“Sing Praise!” Wind Symphony Vespers is quickly becoming an annual tradition, inviting audiences to experience the joy of music-making through both listening and singing together. This year’s event brings the Wind Symphony together with the University Singers and the Spanish SDA Church Praise Team, creating a powerful shared musical experience. This year’s program features beloved hymn favorites such as “Rejoice the Lord Is King” and “Lead On, O King Eternal,” alongside contemporary works inspired by texts from the Psalms and other scriptures. Bring a friend or family member and join the Wind Symphony for this meaningful and uplifting evening on Friday, March 6, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the Howard Performing Arts Center. Admission is free.
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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, April 10, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Voluntary" • John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Joyful!": A Hymn Cycle
"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!"—SDAH 27, st. 1, 4 • "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12, st. 1-2 • "For the Beauty of the Earth"—565, st. 1-3 • "To God Be the Glory"—SDAH 341, st. 1, 3
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators
Pioneer Life
Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson and Karen Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett
Scripture Reading
Debbie Michel, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time" • David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music
Homily
"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Hymn
"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ
Opening Music
"Voluntary" • John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome & Call to Worship
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Blessed Assurance"
Taznir Smalling, Julio Santana, Raleigh Pettey, vocals; Marcelo Martins, piano; Kenneth Logan, organ; Nancy Ruiz, guitar; Johnny Schnepp, cello
Congregational Prayer
Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators
Praise
"Breathe" • "We Fall Down"
Scripture Reading
Praise
"I Surrender" • "I Surrender All"
Pioneer Life
Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett
Worship in Music
"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time" • David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music
Homily
"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Closing Song
"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Allegro Moderato" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ
Sing Praise! Wind Symphony Vespers Concert
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.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
- January 31– Facing the flames of conflict
- February 7- A new way of thinking
- February 14- Go to higher ground
- February 21-Get real about yourself
- February 28- Accepting responsibility: Making an effective apology
- March 7- Gently engage others
- March 14- Get together
- March 21- Overcome evil will good
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
