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, 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
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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