There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Worshiping Jesus
The Cornucopia of Praise
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, November 19, 2022
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
”Fugue on HYFRYDOL: ‘Come, O Christ’”
Kenneth Logan
CALL TO JOY
Psalm 100, NKJV
RESPONSE OF REJOICING
Hymn Concertato on HYFRYDOL: “Come, O Christ”
Kenneth Logan
WORDS OF JOY
Psalm 98:1-6, NKJV
Cyril Punay
RESPONSE OF REJOICING
“Hymns of Joy”: A Hymn Cycle
“Praise to the Lord” • 1
“Fairest Lord Jesus” • 240, st. 1, 4
“Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee” • 12
PRAYER OF JOY
Safari Dushime
ANTHEM OF JOY
“In Heavenly Love Abiding” • Kenneth Logan
HOMILY
“Worshiping Jesus: Cornucopia of Praise”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF THANKSGIVING
“Now Thank We All Our God” • 559
LETTERS OF THANKSGIVING
”On an Irish Hymn” • Kenneth Logan
MUSICAL INVITATION TO THANKFUL GIVING
“What Gift Can We Bring?”
Donna B. Kasbohm/Kenneth Logan
PROCESSION OF THANKSGIVING: GIFTS OF FOOD, SONG, TITHES AND OFFERINGS
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • 27, st. 1-2
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515, st. 1-2
“For the Beauty of the Earth” • 565, st. 1, 3
“’Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus” • 524, st. 1, 3
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • 695
BENEDICTION IN THANKSGIVING
FINAL THANKSGIVING
”Now Thank We All Our God” • Wilhelm Teschner
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries