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 19, 2022

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

 

A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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