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Why Some of Your Friends Are Flourishing in a Languishing World—Sign Me Up!

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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

“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

 

Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.