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 July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.