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

 

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!

Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Adventist-Muslim Relations Group

 Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Howard Center Presents...Rachel Barton Pine

Rachel Barton Pine, a renowned violinist, suffered a life-altering accident in 1995 when she was severely injured in a train accident, resulting in the loss of her left leg and significant damage to her right foot.  Through resilience and determination Pine has overcome her challenges and has become an acclaimed American concert violinist whose infectious joy and passion transforms an audiences’ experience of classical music as they listen to her play.  She has performed with the world’s foremost orchestras both locally and internationally and is a leading interpreter of the great classical masterworks. Please join us on November 23, 2025 at 7:00 PM at the Howard Performing Arts Center for a heart-warming concert by Rachel Barton Pine.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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