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.
Pleading with Jesus
Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Your Lord
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 22, 2022
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OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
“STRONG IN HIS STRENGTH”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“Redeemed” • 338/339, st. 1,3
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499, st. 2
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223, st. 1
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616, st. 1, 3
“Crown Him With Many Crowns” • 223, st. 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Isabella Bacchiocchi
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Ride On, King Jesus!” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
Noelle Koliadko
SCRIPTURE READING
Fiorella Oudri, Pioneer Member
Ephesians 6:10-13 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Gilbert Martin
MESSAGE
“Pleading with Jesus: Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Our Lord”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Commune With Me”
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger
“Be Strong in the Lord” • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Crown Him” / ”Soldiers of Christ”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Isabella Bacchiocchi
OFFERTORY
“Ride On, King Jesus!” • African-American Spiritual
CHILDREN’S STORY
Noelle Koliadko
PRAISE
“Build My Life”
“Promises”
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“When I Survey the Wondrous Cross” • Gilbert Martin
MESSAGE
“Pleading with Jesus: Fighting for Your Life, Pleading for Our Lord”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Commune With Me”
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Be Not Afraid” • Felix Mendelssohn
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