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.
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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.
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OPENING MUSIC
“Beyond the Horizon” • R. Galante Andrews University Wind Symphony Byron Graves, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“GIVE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven” words no. 4 st. 1-3, mel. no. 538
“I Love to Tell the Story” • 457 st. 1, 3
“Give of Your Best to the Master” • 572 st. 2-3
“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574 st. 2-3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Here, Take This Lovely Flower” • F. Ticheli
SCRIPTURE READING
Brenda Schalk, Pioneer Member
Hebrews 10:23-25
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Variants on a Shape-Note Tune [PISGAH]”
J. Vinson
MESSAGE
“Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Johann Naegeli
OPENING MUSIC
“Beyond the Horizon” • R. Galante
Andrews University Wind Symphony Byron Graves, director
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Crown Him With Many Crowns”
“I Need Thee Every Hour”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Variants on a Shape-Note Tune [PISGAH]”
J. Vinson
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Here, Take This Lovely Flower” • F. Ticheli
PRAISE
“All Creatures of Our God and King”
“The Church Has One Foundation”
MESSAGE
“Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Johann Naegeli
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




