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

Does God have a YouTube portrait? Indeed He does, but one quite different from the Google model. It's a YouToo portrait, actually, one that "you too" must be part of to be prepared for that great Day. Confused? No worries: the Sabbath will connect the dots.
Saturday, April 12, 2008

More In This Series

03/29/2008
In a world consumed with MySpace is there any GodSpace left? Just how much space is left may surprise you. Or have we become so plugged in to our hi-techy gadgets these days that we can't even get unplugged anymore? Discover our cyberspace cure in God's gift of MySpace.
04/05/2008
Explore four ways the Sabbath merges with the ultimate rest stop and links to Jesus' Facebook. Because bottom line, what Facebook is about, the Sabbath is about.
04/19/2008
Who would have suspected the vital connection the Sabbath and the cross bear to the modern green movement? Or that the deeper truth of the Green Story can only be grasped in light of the corresponding Brown Story which the green movement ignores? Which may be why the ten suggestions of what Green Story people can do to make a difference matters.
04/26/2008
Five simple strategies can enable a "hurry sick" generation to achieve the maximum Yahoo! experience in God's Yahoo day.
Sanctuary Flower

The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.

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.

Offering for June 28, 2025

Michigan Advance Partners

Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).

I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.

When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.

Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.

Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”

Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert

The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.