A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads. From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.
American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'
Calamities Most Awful, Most Unexpected
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, September 26, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God • Johann Walther
Andrews Academy Orion Strings; Elsy Gallardo-Diaz, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome Video
Andrea Luxton, President, Andrews University
Call to Worship & Prayer
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"A Mighty Fortress"—A Hymn Cycle
"A Shelter in the Time of Storm" SDAH 528, st, 1-3 • "A Mighty Fortress" SDAH 506, all stanzas • "In Christ Alone"
Rosemary Bailey, Grace Dockerty, Giancarlo Leonor, Marcelo Martins, choristers
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Pioneer Testimony
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church; with Kevin Wilson, Associate Pastor, Oceanside SDA Church
Children's Story
Dick Mackie
Children's Prayer
Audrey
Scripture Reading
Betty Paulraj and Jonathan Picon
Worship in Music
"It Is Well" • Matthew Riley
Andrews Academy Orion Strings; Elsy Gallardo-Diaz, director; Marcelo Martins, piano, Andrews Academy Faculty
Message
"American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'—Calamities Most Awful, Most Unexpected"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"The Savior is Waiting" • SDAH 289
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • attr. Martin Luther
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
More In This Series
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
Standout Event
Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout