The Ruth Murdoch Elementary School Food Fair and Cultural Showcase will be held Sunday, November 9, from noon to 3:00 PM. Proceeded benefit the RMES Worthy Student Fund. Explore many delicious dishes from around the world, enjoy live performances, and immerse yourself in diverse cultures while supporting a great cause! Please bring cash or check. Bring your family and friends for an afternoon of food, fun, and cultural celebration!

How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
Damascus Road
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
More In This Series
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
"Stand Up!": A Hymn Cycle
"Lead On, O King Eternal" • "Father, Lead Me Day by Day" • "Stand Up! Stand Up for Jesus!"
Hymn Leaders: Fabio Siniscarchio, Rob Raney, Raleigh Pettey; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
Congregational Prayer
Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Children's Story & Prayer
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Robert Raney, Nathan Cheng
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Benediction
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Opening Music
"Marvelous Grace of Our Loving Lord" • Daniel Towner
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Welcome
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Praise
Victory in Jesus
Congregational Prayer
Chase Wilder, AU Student Association Religious Vice-President
Pioneer Life
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Worship in Music
"'Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus" • Wayne Hooper
Vocal Quartet: Fabio Siniscarchio, Raleigh Pettey, Rob Raney, Nathan Cheng
Children's Story
Children's Story: John Glass; Prayer: Asher
Praise
Wonderful Words of Life • Reckless Love
Message
"How to Become an Influencer: Damascus Road"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Congregational Response in Song
"The Lord's Prayer" • Albert Malotte
Brenton Offenback, PMC Sanctuary Choir director
Blessing
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom" • Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music
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.
Pioneer Jam Session will occur on the 1st Sabbath of each month at Pioneer. If you like to sing or play, just come and join in to worship. Sabbath 4:00-6:00
Do you love serving children? If so please prayerfully consider joining the Pioneer Youth Mission team of college students and church members. We will be serving at the Hogar de Niños in Honduras from January 2-12, 2026. Question, contact Scott Schalk or Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu

Reggie and Ladye Love Smith are two of the world’s most sought-after vocalists. They have been performing as part of the award-winning “Gaither Gospel Series” which airs weekly on television networks all over North America and Europe. Reggie is currently a member of the Gaither Vocal Band and Lady is touring with the band as a soloist on their nationwide tours. With unending energy, plus a wealth of talent and a genuinely sweet spirit, this couple makes beautiful music wherever they go. Join us at the Howard Performing Arts Center on November 2, 2025 at 7:00 pm and enjoy an exceptional evening of Christian music. Please go to https://howard.andrews.edu to purchase your tickets or you can drop by the Howard Performing Arts Center on the campus of Andrews University, in person, to purchase your tickets.

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







