A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
Christmas, Synchronicity and the God Who is Always Prepared
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, December 22, 2018
Program:
Introit
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly • Traditional Carol
Christmas Call
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson
Carols of the Season
Family Prayer
O Come, All Ye Faithful • st. 1 of 132
Vladimir Radivojevic and Doug Gregg (father-in-law)
One Family's Story
Jeffery Masengi, Cathy Masengi, Raysha Masengi, Ryano Masengi, Raygio Magsengi
Offering
The Birthday of a King / O Little Town of Bethlehem • William Neidlinger / Lewis Redner
Children's Story
Away in a Manger • 124
Christmas Scripture
Matt. 2:7-12 NIV
Renaude St-Phard and Sammy St-Phard
Christmas Music
Mother and Christ Child • Kenneth Logan
Christmas Homily
"Christmas, Synchronicity and the God Who Is Always Prepared"
Dwight K. Nelson
Appeal
Benediction
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout