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, December 17, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

”On the Magnificat” • Johann Pachelbel

CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

OPENING HYMN

”O Come, O Come, Immanuel” • 115

CALL FOR PRAYER

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

PRAYER HYMN

”Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • st. 1 of 140

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Boubaker Sanou, Andrews University Professor

OFFERTORY

“IN DULCI JUBILO (“In Sweet Jubilation”) • trad. carol

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Ryan Hayes, Andrews University Professor and Zoe Gentles, AU Student

SPECIAL MUSIC

Magnificat: “My Soul Magnifies the Lord”
Kenneth Logan

I. My Soul Magnifies the Lord
II. For He Who Is Mighty
III. He Has Shown Strength
IV. He Has Filled the Hungry
V. My Soul Magnifies the Lord

MESSAGE

”Worshiping Jesus: The Craziest Things We Worship”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne” • 140, st. 1,4,5

BENEDICTION

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

IN DULCI JUBILO (“In Sweet Jubilation”)  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

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