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How to Become an Influencer: Paul—A Biography
Thanksgiving Behind Bars
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 20, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC IN JOY
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan
CHORAL INVITATION TO JOY
“O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord” • anon. Irish
CALL TO JOYFUL WORSHIP
Psalm 100
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
LEADER: Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands.
PEOPLE: Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.
LEADER: Know that the Lord He is God:
PEOPLE: it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
LEADER: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
PEOPLE: For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations.
HYMN OF JOY
“Sing Praise to God” • anon. / Kenneth Logan
PRAYER OF JOY
Gianna Bacchiocchi, Andrews University student
“BRING JOY!”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise to the Lord” • “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • “Jesus Saves”
MISSION REPORT WITH JOY
William Dos Reis with Dwight K. Nelson
HYMN OF JOY
“Joyful, Joyful”
THANKSGIVING MESSAGE
“Thanksgiving Behind Bars”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
NOTEWRITING IN THANKSGIVING
“Now Thank We All Our God”H. W. Tauscher / Kenneth Logan
Shania Watts, viola; Kenneth Logan, piano
CHORAL THANKSGIVING ANTHEM
“The River of the Water of Life” • Malcolm Archer
“GIVE THANKS!”: A HYMN CYCLE
“For the Beauty of the Earth” •. “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • “We Plow the Fields and Scatter” • “Come, Sing a Song of Harvest”
COMMUNITY THANKS-GIVING
Pioneer Evergreens Pathfinders
Errol Prentice, Director Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING
“Now Thank We All Our God”
THANKSGIVING BLESSING
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
FINAL THANKSGIVING
“Now Thank We All Our God” • Wilhelm Teschner
Sabbath School Volunteers Needed
Join the Traffic Ministry Team!
We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.
Something in Common Sabbath School
Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025. Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.
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.