Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.
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
13th Annual Voice Vespers
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Pizza and Parables
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Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.