Everyone is invited to the overview of the Fourth Quarter Sabbath school lesseon presented by Dr. Rahel Wells on the Book of Joshua. We hope you can join us on October 4 at 4:00 PM in the Pioneer Youth Chapel. For further information contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476, melponniah@gmail.com.
Sign Me Up!
Good-Bye Pandemic, Hello Refugees—Sign Me Up!
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, March 26, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Lowell Mason
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
“FRIEND OF SINNERS”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Jesus, What a Friend for Sinners” • 187 st. 1-3
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367
"What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499, st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Marius Jensen, student
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: Elena, Daryna and Loren, AU Animal Science Students; Prayer: Kena
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Inscription of Hope” • Randall Stroope
MESSAGE
“Good-bye Pandemic, Hello Refugees— Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Ildiko Gyeresi, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Anthony Yeboah, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gathered Together: We Share You”
Kenneth Logan
OPENING MUSIC
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Lowell Mason
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“What A Friend We Have In Jesus” • 499
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Marius Jensen, student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Inscription of Hope” • Randall Stroope
CHILDREN’S STORY
Story: Elena, Daryna and Loren, AU Animal Science Students; Prayer: Kena
PRAISE
“How Great Thou Art” • 86
“Only Trust Him” • 279
“When The Roll Is Called Up Yonder” • 216
MESSAGE
“Good-bye Pandemic, Hello Refugees— Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
THE LORD'S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
1 Corinthians 11:23-26
Ildiko Gyeresi, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Anthony Yeboah, Pioneer Elder
PARTAKING EMBLEMS
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Gathered Together: We Share You” • Kenneth Logan
Sabbath School Lesson Overview on the Book of Joshua
Hymnsing at The Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to the last a hymn-sing for 2025 at The Old Rugged Cross Church on September 20, Sabbath, 4:00 - 5:15 PM. The Old Rugged Cross Church is located at 61041 Vermont Street, Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A free will offering will help to maintain this historic church where the hymn, “The Old Rugged Cross,” was introduced to the public by the composer. For further information, please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, melponniah@gmail.com, or 269-876-7476.
Howard Center Presents: Heritage Singers
Heritage Singers October 4, 2025, 8:00 PM. $30 Reserved, $20 Students, $10 Children < 5yrs Heritage Singers is a non-profit gospel music ministry based in California with a goal to bring people closer to Jesus by praising Him through music. When founders Max and Lucy Mace began this ministry, they never thought they would still be doing this 54 years later. Heritage Singers has had the opportunity to travel to over 80 different countries, travel over two million miles, and perform over 7,500 concerts. Max Mace believed that “If there ever was a time to share the Good News about Jesus, it’s now.”
Howard Center Presents... Cerus Quartet
Cerus Quartet - Fischoff Competition Winners September 28, 2025, 7:00 PM. $20 General Seating, $10 Students, $5 Children < 5yrs Cerus Quartet is dedicated to showcasing the dynamic and versatile sound of the saxophone quartet. They champion both new music and timeless repertoire. With a repertoire spanning contemporary compositions and transcriptions of classical masterworks, the quartet seeks to establish the saxophone quartet as a leading voice in 21st century classical music. Among many other awards, the quartet has recently received the Gold Medal in the 2025 Fischoff Chamber Music Competition.
Something in Common Sabbath School
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.
Calling All Families: Sabbath Delight Challenge
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.