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
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood
“Come, God Creator, Spirit” • Nicolas de Grigny
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“CREATION SABBATH”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Safely Through Another Week” • “Creation’s Sabbath” • “O, For a Thousand Tongues to Sing”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Kaelyn Star Quaye, presented by Aina Quaye with John Glass
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Alef Sabuin
Prayer: Micaiah
SCRIPTURE READING
Brian Wong
Colossians 1:15-17 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness" • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Peace of Wild Things’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
“God, Who Stretched the Spangled Heavens” • Dale Wood
“Come, God Creator, Spirit” • Nicolas de Grigny
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Sanctuary”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fruit of the Spirit: Goodness” • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
Children’s Story: Alef Sabuin
Prayer: Micaiah
PRAISE
“River Of Life” • “Humble Thyself / Awesome God”“Redeemed!”
MESSAGE
“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Peace of Wild Things’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
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.
