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.
Opening Music
"O God, Faithful God" • Johannes Brahms
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Hymn of Praise
"This Is My Father's World", no. 92, all st.
Congregational Prayer
Yolande and Terry Robertson, Pioneer Elders
Organ Bridge
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music.
Pioneer Life
Tami Jardine
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: John Rorabeck, Pioneer Member; Prayer: Abishek
Scripture Reading
Psalm 138:3 & Proverbs 28:1
Sinegugu Katenga, Pioneer Elder
Worship in Music
"Fight the Good Fight" • Kenneth Logan
Charles Reid, tenor, Pioneer Member; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Message
"For the Love of an Animal: Roarrr"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Hymn of Commitment
"Amazing Grace", no. 108, st. 1, 3-4
Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor; Kenneth Logan,organ
Benediction
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"O God, Faithful God" • Johannes Brahms
organ: Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Praise
"New Name Written Down In Glory / Jesus Is Mine"
Watchmen, vocals
Congregational Prayer
Yolande and Terry Robertson, Pioneer Elders
Baptism
Anthony Joel Rodriguez with Rodlie Ortiz
Adalgisa Massiel Rodriguez with Rodlie Ortiz
Worship in Music
"Fight the Good Fight" • Kenneth Logan
Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Praise
"Great Is The Lord" • "Who?" • "I Must Tell Jesus"
Watchmen, vocals
Message
"For the Love of an Animal: Roarrr"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card/Prayer
Closing Song
"I Would Be Like Jesus"
Watchmen
Blessing
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Fantasia" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Christmas is just around the corner! This holiday season, help make Christmas special for a student family by selecting a card from one of the Christmas trees at church. Each card includes a family’s list of needs and wishes—simply choose a card, shop, and deliver your items by December 15th.
No need to wrap—we’ll handle that for you! Let’s spread joy together with Belong Ministries this Christmas!
Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis
Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269.281.2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.
