Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


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.
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
Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.


Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.