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, December 18, 2021

More In This Series

12/25/2021
12/04/2021

OPENING MUSIC

“In Sweet Jubilation”  •  Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“HIS BLOOD, HIS PEACE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Holy, Holy Holy”  •  “Whiter Than Snow”  •  “Prince of Peace, Control My Will”  •  “Peace, Be Still”  •  “Wonderful Words of Life”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
 

BABY DEDICATION

Chloe Josephine Cramer presented by Josh & Kimmy Cramer with John Glass & Moise Ratsara

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Sussex Carol”  •  trad. text and melody / Dale Wood

MESSAGE

“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson

THE LORD'S SUPPER

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Mark 14:22-26  •  Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder

PRAYER

Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder

PARTAKING EMBLEMS

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason

 

OPENING MUSIC

“In Sweet Jubilation”  •  Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Joy to the World”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Sussex Carol”  •  trad. text and melody / Dale Wood

CHILDREN’S STORY

Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica

PRAISE

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”  •  “What Child Is This?”  •  “Adore”

MESSAGE

“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson

THE LORD'S SUPPER

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Mark 14:22-26  •  Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder

PRAYER

Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder

PARTAKING EMBLEMS

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

CLOSING SONG

“O Come, All Ye Faithful”

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason

 

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.