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

Saturday, August 27, 2022

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“FAITH IS THE VICTORY”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522
“Faith Is the Victory” • words 608, st. 1a, 2, 3b, mel. 229

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286, st. 1

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping
David Nowack, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeniffer Ratulangi, AU Graduate Student
Romans 16:19-20 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan

MESSAGE

“Brooding with Jesus: Stepping on Snakes”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Give Me Jesus” • 305, st. 1-2, 4

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Fantasie” • Johann Sebastian Bach

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Our God”
“In Christ Alone”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Cindy Cancel, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

“Rejoice, All You Christians” • Ernst Pepping
David Nowack, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Rest On Me”
“See A Victory”

MESSAGE

“Brooding with Jesus: Stepping on Snakes”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Give Me Jesus”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Not Afraid” (from “Elijah”) • 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