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

“Ordner Seg” (“It Will Be All Right”) • Øystein Baadsvik

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“DO JUSTLY, WALK HUMBLY”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Where Cross the Crowded Ways of Life" • 355 st. 1-2, 4
“All Who Love and Serve Your City”
“For the Healing of the Nations”
“When the Church of Jesus” • words 581 st. 1, mel. no. 499
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • 482*

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee” • 574, st. 1

BABY DEDICATION

Joshua E. Misungwi, presented by Elias and Penina Misungwi with Ben Martin

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice Now, All Christians” • Ernst Pepping

SCRIPTURE READING

Alysia Mongkau, Pioneer Member
Luke 6:37-38 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“This Is the Day” • D. Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat - 2—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed”
634, st.1-3 to the tune of 334

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Johann Walther

OPENING MUSIC

“Ordner Seg” (“It Will Be All Right”) • Øystein Baadsvik

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Jesus Messiah”
“Lord Have Mercy”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

BABY DEDICATION

Luke Alexander Arms and Evan Anderson Arms, presented by Brenton Arms and Sacha Baldeosingh with Ben Martin

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“This Is the Day” • D. Forrest

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice Now, All Christians” • Ernst Pepping

PRAISE

“Open The Eyes Of My Heart”
“Such An Awesome God”

MESSAGE

“Mr. Bingle’s Old Coat - 2—Sign Me Up!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed” 634, st.1-3 to the tune of 334

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Praise to the Lord” • Johann Walther

 

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.