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American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'

Is the Religious Right Wrong?

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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.

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Saturday, October 24, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"Fanfare and Carillon on FOUNDATION" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"How Firm a Foundation": A Hymn Cycle
"How Firm a Foundation"—SDAH 509 • Standing on the Promises—SDAH 518, st. 1 & 2 • "My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less"—SDAH 522, st. 1 - 3; melody 85
Charles Reid, Pioneer Member
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life
Ruth Burn, Student
Children's Story & Prayer
Jeannie Leiterman, Pioneer Member; Jonathan
Scripture Reading
Rekha Bitterman, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"O When Shall I See Jesus?" • Derek Hakes
Andrews Academy Resound; Marcelo Martins, director
Message
"American Apocalypse: Is the Religious Right Wrong?"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Hymn
"I Will Follow Thee" • SDAH 623, st. 1 & 5
Charles & Julie Reid, Pioneer Members
Benediction
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

More In This Series

11/21/2020
What's There to Be Thankful For? 'Milk and Honey and the Most Beautiful of Lands'
11/07/2020
Here's What We Know: The Best Is Yet to Come
10/31/2020
Fighting in the Dark: "With Their Faces Lighted Up"
10/10/2020
Blue Laws: The Law and Order Platform
10/03/2020
How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb
09/26/2020
Calamities Most Awful, Most Unexpected
09/05/2020
Beauty and the Beast: The Bride and the Streetwalker
08/29/2020
Born in the USA: Parlez vous Français?
08/22/2020
Doomscrolling the Future
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Offering for August 30, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Data from a Barna Group research project called “Why Giving Is Good” reveals that generosity is reciprocated. This is especially true among practicing Christians—the 65% majority—say they have been the recipient of someone’s generosity and now are motivated to model generosity for others.1

If this is true, have you ever wondered how much we should give? In Deuteronomy it states, “Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord your God which He has given you” (Deuteronomy 16:17, NKJV).

How has God blessed you this month and this year? Let’s give according to the blessings He has given us. We are encouraged to expect larger blessings from the Lord for the sake of His kingdom.

Listen to this promise, “The time has come when we are to expect large blessings from the Lord. We must rise to a higher standard on the subject of faith… The word of God is our endorsement. We must take it, simply believing every word. With this assurance we may claim large things, and according to our faith it will be unto us” (That I May Know Him, p. 226).

Today, why not ask God to bless you for the sake of His kingdom?

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Howard Center Presents... Phil Keaggy

One of the most admired guitarists in music today, Phil Keaggy continues to delight audiences all over the US, performing primarily acoustic shows and occasional concerts with a band. Aware that God gave him a calling to deliver the Gospel through his music, Phil has been grateful to do just that for the last 40 years, and will hopefully continue to do so. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.

Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet

Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets; or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram 

We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11.  We meet in PMC Board Room.

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.