Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
Triumphing in Jesus
Tie Up the Strong Man
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
OPENING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW”: A HYMN CYCLE
“O Worship the Lord” • 6, st. 1, 3-4
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3-4
“Take the Name of Jesus With You”
words no. 474 stanzas only, mel. no. 334
“At the Name of Jesus” • 232
Congregational Prayer
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”. •. Gilbert Martin
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion
PASTOR APPRECIATION
Bryan von Dorpowski
SCRIPTURE READING
William Danquah, Pioneer Member
Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Every Knee Shall Bow” • David Rasbach
MESSAGE
“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Surrender All” • 309, st. 1-3
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“Andante Moderato” • Marcel Dupré
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Come Thou Almighty King”
“We Fall Down”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Burt Family
BAPTISM
Philicha DeLeon with Ben Martin
PASTOR APPRECIATION
Bryan von Dorpowski
OFFERTORY
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” • Gilbert Martin
CHILDREN'S STORY
Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion
PRAISE
“The Lord Almighty Reigns”
“Is He Worthy?”
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Every Knee Shall Bow” • David Rasbach
MESSAGE
“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Surrender All” • 309, st. 1-3
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
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/.