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.
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
Something in Common Sabbath School
Sunday Music Series: Junqi Sophie Tang
Join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM for a violin concert at the Howard Performing Arts Center. Junqi Sophie Tang, Assistant Professor of Music at Western Michigan University and has previously served on the violin faculty of the University of Toledo School of Music, and was invited to serve on a distinguished panel of judges for the 2022 New York Laureate International Music Competition and 2021 Hong Kong International Violin Competition & Chamber Music Competition. She is the founder and artistic director of the Hantong International Summer Music Festival as well as the music director of the Cincinnati Music and Arts Society. She has been a First Prize winner in the 2021 Golden State International Music Competition, 2019 Hong Kong International Music Festival, and an excellence in performance award at the 2016 Schoenfeld International String Competition. This is a FREE concert.
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.
Free 4D Ultrasound
The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.
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.