Worshiping Jesus
A Page from the Angels' Playbook
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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.
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OPENING MUSIC
from “A Rhapsody on Christmas Carols” Claude Smith
CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”
“Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • 122, st. 1, 3
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1, 2
“Silent Night” • 143, st. 1, 4
“Joy to the World” • 125
CALL FOR PRAYER
Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor
PRAYER HYMN
“O Come, All Ye Faithful” • 132, st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
Maia Hamstra, University Student
*Nehemiah Sitler, University Student
OFFERTORY
“The First Noel” • trad. carol / Julie Giroux
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
Revelation 5:11-12 NIV
Angelia Watulingas, AU Graduate Student
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
[“What Child Is This?”] • Alfred Reed
HOMILY
“Worshiping Jesus: A Page from the Angels’ Playbook”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
”Angels We Have Heard on High” • 142
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
”Hark! the Herald Angels Sing” • Gordon Young