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.
For the Love of an Animal
YapYap
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, June 19, 2021
Opening Music
"Dare to Be a Daniel" • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
"Heavenly Father": Hymns of Praise
"Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12 • "Father, Lead Me Day by Day"—SDAH 482
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Gilbert Wari, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Fred Wagner Baptism with Dwight K. Nelson
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Micaiah
Scripture Reading
Terry Robertson, Elder
Worship in Music
"To Decide to Walk With Jesus" • Kenneth Logan
Claudio González, violin
Message
"For the Love of an Animal: YapYap"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Hymn of Commitment
"I Surrender All"—SDAH 309, st. 1-3
Elizabeth Wilson, chorister, mezzo-soprano; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Closing Remarks/Benediction
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Dare to Be a Daniel" • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Praise
"Nothing Compares" • "See A Victory"
Linda Sanchez, Sinegugu Katenga, Abel Siamubi, vocals; Josh Goines, piano; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Caleb Chung, electric bass; Michel Rodrigues, acoustic guitar
Congregational Prayer
Gilbert Wari
Pioneer Life
Emily Violet Andersen presented by Chris and Desi Andersen with Dwight K. Nelson
Worship in Music
"To Decide to Walk With Jesus" • Kenneth Logan
Claudio González, violin
Children's Story & Prayer
Story: Dick Mackie; Prayer: Micaiah
Praise
"El Shaddai" • "At The Cross (Love Ran Red)"
Scripture Reading
Message
"For the Love of an Animal: YapYap"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card
Song of Commitment
"I Surrender All" - st. 1-3
Blessing
John Glass, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God" • Max Reger
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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