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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

Saturday, August 24, 2019
Program: 
Opening Music
Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring • Johann Sebastian Bach
Introit*
The Church Has One Foundation • Samuel Wesley
Call to Worship*
José Bourget
Doxology*
Invocation*
Dwight K. Nelson
Hymn of Praise*
Great Is Thy Faithfulness • 100
Welcome Home*
Hymn of Rejoicing*
Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart • 27
Songs of Praise
Reckless Love • Living Hope • Waymaker
Prayer
José Bourget
Welcome Home
Children's Offertory
Children of the Heavenly Father • Traditional Swedish Melody
Children's Story
Scripture Reading*
1 Samuel 17:41, 45-47 NIV
Becky von Dorpowski and Xiaoming Xu
Worship in Music
Arise, My Soul, Arise • Traditional Finnish/Dale Wood
Stephen Zork, Charles Reid and friends
Homily
"BreakThrough: How to Slay Your Giant"
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Card/Tithes & Offerings
Michigan Advance Partners
Hymn of Commitment
Soldiers of Christ, Arise • 616
Benediction
Closing Music
Be Not Afraid • Felix Mendelssohn
*First Service Only

More In This Series

Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

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.