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
How to Find the Key to Your Handcuffs
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 10, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“CHAINS OFF, HEART FREE”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Open My Eyes” • 326, st. 1-2
“Jesus, Your Blood and Righteousness” • 177, st. 1-3
“Jesus Loves Me” • 190 refr. only
“And Can It Be?” • 198
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
BABY DEDICATION
Gabriel Aveina Habiri, presented by Terence and Pulemalie Habiri with John Glass
CHILDREN’S STORY
“We Walk by Faith” • James Biery
SCRIPTURE READING
Evelyn Savory, RMES Principal
John 8:31-36 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Steal Away to Jesus” • Gwyneth Walker
MESSAGE
“Chasing Jesus: How to Find the Key To Your Handcuffs”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” • 343
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“My Jesus, You to Me” • Johannes Brahms
OPENING MUSIC
“Fantasia” • Johann Sebastian Bach
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power”
“I Will Never Be”
“Fear Is Not My Future”
CHILDREN STORY
SCRIPTURE READING
Stephen Zork, Andrews University Professor
John 8:31-36 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Steal Away to Jesus” • Gwyneth Walker
MESSAGE
“Chasing Jesus: How to Find the Key To Your Handcuffs”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“I Will Sing of My Redeemer” • 343
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“My Jesus, You to Me” • Johannes Brahms
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.