Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145)
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
When They Persecute You
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
Saturday, October 30, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Allegro in D”Antonio Vivaldi / Steven Frackenpohl
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“GOD OUR LIGHT, ROCK, & FORTRESS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Lord Is My Light” • “A Shelter in the Time of Storm” • “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Ethan M. Kasuba, presented by Noah Kasuba and Doreen Mwanza with John Glass
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Jessica Yoong; Prayer: Aeba
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Deep River” • Spiritual / Carrie Gruselle
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
MESSAGE
“When They Persecute You”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Johann Walther
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
OPENING MUSIC
“Allegro in D”Antonio Vivaldi / Steven Frackenpohl
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
PIONEER LIFE
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Deep River” • Spiritual / Carrie Gruselle
Andrews Academy String Orchestra Elsy Gallardo-Díaz, director
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Jessica Yoong; Prayer: Aeba
PRAISE
“A Shelter in the Time of Storm” • “A Mighty Fortress Is our God”
MESSAGE
“When They Persecute You”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING SONG
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Gabriel Palacios
Gabriel Palacios, Andrews University Student
Christmas Blessing Opportunity
Christmas Breakfast
Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals
Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.
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.