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.
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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, October 08, 2022
OPENING MUSIC
Fugue on “O God, Our Help” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“GOD, HELP AND HOPE”: A HYMN CYCLE
Choral Invitation: “Sing Joyfully • Dale Wood
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12
“The Church’s One Foundation” • 348
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103
PRAISE*
“Christ Our Hope In Life and Death”
“Blessed Assurance”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms” • 469, st. 1
CHILDREN’S STORY
“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan
PIONEER LIFE
Celebrating Renovate: Heart & House—Thank You!
A Look Back
Dwight K. Nelson
A Project Well Done
Jenifer Daley
Contemplating Renovate 2.0—Please!
The Need
Video
The Plan
Carey Carscallen
The Timeline
Dave Nowack
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“I Need Thee Every Hour” • Stanley Pethel
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir, Brenton Offenback, director
HOMILY
“Renovate 2.0—The Kingdom of Heaven Is Like unto an Elevator”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
SONG OF COMMITMENT
“We Give Thee But Thine Own” • 343
BENEDICTION
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
CLOSING MUSIC
“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Sharon Rogers
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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