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

OPENING MUSIC

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

“LOOKING TO JESUS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Come, Thou Almighty King” • 71
“Wonderful Words of Life” • 286
“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1
“Savior, Teach Me Day by Day” • words from 193 & melody 565

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290 refrain only

OFFERTORY

“Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” • Healey Willan

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

 

SCRIPTURE READING

William Yoong, Pioneer Member
Malachi 4:5-6 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Come Unto Christ” • Sally DeFord

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—We Are a Missionary Band”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Voluntary” • John Stanley

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“Who You Say I Am”
“There Is A Fountain”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

BABY DEDICATION

Avery Greyson Schmeling & Ocean Isaiah Schmeling, presented by Cameron and Khey-Zee Schmeling with Dwight Nelson

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Come Unto Christ” • Sally DeFord

OFFERTORY

“Holy Spirit, Truth Divine” • Healey Willan

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Testify to Love”
“Holy Forever”

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—We Are a Missionary Band”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

PRAYER OF DEDICATION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Voluntary” • John Stanley

 

Master Guide Toolbox!

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox event at the Andrews University Seminary, February 6-7, 2026! Share with your friends, colleagues, students or in your newsletters! If you have any questions, please contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com. Spread the word! 

ZOOM IN! Summer Camp 2026

 ZOOM IN! to God’s Amazing World at The Crayon Box Summer Camp, running June 1–August 20, 2026. Children entering Kindergarten through age 12 will enjoy a summer filled with nature, science, creativity, teamwork, and play as they explore how God’s hand is at work all around them. Each themed week encourages campers to notice the small wonders, big ideas, and amazing details of God’s creation. Located on the beautiful campus of Andrews University, The Crayon Box offers a safe, joyful, faith-centered place for children to spend their summer vacation with on-campus adventures, campus field trips, and visits from zoo and wildlife educators. Enrollment is open now at andrews.edu/services/crayonbox/summercamp. Space is limited. Forms are due May 18, 2026.

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