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

“Sospiri” (“Sighs”) • Edward Elgar

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“Immortal, Invisible, God Only Wise” • 21, st. 1-4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

CHILDREN’S OFFERTORY (HYMN OF PRAISE)

“For the Beauty of the Earth” • 565, st. 1, 3
Nicole Powers, Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Trial and Triumph of Faith” • Kenneth Logan

PIONEER LIFE

Daniel Cerna and Elsie Mokaya with Rodlie Ortiz

HYMN OF PRAISE

“All Creatures of Our God and King” • 2, st. 1-3
Kenneth Logan

SCRIPTURE READING

First Service - Jessica Yi, Pioneer Member
Second Service - Simon Luke Brown
John 13:34-35 NIV

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“At First I Prayed for Light” • 488

BENEDICTION

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Those Who Live in Unswerving Faith Are Blessed” • Johannes Brahms

 

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