Dwight 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.
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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
Christmas is just around the corner! This holiday season, help make Christmas special for a student family by selecting a card from one of the Christmas trees at church. Each card includes a family’s list of needs and wishes—simply choose a card, shop, and deliver your items by December 15th.
No need to wrap—we’ll handle that for you! Let’s spread joy together with Belong Ministries this Christmas!
Something in Common Sabbath School presents "Marriage Oneness" by Tim Lundy and Robert Lewis
Everyone is welcome each Sabbath at 10:30-11:30 in PMC room 141.
Pioneer Women's Ministries invites you to share in the joy of the season by registering for this year's Advent devotionals, "Why Did Jesus Come? Going beyond John 3:16." Join us as we dig deeper into God's amazing love, care, and deep desire to spend eternity with us. Devotionals will be sent daily December 1-25, 2024. You can receive a brief synopsis of each day's devotional by text and the full devotional by email by texting the word ADVENT to 269.281.2345. We look forward to sharing this blessed season with you.
