Speaker

Dwight K. Nelson

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.

Offering

Saturday, November 12, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

“Andante Moderato”  •  Marcel Dupré

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

“EVERY KNEE SHALL BOW”: A HYMN CYCLE

“O Worship the Lord”  •  6, st. 1, 3-4
“Jesus Shall Reign Where’er the Sun” • 227, st. 1, 3-4
“Take the Name of Jesus With You”
   words no. 474 stanzas only, mel. no. 334
“At the Name of Jesus”  •  232

Congregational Prayer

“We Would See Jesus”  •  494, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”. •. Gilbert Martin

CHILDREN'S STORY

Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion

PASTOR APPRECIATION

Bryan von Dorpowski

SCRIPTURE READING

William Danquah, Pioneer Member
 Corinthians 10:3-5 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Every Knee Shall Bow”  •  David Rasbach

MESSAGE

“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“I Surrender All”  •  309, st. 1-3

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Fantasia”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Andante Moderato”  •  Marcel Dupré

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Come Thou Almighty King”
“We Fall Down”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Burt Family

 

BAPTISM

Philicha DeLeon with Ben Martin

PASTOR APPRECIATION

Bryan von Dorpowski

OFFERTORY

“Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”  •  Gilbert Martin

CHILDREN'S STORY

Rodney Palmer, Associate Professor,
AU School of Religion

PRAISE

“The Lord Almighty Reigns”
“Is He Worthy?”

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Every Knee Shall Bow”  •  David Rasbach

MESSAGE

“Triumphing in Jesus: Tie Up the Strong Man”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“I Surrender All”  •  309, st. 1-3

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Fantasia”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

Offering for May 2, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

In 1987, Northwest Airlines Flight 225 tragically crashed shortly after takeoff, resulting in the loss of 155 lives. Miraculously, a four-year-old girl named Cecelia was the sole survivor. Investigations revealed that during the plane's descent, Cecelia's mother, Paula Chican, unbuckled her own seatbelt, knelt in front of her daughter, and wrapped her arms and body around Cecelia to shield her from the impact. This selfless act of maternal love protected Cecelia, demonstrating the profound lengths to which a parent's love can go.

Oh my, the love of a mother, this is what God is telling us today, “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (Isaiah 49:15,
NIV). The local church should be a place where people feel that kind of love.

John 13:35 says, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.”

As we celebrate Mother’s Day next week, let’s return our tithes and offerings with grateful hearts knowing that Christ’s love is even greater than the love of a mother. Let’s worship God today, and may we love Christ
deeply as we appreciate our mothers.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Young Adult Mission Trip in Peru!

Maranatha Volunteers International invites young adults, ages 18-28, to join Catalyst, a service experience for their age group. Build a church for the Calapuja Adventist Church, operate medical clinics, and lead VBS programs. Learn more at Maranatha.org/volunteer or call 916-774-7700

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.