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

 

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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