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

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [‘Lovely’]”  •  Ralph Vaughan Williams

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“HEART OF JESUS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“My Maker and My King”  •  “In the Heart of Jesus”  •  “O Love of God Most Full”  •  “Dear Lord and Father”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Manoba Manuvel, Student

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Ben Martin;
Prayer: Arlo

SCRIPTURE READING

Psalm 63:3-4, 6-8 NKJV
Christine Rorabeck

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“All Creatures of Our God and King”  •  Mark Hayes

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘My Soul Followeth Hard After Thee’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“O Day of Rest and Gladness”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“My Jesus, Thou to Me”  •  Johannes Brahms

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Prelude on RHOSYMEDRE [‘Lovely’]”  •  Ralph Vaughan Williams

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Alleluia, Sing to Jesus”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Manoba Manuvel, Student

CHILD DEDICATION

Liam Rangel presented by Marlon and Milet Rangel with Rodlie Ortiz

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“All Creatures of Our God and King”  •  Mark Hayes

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Ben Martin;
Prayer: Arlo

PRAISE

“O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus”  •  “Christ, Our Hope In Life and Death”  •  “And Can It Be”

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘My Soul Followeth Hard After Thee’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“O Day of Rest and Gladness”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“My Jesus, Thou to Me”  •  Johannes Brahms

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries