The flowers for the Sanctuary are in celebration of Greg and Nadine Offenback's 50th anniversary and to thank God for His love and care.
Chasing Jesus
Lead Me Into Temptation
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.
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
Sanctuary Flower
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.