Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

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.

Offering

Saturday, December 04, 2021

More In This Series

12/25/2021
12/18/2021

OPENING MUSIC

“Away in a Manger” • T. Wallace
“Festive Fanfare” (“Joy to the World”)James Curnow
Andrews University Wind Symphony, Byron Graves, director

CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

PASTOR: Look! Christ comes to us.

PEOPLE: Our eyes will see him. Our ears will hear his voice.

PASTOR: See! Christ is the faithful witness.

PEOPLE: He directs us to God, who is the source of our lives and the provider of our hopes.

“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing”  •  “O Come, All Ye Faithful”  •  “Silent Night”  •  “Joy to the World”

PRAYER

Christopher Langston, Andrews University Student

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“O, Holy Night”, Adolphe Adam / Calvin Custer
Andrews University Wind Symphony, Byron Graves, director

CHILDREN STORY & PRAYER

Children’s Story: Melissa Poua; Prayer: Yeshua

HYMN OF PREPARATION

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel”

MESSAGE

“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 1”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD
 

PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Come, O Come, Immanuel” • anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge

Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.

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