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How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
Mental Health Meltdown
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
Saturday, September 11, 2021
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OPENING MUSIC
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” Charles Stanford
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“RUN THE STRAIGHT RACE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“God of Grace and God of Glory” • “Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve” • “Fight the Good Fight” • “Be Still, My Soul”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent
BABY DEDICATION
Kenji Reuben Beckford, presented by Dane and Andrea Beckford, with Pastor Ben Martin
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert
OPENING MUSIC
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Charles Stanford
WELCOME
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
Medley: Agnus Dei, Step by Step, How Great Is Our God, I Exalt Thee / We Exalt Thee, Still
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Laurence Burn, Pioneer Children’s Sabbath School Superintendent
PIONEER LIFE
Levi Wagenersmith
and Sage Wagenersmith
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Lianro WagenerSmith; Prayer: Eleana
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Psalm 23” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: Mental Health Meltdown”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) in memoriam 9/11/01 • René Clausen
Andrews University Singers, Stephen Zork, director; Kenneth Logan, organ
BLESSING
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“Kyrie” (“Lord, Have Mercy”) • Johann Habert
Standout Event
Offering for January 10, 2026
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You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries