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 24, 2022

OPENING MUSIC

”IN DULCI JUBILO • Walther, Piutti, Lang

CHRISTMAS CALL & INVOCATION

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

CHRISTMAS CALL

PASTOR: Break forth, O beauteous heavenly light, and usher in the morning.
PEOPLE: Ye shepherds, shrink not with affright, but hear the angel’s warning.
PASTOR: This Child, now weak in infancy, our confidence and joy shall be.
PEOPLE: The power of Satan breaking, our peace eternal making.
PASTOR: With joy let us worship Christ our Lord!

“CAROLS OF THE SEASON”: A HYMN CYCLE

”Good Christians, Now Rejoice” • 136, st. 1-2
“Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child” • 133
”O Little Town of Bethlehem” • 135, st. 1 & 3
“Angels From the Realms of Glory” • 119, st. 1-3

FAMILY PRAYER

Jenifer Daley and Grace Greenfield (mother)

PRAYER HYMN

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

CHRISTMAS THANK YOU

Richard Parke, Media Ministries Director

ONE FAMILY’S STORY

Yailin Contreras with Ana and Diego

OFFERTORY

“What Child Is This?” • trad. English

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STORY

 

CHRISTMAS MUSIC

“’Twas the Birthday of a King” / “O Little Town of Bethlehem”  •  Neidlinger, Redner / Logan

CHRISTMAS HOMILY

”Worshiping Jesus: The Most Glorious Worship of All”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

APPEAL

“On This Christmas Night” • Mary Kay Beall

BENEDICTION

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

”Gloria” • anon.
“Gloria in Excelsis Deo” • Allan Greenway

 

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.