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

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated"  •  Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

"Good Shepherd": A Hymn Cycle

 

"The King of Love My Shepherd Is"—SDAH 197, st. 3-4  •  "In Heavenly Love Abiding"—SDAH 513 mel. SDAH 316, st. 2-3  •  "Hark! 'Tis the Shepherd's Voice I Hear"— SDAH 361, st. 2-3
Annelise Burghardt, soprano, Andrews University student; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Don Goodbrad; Prayer: Julie Habiri

Scripture Reading

Don Starlin, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"To God Be the Glory"  •  Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director

Message

"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

Closing Hymn

"O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go"  •  76

Benediction

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music

Opening Music

"Take My Life, and Let It Be Consecrated"  •  Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Worship in Music

"To God Be the Glory"  •  Paul Thompson
Andrews Academy Orion Strings, Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director

Congregational Prayer

Milton & Neela Bairagee, Pioneer Members

Pioneer Life

Taurus Montgomery, Harbor of Hope

Pioneer Life: Baptism

Jordynn Wright with Rodlie Ortiz

Children's Story & Prayer

"Holy Water"  •  "Yes and Amen"
Sinegugu Katenga, Annelise Burghardt, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Joshua Goines, piano; Joel Wallace, electric guitar; Trevor Furst, cajon; Jamison Moore, cello; Philip Wekesa, keyboard

 

Scripture Reading

1 Corinthians 13:4-7, 13 NIV
Abel Siamubi

Praise

"Falling In Love With Jesus"

Message

"Marriage: An Answer to My Eleven Year Old Parishioner"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card/Prayer

 

 

Closing Hymn

O Love That Will Not Let Me Go  •  76

Blessing

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music

 

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