There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
The Secret to Dying Unafraid
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 13, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • James Bain
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“UNAFRAID”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Shepherd Will Supply My Need” • “The Lord’s My Shepherd” • “He Leadeth Me”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Richard Aaron Mwashinga, presented by Christopher & Ruth Mwashinga with Lindsey Pratt
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Heidi Davis; Prayer: Grace
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • John Rutter
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: The Secret to Dying Unafraid”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“I Know Whom I Have Believed”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“’Paul: ‘Be Strong in the Lord’” • Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • James Bain
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“We Love Your Name / What a Friend We Have In Jesus”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • John Rutter
Pioneer Memorial Church Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Heidi Davis; Prayer: Grace
PRAISE
“The Anthem” • “Resurrecting”
MESSAGE
“How to Become an Influencer: The Secret to Dying Unafraid”
Dwight K. Nelson
CONNECT CARD
CLOSING SONG
“Jesus Paid It All”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“’Paul: ‘Be Strong in the Lord’” • Kenneth Logan
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
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