Hello, church family. After moving from room to room as space allowed, Something in Common is returning to our roots and will meet in the Commons again starting this week. Something in Common focuses on relationships: with God, with others, in marriage, and in parenting, featuring a variety of speakers and topics. Our current series, Vertical Marriage, wraps up next week. If you’re interested, come check us out.
Marriage
A Promise of Future Love
Resources
Speaker
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, May 22, 2021
More In This Series
Opening Music
"[My Savior's Love to Me]" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"God's Power in Nature": A Hymn Cycle
Sinegugu Katenga, vocal; Simon Brown, violin; Kenneth Logan, organ
Congregational Prayer
Russell & Chloe Murnighan, Andrews University students
Pioneer Life
Interview with Glynis Bradfield
Dwight K. Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia
Scripture Reading
Christiane Gallos, Dorothea Gallos, Pioneer Members
Worship in Music
"Tenderly and With Expresson" • Robert Schumann
Jason Marquez, clarinet; Kenneth Logan, piano
Message
"A Promise of Future Love"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"Happy the Home" • SDAH 655
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"[My Savior's Love to Me]" • Ralph Vaughan Williams
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Praise
"How Deep The Father's Love For Us"
Sinegugu Katenga, Rebecca Puffer, Richla Sabuin, vocals; Gabriel Palacios, piano; Jamison Moore, cello; Trevor Furst, cajon; Joel Wallace, guitar; Ivan Rachath, bass
Congregational Prayer
Russell & Chloe Murnighan, Andrews University students
Baby Dedication
Emily Violet Andersen presented by Chris and Desi Andersen, presented by Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Pioneer Life
Interview with Glynis Bradfield
Dwight K. Nelson
Worship in Music
"Tenderly and With Expresson" • Robert Schumann
Jason Marquez, clarinet; Kenneth Logan, piano
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Lindsey Pratt; Prayer: Juliesia
Praise
"Awesome God" • "Love Lifted Me"
Scripture Reading
Ephesians 5:31-33 NIV
Sinegugu Katenga
Praise
"The Power Of The Cross"
Message
"A Promise of Future Love"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"Happy the Home" • SDAH 655
Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Christ We Shall Praise Well" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Something in Common back in the commons!
Love on the Move
God's Hands 4 Kids, a PMC Grow Group outreach to our community serving foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families partnering with Berrien County Department Of Health and Human Services. As a gift to the families served by them and as a gift to the community of ministry leaders and professionals, we will be providing Hope for the Journey, a video conference on Trust Based Relational Intervention - trauma, on Sunday afternoons in February here at PMC. It is produced by Show Hope. For more information and to register go to our website GH4K.org
Honduras Mission update
Honduras Mission: Our 20 person Youth Mission Team sang, camped, taught, laughed and prayed. They also conducted a day camp for about 60 children, built a two car garage, led 19 worships, set up a security system, and provided food for 60 families. Thank you for your prayers and support for Pioneer Youth Missions.
With This in Mind...
Forgiveness, a key aspect of the Christian experience, promotes mental and physical well-being. Research shows it reduces emotional tension, psychological conflict, and even psychosomatic pain. Dr. Karen Swartz of Johns Hopkins notes that anger triggers the body’s fight-or-flight response, raising heart rate, blood pressure, and disease risk. Forgiveness, by contrast, fosters peace and lowers depression, anxiety, and stress. As Scripture reminds us, “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven” (Luke 6:37). Go ahead! Enjoy peace of mind.
Adventist Seniors of Michiana (ASM) January Meeting
DINNER FOR SENIORS Sunday, January 25, from 1 to 3 PM, Andrews Academy invites all senior citizens (55 or better) to a banquet at the Academy, to thank us and give us a report on how our support has been a blessing. Bring your appetite and your checkbook, and come enjoy the program and food they are preparing for us.
Master Guide Toolbox!
Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word!
Introducing Parent Circle: A Sabbath Space for Growing Together
Parent Circle is a new discipleship space where parents of kids ages 4–12 connect, study the Bible, and grow together while their children are in Sabbath School. The resource area features a lending library, as well as support for completing youth and children’s ministry certifications. Join us on any Sabbath, anytime from 10:30-11:30 AM.
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.