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

 

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Offering for March 29, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Jesus shared the parable of the talents to illustrate our relationship with Him and purpose in life. The three servants were each given talents according to their abilities. In the end, two were commended for investing their talents wisely, and one was not.

The parable teaches us that we need to use the talents we’ve been given to grow God’s kingdom and for God’s glory. We shouldn’t hide or neglect them. God rewards those who act in faith by investing what He has given. He gives us the responsibility to manage our time, talents, treasures, temple, and testimony.

What belongs to God? For time, it is one-seventh of our week; for talents, we must use them and double them; for our treasures, one-tenth; for our health, we must care for our bodies because we are the temple of the Holy Spirit; and for our testimony, we must tell the story of what God has done for us and how he is transforming us.

God has committed these things to us; how we invest them reveals whether we can be entrusted with eternal riches. By using and growing these talents, they develop in us Christ-like characters and He then multiplies what He gave to us.

Why not ask God to help us manage His gifts? 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Howard Series Presents: The Katinas

The Katinas have traveled the globe with the mission of hope and love at the heart of their vision. Who you are, where you’re from, what you believe, it does not matter.  The love of Jesus Christ is a gift for us all. Through their music and their actions, the Katinas strive to embody this love. Please go to howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets.

Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha

From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Master Guide Club

Do you want to complete your Master Guide Program? If so, please consider joining the Master Guide Club that meets weekly on campus to help you complete the requirements.

For more information or to join, please visit cye.org/toolbox