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.
Chasing Jesus
Bathing in the Red River
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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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OPENING MUSIC
Fugue on “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
HYMN OF PRAISE
“Worthy, Worthy Is the Lamb” • 246
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Nothing But the Blood” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“Chasing Jesus: Bathing in the Red River"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
FOOTWASHING
“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1-3
”Marvelous Grace” • 109, st. 1-3
”My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1-2
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1-2
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:23-25 NIV
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Andrea Gibbs, Pioneer Elder
DISTRIBUTION
“I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked” • Geoffrey O’Hara
PARTAKING
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Johann Sebastian Bach
OPENING MUSIC
Fugue on “O Sacred Head Now Wounded” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“Graves Into Gardens” • “God of Wonders” • “I Surrender / I Surrender All”
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Nothing But the Blood” • Craig Courtney
MESSAGE
“Chasing Jesus: Bathing in the Red River”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
FOOTWASHING
“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1-3
”Marvelous Grace” • 109, st. 1-3
”My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1-2
“My Faith Looks Up to Thee” • 517, st. 1-2
THE LORD’S SUPPER
SCRIPTURE READING
Mark 14:23-25 NIV
Mordekai Ongo, Pioneer Elder
PRAYER
Andrea Gibbs, Pioneer Elder
DISTRIBUTION
“I Walked Today Where Jesus Walked” • Geoffrey O’Hara
PARTAKING
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Sent Forth by God’s Blessing” • 407
CLOSING MUSIC
“O Lamb of God, Unspotted” • Johann Sebastian Bach
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

