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, September 03, 2022

More In This Series

OPENING MUSIC

“Kum ba Yah” (“Come by Here”) • Philip Jones

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jose Bourget, AU Chaplain

“VICTORY BY FAITH”: HYMNS OF PRAISE

“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” • 343
“Faith Is the Victory!” • 608

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
Hope Malabrigo, CFE — Change Day and Service Coordinator

CHILDREN’S STORY

“The Lord’s Prayer (KJV): A Passacaglia”  •  Kenneth Logan
Austin Greer, CFE Student Chaplain

SCRIPTURE READING

Esther Green
1 Corinthians 10:12-13 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

MESSAGE

“Chasing Jesus: Lead Me Into Temptation”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte
Brenton Offenback, leader

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in Heaven” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Kum ba Yah” (“Come by Here”) • Philip Jones

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Prescott Khair, Associate Chaplain

PRAISE

“I Will Sing of My Redeemer”
“I Know Whom I Have Believed”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Hope Malabrigo, CFE — Change Day and Service Coordinator

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

CHILDREN’S STORY

“The Lord’s Prayer (KJV): A Passacaglia”  •  Kenneth Logan
Austin Greer, CFE Student Chaplain

PRAISE

“Faith Is The Victory”
"Lord, I Need You”

MESSAGE

“Chasing Jesus: Lead Me Into Temptation”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte
Brenton Offenback, leader

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in Heaven” • Felix Mendelssohn

 

Happy Health Cooking Demonstration

The Happy, Healthy Holiday 2025 Cooking demonstration will be on Sunday, Nov. 23 from 3:00 to 5:30 PM in the Youth Chapel, with samples for everyone downstairs. They are featuring vegan foods suitable for festive events. This event is being co-hosted by Pioneer Health and Wellness, Healthy Together Friends, and RMES Home and School. To register text "FOOD" to 269-281-2345. Questions: please contact Evelyn Kissinger at evelynkissinger@gmail.com.

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.

Sabbath School Volunteers Needed

Give our Pioneer kids a gift this holiday season - your time, teaching or supporting Sabbath Schools, 10:30-11:30 AM each Sabbath. Text CHILDREN to 269-281-2345 or email childrenss@pmchurch.org to learn more.

13th Annual Voice Vespers

Come worship with the AU Dept. of Music voice students for their annual voice vespers: "For Unto Us A Child Is Born". Focusing on songs celebrating the birth of Jesus.

Seeking Voices for Sabbath Video Series!

Adventist Learning Community is producing a short series exploring Sabbath keeping and its impact on everyday life. We're looking for individuals to interview who joined the Adventist Church within the last 15 to 20 years and are comfortable on camera. If you're open to sharing your experience and how Sabbath has shaped your life, please contact Luke Bowers at lbowersweb@gmail.com, we'd love to hear from you!

Adventist-Muslim Relations Group

 Join us to pray for active missionaries and explore how to build bridges between Adventists and Muslims. We meet at 6:30 PM on the first and third Monday each month in the Leadership Lab of the Campus Center at Andrews University.

Join the Traffic Ministry Team!

We’re looking for volunteers to serve in our Traffic Ministry, helping direct vehicles and assist members and guests as they arrive and leave. Your friendly presence helps ensure safety and creates a warm first impression for everyone coming to worship. If you’re interested or want to learn more, please contact Derill Legoh 732-379-1300.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Starting Point video series with Andy Stanley: Everything has a beginning. Every person, every idea, every journey starts somewhere. Whether it's one small step in a new direction or a major event, from that point forward nothing is ever the same. It's not always comfortable. It's not always easy. But it's a start. This 8-part series ends December 6, 2025.  Everyone is welcome. PMC Boardroom. 10:30-11:30 Sabbath mornings.

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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