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

“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“SOUND HIS PRAISES!”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb” • 246
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1-2, 4
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

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

CHILDREN’S STORY

“O Rest in the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Ashley and Lucy Press, Pioneer Members
Joshua 1:8-9 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Ain’-a That Good News” • William Dawson

MESSAGE

“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: I Spy”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Cover With His Life” • 412, st. 1-3

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Be Not Afraid’, Says God the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Days of Elijah”
“What a Beautiful Name”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Bryan von Dorpowski, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Ain’-a That Good News” • William Dawson

BABY DEDICATION

Eliza Harper Khair, presented by Prescott and Korissa Khair with Pastor Dwight Nelson

CHILDREN’S STORY

“O Rest in the Lord”, Felix Mendelssohn
Story: Jonathan Burt, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)”
“Waymaker”

MESSAGE

“Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho: I Spy”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Cover With His Life” • 412, st. 1-3

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“’Be Not Afraid’, Says God the Lord” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

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