Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

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.

Offering

Saturday, August 21, 2021

More In This Series

Opening Music

"Jesus Calls Us"  •  William Jude / Emma Lou Diemer
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Hymn of Praise

"Jesus Shall Reign Where'er the Sun"

Congregational Prayer

Timetta Wilson, Pioneer Elder

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Denise Curnutt; Prayer: Laural

Interview

José Bourget, Lead Chaplain with Stacy Hatfield and Philip DeLeon, Associate Dean of Student Involvement Leadership and Activities

Worship in Music

"On Eagle's Wings"  •  Mark Hayes
Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music

Message

"Everyone Is Called: Splitting the Gold (Lessons from the Olympiad)"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Faculty/Staff Dedication

 

Litany of Dedication and Prayer

Christon Arthur, Provost

Closing Instructions

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Jesus Calls Us"  •  William Jude / Emma Lou Diemer
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome, Call to Worship & Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Hymn of Praise

"Come, Christians, Join to Sing"

Congregational Prayer

Timetta Wilson, Pioneer Elder

Worship in Music

"On Eagle's Wings"  •  Mark Hayes
Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Denise Curnutt; Prayer: Laural

Interview

José Bourget, Lead Chaplain with Stacy Hatfield, Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Philip DeLeon

Praise

"Jesus Calls Us"  •  "Softly and Tenderly"

Message

"Everyone Is Called: Splitting the Gold (Lessons from the Olympiad)"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Litany of Dedication and Prayer

Andrea Luxton, President

Closing Instructions

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"  •  Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.