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

You've heard of the highly speculative "Da Vinci Code." Now encounter the highly authentic "DaVidic Code." Three powerful evidences that the Bible supersedes every other book on earth.
Saturday, September 03, 2005

More In This Series

09/10/2005
The cosmic showdown in the desert 2,000 years ago is a precursor to another great showdown that is soon to confront us all. Learn how to stand through this final storm.
09/17/2005
An audience with the Eternal! Really? Discover seven phenomenal benefits you will receive from reading, studying and memorizing the Word of God.
10/08/2005
How important is the Old Testament? What can we learn from Jesus' attitude toward the Old Testament, the Bible of His day? Is it worthy of being hid in the heart of New Testament believers such as you and me?
10/15/2005
Two ancient preachers kids and a country boy represent the desperate need in our permissive culture for the divinely autographed "Torah, Torah, Torah" in the world and in the church.
10/22/2005
Divergent themes "A catastrophe faced by ancient Judah, the ark of the covenant, present-day natural disasters, and the final judgment" converge to produce a three-point strategy for what to do in a crisis. All the while the final crisis draws continually nearer!
11/12/2005
Calling all Shadrachs, Meshachs and Abednegos. You've heard the story, though not quite like this. You'll stand on the plain beside these men in ways that will surprise you, confront you. Because before He comes again the test will come again. Hence the daily quizzes to prepare you for the final!
11/19/2005
When things get about as bad as they can get, what's a Christian to do?! A hum can be very contagious!
12/03/2005
Is it overreacting to portray the Harry Potter craze as a demonically orchestrated component of the final storm brewing? The answer could be more important than you realize!
12/10/2005
"Large Cat on the Loose!" Indeed, and more so than the author of that screaming newspaper headline possibly imagined. This "Storm Brewing, Part 2" message revisits the devil's appetite suppressant for the Word of God. Thank God there's an even larger Cat on the loose!
Offering for December 13, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

My then six-year-old son came up to me and said, “Dad, I need a lot of money, and I need to make it fast!” I smiled and inquired, “Why do you need a lot of money quickly?” I didn’t know what my son was thinking of doing with all this fast cash and why he needed the funds so urgently. I thought maybe he wanted to buy a new toy or bike for himself. He said, “Well, Mom’s birthday is coming up and I want to buy a nice gift for her!” That sure cheered my heart, and so I gave him the funds! My son was asking for money, not for selfish reasons but out of love for his mom.

When I think about church offerings, every gift we give should be measured by the unfathomable Gift of heaven. The greatest offering we received from God is Jesus, and there is no way we can measure His love and sacrifice for us. Anything we give would appear as nothing in comparison. “How vain the endeavor to measure with mathematical rules, time, money, and love against a love and sacrifice that is measureless and incomputable!” (Testimonies for the Church, Vol.4, p.119). Let’s return our tithes and offerings in response to the abundance of God’s love for us. 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Church Office Holiday Closure: 12/22-12/26 & 12/29-01/02

Please note that the church office will be closed from December 22 to 26 and again from December 29 to January 2 for the holiday season. We will reopen on January 5. Our church services will proceed as always. If you have any announcements, please submit those no later than December 19. Thank you for your understanding. We wish you a blessed Christmas and a happy New Year!

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.