Welcome to Andrews University Graduation Weekend! Kindly note that overflow seating is available today in the Youth Chapel.
Everyone Is Called
Splitting the Gold
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
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
Graduation Information
Offering for May 3, 2025
Pioneer Operating Budget
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: While shopping at Lowe’s hardware store one day, I saw a bird trapped inside the store that probably had entered through the outdoor garden section. Its wing seemed broken, it could not fly, and was perhaps too weak from days of not being able to eat. If left alone this bird would die.
I found a discarded box and went over to get the bird. I took that bird home and placed it in a makeshift birdcage and gave it water and food. The next day the bird was more alert and flapping its wings. I took it outside and opened the cage door. The bird slowly walked out and flew to the nearest tree.
I felt great that I was able to help one of God’s little creatures live another day! Jesus’ words, “Consider the ravens, for they neither sow nor reap, which have neither storehouse nor barn; and God feeds them. Of how much more value are you than the birds?” (Luke 12:24, NKJV).
Jesus wants us to trust Him because God the Father cares so much for us. God has placed the church to care for the broken hearted, to help the downtrodden, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and to share the love of Jesus through the various ministries it has set up.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
Music Camp at Pioneer!
The Institute of Young Musicians for Christ is excited to be having a music camp at Pioneer Memorial Church! At our music camps young people ages 6-17 are offered an immersive, week-long musical experience. Our quality musical training—combined with fun, friends, and faith-building encounters— provides a truly incredible opportunity. The camp offers tracks for children 6-12 with or without musical experience and a track for teenagers with significant musical experience. To learn more and register, visit iymcsda.org/michigan. We hope to see you there!
Something in Common Sabbath School
Fight Your Way To A Better Marriage series by Dr. Greg and Erin Smalley
- March 29-State of Your Heart
- April 5-Safety
- April 12-The Reactive Cycle
- April 18-Personal Responsibility
- April 26-L.U.V.E. Talk
- May 3-Teamwork
Everyone is Welcome each Sabbath morning to join us in Pioneer Room 141 at 10:30 am,
Lamson Hall Upgrades with Maranatha
From May 11–June 8, 2025, Maranatha Volunteers International will be working at Andrews University to update the Lamson Hall residential rooms and suite bathrooms. Please consider volunteering and letting your family and friends know of this opportunity. All individuals (including local) should sign up at the Maranatha website: https://maranatha.org/volunteer-opportunities/.