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

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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