Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
A Brave New World
Living With the Adrenaline Rush
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, July 11, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"We Gather Together" • Traditional Dutch Melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome Back & Call to Worship
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Interview
How to Sing with Masks
Kenneth Logan*, Joshua Goines
*Hymn of Praise
"The Church Has One Foundation" • SDAH 348
Praise
"Come, Now is the Time to Worship" • "Pass Me Not, O Gentle Savior" • "Amazed"
Abel Siamubi, Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, vocals; Trevor Furst, cajon; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Joshua Goines, music director
Introduction of New Associate Pastor
Dwight and Karen Nelson with Jenifer Daley
Children's Story
Aunt Carole, Host, Your Story Hour
Children's Prayer
Aeba and Kena, Pioneer Children
Scripture Reading
Terry Robertson & Didier Robertson, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"I Waited for the Lord" • Felix Mendelssohn
Christiane and Dorothea Gallos, sopranos; Kenneth Logan, organ
Homily
"A Brave New World: Living With the Adrenaline Rush"
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Dwight K. Nelson
Closing Music
"Allegro maestoso e vivace" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
* Indicates First Service Only
More In This Series
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.