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.
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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, November 21, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Giving Thanks": A Hymn Cycle
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart"—SDAH 27, st. 1-2 • "The Lord Is My Light"—SDAH 515, st. 1-2 • "For the Beauty of the Earth"—SDAH 565, st. 1, 3 • "'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus"—SDAH 524, st. 1,3 • "To God Be the Glory"—SDAH 341, st. 1, 3
Benie Shyirakere, Winner Silvestre, vocals; Stephanie Guimarães, Simon Luke Brown, Daniel Cerna, Jamison Moore, string quartet; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ
Congregational Prayer
Chase Wilder, Chaplain Intern
Children's Story & Prayer
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church; Hannah
Message
"What's There to Be Thankful For? 'Milk and Honey and the Most Beautiful of Lands'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Hymn
Winner Silvestre
Benediction / Closing Remarks
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Now Thank We All Our God" • Sigfrid Karg-Elert
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
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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