How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography

"Living in the White Space"

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 28, 2021

Opening Music

“Praise to the Lord”  •  Martin Shaw
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

“Contentment in God’s Leading”: A Hymn Cycle

Praise to the Lord  •  Lead On, O King Eternal  •  He Leadeth Me  •  Beneath the Cross of Jesus
Raleigh Pettey, Safari Shyirakera, hymnleaders; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Children’s Story

Children Story: Fiorella Oudri, Student; Prayer: Samuel

Worship in Music

“Give Me Jesus”  •  Spiritual / Mark Hayes
Safari Shyirakera, soprano; Kenneth Logan, piano, Minister of Music

Message

“Living in the White Space”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

 

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

“Give Me Jesus”

Closing Music

“Lead On, O King Eternal”  •  Henry Smart
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Opening Music

"Praise to the Lord"  •  Martin Shaw
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

Praise

Holy Spirit

Congregational Prayer

John Glass, Associate Pastor

Pioneer Life

Denford Tanaka Mujeye Jr., presented by Denford Mujeye and Marble Mujeye, with Pastor John Glass

Worship in Music

"What You Could Do With Me"  •  Josh Holiday, Justin Morgan & Rachel Barrentine
Grace Dockerty, mezzo-soprano; Nathaniel Chung, piano

Children's Story

Children Story: Fiorella Oudri, Student; Prayer: Samuel

Praise

Goodness of God  •  Draw Me Close

Message

"How to Become an Influencer: Living in the White Space"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Closing Song

Give Me Jesus

Closing Music

"Lead On, O King Eternal", Henry Smart
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Offering for May 23, 2026

Michigan Advance Partners

In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.

Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.

As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Andrews Academy’s Graduation Weekend Events

Congratulations, Andrews Academy seniors! May the same Lord who got you here lead you into the uncharted adventure ahead! “I am with you always,” is His promise. Everyone is invited to attend graduation weekend events. Class Night May 21, 7:00 PM at Andrews Academy, Consecration May 22, 8:00 PM at Village SDA Church, Baccalaureate May 23, 11:45 AM at PMC, Commencement May 24, 11:00 at PMC.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails