Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
A Brave New World
Making Sense of the New Stuff
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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, June 20, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"I Believe in One God" • Wolfgang Mozart
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Call to Worship
Carina Prestes, Pioneer Elder
Opening Hymn
"How Firm a Foundation" • SDAH 509
Leanne Miller & Katia Nikolaus
Praise
"Wonderful Words of Life" • "For Everyone Born" • "The Power of Your Love"
Joshua Goines, piano; Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, vocals; Randall Ulangca, acoustic guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon
Prayer
Duane and Lori Covrig, Pioneer Members
Pioneer Life
Adopt A Student
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Grow Groups
Bryan von Dorpowski, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Children's Story
Rosemary Bailey, Teacher, Ruth Murdoch Elementary School
Children's Prayer
Gabriella, Isabella, and Joshua, Pioneer Children
Scripture Reading
Hebrews 11:6-7 NIV
Heidi & Paul Ha, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"Keep Singing" • Barry Graul, Bart Millard, Pete Kipley
Marguerite Samuel, soprano; Leslie Samuel, piano
Message
"A Brave New World: Making Sense of the New Stuff"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"Anywhere With Jesus" • SDAH 508
Leanne Miller & Katia Nikolaus
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress" • Martin Luther
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
More In This Series
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
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/.