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

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

“HELP FOR THE HELPLESS”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Power in the Blood” • 294, st. 1,3
“Just As I Am” • 314
“Amazing Grace” • 108, st. 1
“My Hope Is Built on Nothing Less” • 522, st. 1, 3
“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Heidi Ha, Pioneer Member
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1

OFFERTORY

“Fugue on ‘Marvelous Grace’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Tanya Neri, Pioneer Member
Mark 8:34-36 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“And Can It Be” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Sign Me Up (Not)!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Allegro maestoso e vivace” • Felix Mendelssohn
“Arise, My Soul, Arise!” • Dale Wood

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

CHORAL INTROIT

“Cantate Domino”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Heidi Ha, Pioneer Member
“We Gather Together” • 8

BABY DEDICATION

Livio Henri-Johnson, presented by Tantely Henrisse Lovanantenaina and Jasmina Lantomandimby with Jenifer Daley

OFFERTORY

“Fugue on ‘Marvelous Grace’” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

 

PRAISE

“Holy Spirit”
“Champion”
“Indescribable”

SCRIPTURE READING

John Bitterman, Andrews Academy Student
Mark 8:34-36 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“And Can It Be” • Dan Forrest

MESSAGE

“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Sign Me Up (Not)!”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

CLOSING SONG

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger

 

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