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

“Gathered Together: We Invoke You”  •  Kenneth Logan

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“GREAT AND GLORIOUS FAITHFULNESS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven”  •  words 4, st. 1-2, mel. 191
“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

John Nay

OFFERTORY

“Spirit of God, Descend Upon My Heart”  •  Frederick Atkinson

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member

SCRIPTURE READING

Rebecca Burton, Pioneer Member
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

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“This Little Light of Mine” • 580

CLOSING MUSIC

“Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Softly and Tenderly” / “What a Friend”  •  Robert Hobby

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

“Spirit of Love” • Brenton Offenback

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Diane Helbley, Pioneer Member

PRAISE

“Seeking the Lost”
“Facing A Task Unfinished (We Go To All The World)”

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Foxhole Praying”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“This Little Light of Mine” • 580

CLOSING MUSIC

“Trumpet Tune” • Craig Lang

 

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

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