Holy, Holy • Robert Lau
Call to Worship
José Bourget
Doxology
Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow • 2
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson
Praise
Majesty • Great Is the Lord • Agnus Dei
Pastoral Prayer
Spirit of the Living God • 672
John Glass
Baptism
Harry Randrianaina with Rodlie Ortiz
Happy 60th Birthday, Pioneer
Birthday Anthem
Holy, Holy, Holy (Sanctus)
Family Album
Pioneer in Black and White
Eye Witness
Fred Stephan
Renovate: House
The Church Has One Foundation • Samuel Sebastian Wesley
José Bourget
Next Generation
Ben Martin
Renovate: Heart
"The Last Letter: 'Happy Birthday Pioneer—Did You Get My Letter?'"
Dwight K. Nelson
Litany of Dedication
"The Lord's Prayer"
Albert Malotte
Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.