If you are experiencing the realities that come with divorce or separation and are looking for a safe place to process it all and find a caring community that understands what you are going through, please join us Weds evenings from 6 to 8 PM in the boardroom. You can sign up on divorcecare.org or on at pmchurch.org in the Grow Groups section under Pioneer Life.
Peace on Earth All Over Again
Redux Part 2
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, December 18, 2021
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“In Sweet Jubilation” • Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“HIS BLOOD, HIS PEACE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Holy, Holy Holy” • “Whiter Than Snow” • “Prince of Peace, Control My Will” • “Peace, Be Still” • “Wonderful Words of Life”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Chloe Josephine Cramer presented by Josh & Kimmy Cramer with John Glass & Moise Ratsara
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sussex Carol” • trad. text and melody / Dale Wood
MESSAGE
“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:22-26 • Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason
OPENING MUSIC
“In Sweet Jubilation” • Hermann Schroeder, Carl Piutti
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Joy to the World”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Sussex Carol” • trad. text and melody / Dale Wood
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Julie Reed; Prayer: Angelica
PRAISE
“Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” • “What Child Is This?” • “Adore”
MESSAGE
“Peace on Earth All Over Again—Redux 2”
Dwight K. Nelson
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:22-26 • Lynell De Wind, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“O Come, All Ye Faithful”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Joy to the World” • Lowell Mason
New DivorceCare group starting 2/4/26
Honduras Mission Vespers
Come hear stories of answered prayers, stories and abundant blessings from our Honduras youth missions team. February 7, Sabbath afternoon 5 PM in the PMC commons.
You Can Lick Diabetes
Type II diabetes, by far the commonest kind, causes nerve and eye damage which can be completely reversed, along with lowering risk for heart attack and stopping further kidney damage through simple lifestyle changes. Join us on Monday evenings at 7:00 PM in the 6th grade Sabbath School room to learn several ways. The first meeting is this Monday, February 2, so register now by texting "DIABETES" to 269-281-2345, and bring your spouse or a supportive friend.
Sunday Music Series with Carla Trynchuk & Elena Braslavsky
Violinist Carla Trynchuk and pianist Elena Braslavsky will be performing a recital including works by Beethoven, Debussy, and the Jewish Ukrainian composer Meitus. Trynchuk, faculty at Andrews University, has performed internationally as soloist and recitalist in more than 15 countries. Braslavsky, formerly a faculty member at The Juilliard School and the Mannes School of Music, currently serves on the piano faculty of the Mozarteum University of Salzburg. Trynchuk and Braslavsky were classmates together at The Juilliard School. This will be a FREE recital on February 22, at 4:00 PM.
An Acoustic Evening with Sidewalk Prophets
We’re excited to be hosting An Acoustic Evening With Sidewalk Prophets this spring. In partnership with Great Big Family Productions, we’re hosting a night built around connection, stories, and songs. Because this is a small acoustic experience, seating is limited and will move quickly. If you or someone you know is planning to attend, we encourage you to get seats while they’re still available. The Howard Performing Arts Center is pleased to be able to host Sidewalk Prophets at our venue, however, all tickets will be sold online. Please click on the link to purchase your ticket.
Love on the Move
God's Hands 4 Kids, a PMC Grow Group outreach to our community serving foster, adoptive, kinship and guardianship families partnering with Berrien County Department Of Health and Human Services. As a gift to the families served by them and as a gift to the community of ministry leaders and professionals, we will be providing Hope for the Journey, a video conference on Trust Based Relational Intervention - trauma, on Sunday afternoons in February here at PMC. It is produced by Show Hope. For more information and to register go to our website GH4K.org
Master Guide Toolbox!
Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word!
ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026
ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.
