Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

Offering

Saturday, March 02, 2019
Program: 
Praise
All Hail the Power of Jesus' Name • God of Wonders • All Who Are Thirsty • El Shaddai
Prayer
John Glass
Children's Story
Consolation • Brant Karrick
Worship in Music
Simple Gifts • Frank Ticheli
Sermon
"The Last Letter: Home Alone 19"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card, Tithes & Offerings
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne • 140, st. 1-2, 4-5

“The Last Letter: Home Alone 19”
www.newperceptions.tv

Here I am! I stand at the door and knock”
—Revelation 3:20

»Invitation #1—Jesus’ invitation.

• Ralph Carmichael: “The Savior is waiting to enter your heart—why don’t you let Him come in? There’s nothing in this world to keep you apart—what is your answer to Him?”

• Proverbs 23:26—”My child, give Me your .”

• John 14:23—”‘Anyone who loves Me will obey My teaching. My Father will love them, and We will come to them and make Our   with them.’”

• John 14:17—”‘The Spirit of Truth  with you and will be in you.’”

• Ellen White: “That heart is the happiest that has Christ as an abiding . . . . Let us acknowledge Him as our Friend and Saviour.” (My Life Today 157)

»Invitation #2—Jesus’ invitation.

 

• Mark 13:26, 29 NASB: “‘Then they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory. . . . Even so, you too, when you see these things happening, recognize that He is near, right at the .’”

• Revelation 22:12, 20: “‘Look! I am coming !’ . . . He who testifies to these things says, ‘Yes, I am coming ‘“

• 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3): “For you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, ‘Peace and safety,’ destruction will come on them  , as labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not [GK: no not] escape.”

• Ellen White: “At this time the Laodicean message is to be given, to arouse a slumbering church. Let the thought of the    of time stimulate you to earnest, untiring effort. Remember that Satan has come down with great power, to work with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish.” (Selected Messages 1:196)

 

»Invitation #3—Jesus’  invitation.

• Jesus isn’t even the church—He’s standing on the !

• Ellen White: “The Holy Spirit waits to soften and subdue hearts; but they are not willing to open the door and let the Saviour in, for fear that He will require something of them. And so Jesus of Nazareth passes by. He longs to bestow on them the rich blessings of His grace, but they refuse to accept them. What a terrible thing it is to exclude Christ from His own temple! What a  to the church!” (Testimonies to the Church 6:262)

• Song of Solomon: “[She speaks] I slept but my heart was awake. Listen! My lover is knocking: ‘[He speaks] Open to me, my sister, my darling, my dove, my flawless one. My head is drenched with dew, my hair with the dampness of the night.’ [She] I have taken off my robe—must I put it on again? I have washed my feet—must I soil them again?  My lover thrust his hand through the latch-opening; my heart began to pound for him. I arose to open for my lover . . .” (Song of Solomon 5:2-5).

• Sigve Tonstad: “. . . to this thoroughly unlikeable community, Jesus propositions a privilege so amazing that I don’t dare repeat it (3:20-21).”

 

"Come in, Jesus"

 

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Explore Andrews Summer Camp!

Registration is now open for the Explore Andrews Summer Camp for middle school students. Our weeklong day camp is taught by Andrews professors and covers topics such as Pre-Vet camp, Technology camp, Art camp, History camp, and Architecture camp. A daily lunch is included in the University cafeteria. Join us from June 12- June 16th!

Something In Common Sabbath School

"Love Like You Mean It" video series:
June 3 – Love is Generous
June 10 – Love is Easy Going
June 17 – Love is Virtuous
June 24 – Love is Honest
July 1 – Love is Tenacious
July 8 – Love Never Fails

Join us every Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30 AM in Pioneer Room 141.
Everyone is welcome!

Pioneer Reception Has Moved!

Thanks to our exciting elevator project, Pioneer has temporarily relocated our Reception to the Lower Level Welcome Center.

You may visit the Lower Level Welcome Center by using the internal stairs via the main Awning Entrance or by using the external stairs adjacent to the Awning Entrance. Heidi Ha will continue to provide you with excellent service with key & card access, Sabbath School resources, volunteer engagement, facilities use, and much more. Contact phone numbers will remain the same—269-471-3133 and 269-471-6565.

We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we collaborate on the exciting and much-anticipated elevator project.

Update for Renovate 2.0

Our building committee and church board have voted to install the much-needed elevator and redesign the stairs to reduce their steep climb which in turn can provide more comfortable access to our church for all God's people.

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Announcement Submissions

Do you have an announcement to share with the Pioneer family? Please submit all announcements online when possible. If you do not have access to Internet, you may call the Pioneer front office and leave a detailed message at 269-471-3133.

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Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting

Join our Wednesday gathering on Zoom as we share and pray together.

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