Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
How to Get Along With the Brethren
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, November 06, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Traditional Finnish Melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“NEAR TO GOD’S HEART”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Church Has One Foundation” • “Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • “Near to the Heart of God”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Gordon Atkins; Prayer: Abishek
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O, When Shall I See Jesus?” • Derek Hakes
Andrews Academy Resound, Marcelo Martins
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: How to Get Along With the Brethren”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“When Christ Was Lifted from the Earth”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” • David Johnson
OPENING MUSIC
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Traditional Finnish Melody
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Near to the Heart of God”, Michael Glasgow
Andrews Academy Resound, Marcelo Martins
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O, When Shall I See Jesus?” • Derek Hakes
Andrews Academy Resound, Marcelo Martins
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Gordon Atkins; Prayer: Abishek
PRAISE
“Friend of God” • “King of Kings” • “Power in the Blood”
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: How to Get Along With the Brethren”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING SONG
“Make Us One”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Love, How Deep, How Broad, How High” • David Johnson
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries