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
"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
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.
