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

Opening Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Spiritual / Robert Powell"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

John Glass, Associate Pastor

"Praying for You": A Hymn Cycle

"O Zion, Haste"—SDAH 365, st.1-2  •  "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"—SDAH 618, st. 1 & 3  •  "Soldiers of Christ, Arise!"—SDAH 616, st. 1 & 3  •  "For You I Am Praying"—SDAH. 284, st. 1-2  •  "I Would Be Like Jesus", no. 492, st. 1 & refr. 2x
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Congregational Prayer

Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University

Pioneer Life

Towett Shiow, Kayleigh Staniscewski, baptisms

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer

Scripture Reading

Jerianna Horton, Member

Worship in Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Hymn

"For You I Am Praying"—SDAH 284, st. 1, 4

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ

Opening Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Spiritual / Robert Powell"  •  Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Worship in Music

"There Is a Balm in Gilead"  •  Howard Helvey
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; James North, Jr.. piano

Congregational Prayer

Ingrid Slikkers, Assistant Professor, Andrews University

Pioneer Life

Baptism of Genesis Dayana de Dios Rodriguez with Venancio de Dios Morales, Pastor

Welcome to Membership

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Friend of God"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Jaden Leiterman, Sydney Reeves, Maia Hamstra, vocals; Arnaldo Contreras, piano; Caleb Braswell, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Andrès Weiss-Segui, electric bass; Alex Aguilera, cajon

 

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Sherri Uhrig, NAD; Gianna, prayer

Praise

"Testify to Love"

Scripture Reading

Ephesians 6:10-13, 18 NIV
Leo Aguilera, Student

Praise

"Everlasting God"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Bringing Down the Strongholds: 'So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"What A Friend We Have In Jesus / For You I Am Praying"

Benediction

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"  •  Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ

Howard Center Presents...The Collingsworth Family

The Collingsworth Family April 8, 2026, 7:00 PM. The Collingsworth Family is a southern gospel group started by Phil and Kim Collingsworth and features their family as the group. Their ministry and music tours have reached all over the United States as well as internationally. Excitement, family-emphasis, and musical excellence are what you can expect when you come to The Collingsworth Family concert. Phil and Kim’s entire purpose is to give the talent God has loaned them back to their Creator as a sacrifice of praise. Tickets for this concert are available at iTickets.com

Howard Center Presents...K-Anthony

K-Anthony March 29, 2026, 7:00 PM. Kevin Anthony Fowler is a Jamaican-Canadian contemporary Christian singer and songwriter. In 2024, K-Anthony celebrated his most recent Juno Award – Canada’s equivalent of a Grammy – for Gospel Contemporary album of the year. Influenced by the island music, you can hear his love of Reggae, R&B and the sounds of his teenage years of bands such as Boys II Men. K-Anthony’s career is buoyed by faith, resilience, and the deep-rooted values of his upbringing. The underlying theme of K-Anthony’s music is his love for God and hope for the future in his return. 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.

Sunday Music Series...Andrews University Composers

Andrews University Composers 4:00 PM Sunday, March 8, 2026 Free Admission Feel the buzz, thrill and chancy emotions of contemporary music. This program showcases the contemporary works of budding artists from Andrews University, as well as music composed by faculty members. 

Second Quarter Sabbath School Lessons Review

Second quarter Sabbath School lessons overview including major themes will be presented by Dr Andrew Tompkins on March 28, 4:00-5:30 PM in the PMC Commons. Although targeted to the Sabbath School teachers, everyone is invited. For additional information, contact Melchizedek Ponniah at 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 A fellowship dinner will follow the second worship service in the Commons. Visitors are welcome!

Offering for March 7, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

Have you ever experienced being abandoned? Do you sometimes feel forsaken? Dr. Jen Theule, a psychologist of the Canadian Psychological Association, when writing about child attachment describes it as an emotional relationship between two people in which one is dependent on the other to fulfil their needs and provide nurture and protection.1 In the case of children, they depend on their parents or significant caregiver (such as a teacher) to provide for their needs over time. When this is not forthcoming, the child experiences several emotional disconnects, which can cause an adverse impact on how they operate in relationships in later years. However, when the process of attachment is successful, children grow up feeling secure. When it is not successful, they grow up experiencing various types of insecurities.

The Scripture assures us in many places that our Creator will never abandon us. One such scripture is Isaiah 49:15, which says, “Can a woman forget her nursing child, that she should have no compassion on the son of her womb? Even these may forget, yet I will not forget you” (ESV). God will never forsake us, and we can trust His word. So, as we return our tithes and offerings today, let us give with a willing heart to our local church budget, so that our children and youth can be nurtured for the glory of God.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) Meeting

Our next ASM Potluck and Program will take place on Sunday, March 8, beginning 1:00 PM at the Village SDA Church Family Center, and moving at 2:00 to the Sanctuary, where Douglas Macomber will play an organ concert of some of the 18 Great Organ Chorales by J. S. Bach that show Bach's deep faith in God and his commitment to his Lutheran faith. All Seniors ages 55+ are invited to join us, and bring a dish to pass.

Moms of Littles Bible Study

Join us for a Moms Bible Study where little ones are welcome! We'll gather together in God's Word, pray together and encourage one another in this season of motherhood. Moms of Littles meet every Wednesdays at 10 AM in the Youth Room. Location: Youth Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs. Contact call or text Erin Saraun 269-246-1059 for more information.

Care for Cuba—Urgent Need

Partner with Care for Cuba to bring much-needed resources to Cuba such as food, medicines and places of worship. Donate online at careforcuba.org

Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700

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