Dwight 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.
More In This Series
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
Overcoming Emotions that Destroy - a DVD series with Chip Ingram
We all struggle with angry feelings, brought on by tension, pressure, and the blocked goals and frustrations of day-to-day life. The broken and stressed relationships that result from these feelings can overwhelm us. But there is hope. With the right help, you too can overcome those emotions that destroy. Everyone is welcome to join us each Sabbath through October 11. We meet in Pioneer Board Room.
Pioneer Children and Family Discipleship is excited to embark on a special journey of intentionally experiencing the delight of the Sabbath during the 2025-2026 school year. Please sign up for occasional notices about Pioneer-sponsored Sabbath Delight events as well as ideas for things you and your family can do to cultivate a deeper appreciation for Sabbath. We will also look forward to hearing from you about what you and your family are doing each week to call the Sabbath a delight. All are welcome. To sign up for the challenge, please text SABBATH to 269-281-2345.
