American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'

Doomscrolling the Future

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

Saturday, August 22, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow", attr. Henry Purcell
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
*Hymns of Joyous Praise
"Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing" SDAH 334, st. 1 • "Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee" SDAH 12, st. 1-2 • "All Creatures Of Our God And King" SDAH 2, st. 1&3 • "This Is My Father's World" SDAH 92, st. 1&3 • "Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow"
Leanne Miller, Charles Reid, vocals; Alan Mitchell, trombone
Songs of Praise
"Good Morning Jesus (African Greeting Song)" • "The Lion and the Lamb" • "Who You Say I Am / Amazing Grace"
Vocals: Michelle Odinma, Abel Siamubi, Sinegugu Katenga; Lucas Aguiar (guitar), Nathaniel Chung (keys), Trevor First (cajón)
Prayer
Prayer Texting: (269) 815-6484
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Pioneer Life - Testimony
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, with Gilbert Wari, Pioneer Member
Children's Story
Laurence Burn, Sabbath School Superintendent
Children's Prayer
Ezra
Scripture Reading
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NIV
Pavel Tomenko, Pioneer Member
*Worship in Music
"Be Not Afraid", Felix Mendelssohn
Julie Reid, Sinegugu Katenga, Charles Reid, Stephen Zork, vocals; Kenneth Logan, organ
Worship in Music
"One Day (When We All Get To Heaven)" • Beth Redman, Eliza Edmunds Stites Hewitt, Leonard Jarman, Matt Redman
Praise Team
Message
"American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue': Doomscrolling the Future"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Hymn of Commitment
"Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus" SDAH 204
Closing Music
"O God, Our Help in Ages Past", William Croft
Kenneth Logan
* First Service (9:00 AM) Only
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.