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, January 02, 2021
Program: 
Opening Music
"O Sacred Head, Now Wounded" • Hans Leo Hassler
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
"Love So Amazing"—Hymn Cycle
"When I Survey the Wondrous Cross"—SDAH 154 • "In the Cross of Christ I Glory"—SDAH 237, st. 1-2 • "There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood"—SDAH 336, st. 1, 4 • "My Jesus I Love Thee"—SDAH 321, st. 1-2
Lisa Jardine, Karen Nelson, vocals; Jamison Moore, Sion Kim, Karin Thompson, Gabriel Palacios, cellos; Kenneth Organ, organ
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Pioneer Life - Testimony
Michelle Odinma, Student
Children's Story & Prayer
Olen & Danae Netteburg, story; Ariana, prayer
Worship in Music
"God So Loved the World" • John Stainer
Ryan Clough, tenor, Andrews University Staff; Kenneth Logan, organ
Homily
"X-ing Out 2020 @ the Lord's Supper"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Communion
Lord's Supper Welcome
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Scripture Reading
Jasmine Fraser, Pioneer Elder
Prayer of Blessing
Nashonie Chang, Pioneer Elder
Partaking of Communion
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"Lift High the Cross" • Sidney Nicholson
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