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
“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
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
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.
