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
“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
Resolving Everyday Conflict by the Peacemakers Ministries.
Everyone is welcome in the PMC Commons Rooms each Sabbath morning from 10:30-11:30.
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
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.
