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

“Brother James’ Air” • James Bain
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“DELIGHT IN GOD’S PRESENCE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“O Thou in Whose Presence My Soul Takes Delight”
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
“Trust and Obey”
“My Jesus, I Love Thee”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

PIONEER LIFE

“Return to Palau”

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Glynis Bradfield, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Harper

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 58:13-14 NIV
Gracie Gaytan, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • René Clausen

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Things on Which the Light Falls’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Holy Sabbath Day of Rest”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Sharon Rogers

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Brother James’ Air” • James Bain
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

 

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC


“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” • Elaine Hagenberg

PIONEER LIFE

“Return to Palau”

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • René Clausen

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Glynis Bradfield, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Harper

PRAISE

“Lord Have Mercy”
“Goodness of God”
“‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Things on Which the Light Falls’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Holy Sabbath Day of Rest”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Sharon Rogers

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout