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.
Brooding with Jesus
It Takes a Village or at Least a Campus
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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.
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More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Come, God, Creator, Holy Spirit” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“JOY AT THE HARVEST”: A HYMN CYCLE
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“This Is My Father’s World” • 92, st. 3
“Joy By and By” • 430, st. 1-2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 1
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan
SCRIPTURE READING
Harald Osman
Psalm 78:1-6 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Father, Lead Me Day by Day” • Nicole Powers / Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“Brooding with Jesus: It Takes a Village or at Least a Campus”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
COMMITMENT
LITANY OF DEDICATION
Christon Arthur, Provost (1st)
Andrea Luxton, President (2nd)
BENEDICTION
Christon Arthur, Provost (1st)
Andrea Luxton, President (2nd)
CLOSING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
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

