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.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Foxhole Praying
Resources
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.
Offering
Saturday, January 14, 2023
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WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
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“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” • 100 st. 1-2
“I Have a Friend So Precious” • 456 st. 1-2
“What a Friend We Have in Jesus” • 499 st. 2
“Sweet Hour of Prayer” • 478 st. 1
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367 st. 1
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
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OFFERTORY
“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart” • Frederick Atkinson
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
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SCRIPTURE READING
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Acts 1:6-8 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
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CLOSING MUSIC
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OPENING MUSIC
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WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
PRAISE
“All Creatures Of Our God And King (Lasst Uns Erfreuen)”
“Just As I Am”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“If With All Your Hearts” (from Elijah) • Felix Mendelssohn
OFFERING APPEAL FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY SABBATH
John Nay
OFFERTORY
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CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
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“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
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CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
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A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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