Resources

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

Pioneer is happy to join Andrews University in this Baccalaureate worship celebration, part of Andrews University's Virtual Commencement & Celebration of Graduates. Best wishes to the Class of 2020 from the Pioneer family!
Saturday, May 02, 2020
Program: 
Welcome
Michael Nixon, Vice President for Diversity & Inclusion
Praise
My Worship • Great Are You Lord • The Blessing
Rebecca Puii, Laia Burgos, Richla Sabuin, Adoniah Simon, vocals; Trevor Furst, cajon; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Teddy Kim, guitar; Theard Pierre, bass
Prayer
Leah Wooten, Undergraduate Student Association President
Andrews Experience
Kyle Smith, Student Chaplain
Letitia Bullard, Design and Music Major
Joseph Capeles, Master of Divinity
Worship in Music
Just This Once • Abel Siamubi & Jephthah Ndlovu
The Watchmen
Homily
“The Ride of Your Life”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Hymn of Commitment
Go Forth, Go Forth With Christ, Hymn No. 377
Charles and Julie Reid
Celebration of Graduates
José Bourget, University Chaplain
Judith Bernard-Fisher, Director Counseling and Testing Center
Donnie Keele, Dean of Meier Hall
A'Lisa Sorensen, Dean of Lamson Hall
Christina Hunter, Dean of University Towers
Frances Faehner, Vice President for Campus and Student Life
Closing Prayer
Andrea Luxton, President
Closing Music
Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Adjunct Professor of Music, organ
Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries