There will be a fellowship dinner following the second worship service in the commons.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
The Invasion of Normandy—A Secret Well-kept
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, February 25, 2023
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Johann Walther
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
“HIGHER GROUND”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616, st. 1-2
“Faith Is the Victory” • 608
“Higher Ground” • 625, st. 1-2, 4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“Dare to Be a Daniel” • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
SCRIPTURE READING
Thiago Alves da Silva
Luke 18:1, 6-8 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Dan Forrest
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—The Invasion of Normandy—A Secret Well-kept”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616, st. 1 & 3
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Johann Walther
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Ben Martin, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Glory To His Name”
“Just As I Am”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Dan Forrest
OFFERTORY
“Dare to Be a Daniel” • Philip Bliss / Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
PRAISE
“I Sing Praises / I Just Want To Praise You / We Exalt Thee”
“Thank You Jesus For The Blood”
SCRIPTURE READING
Chris Mata, AU Student
Luke 18:1, 6-8 NIV
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—The Invasion of Normandy—A Secret Well-kept”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD & PRAYER
CLOSING SONG
“Soldiers of Christ, Arise” • 616, st. 1 & 3
CLOSING MUSIC
“How Firm a Foundation” • Janet Linker
Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons
Offering for January 10, 2026
Pioneer Operating Budget
You may have heard it said, and it is true that patience is a virtue. What is also true and closely linked to patience is found in the opening verse of the parable of Luke 18:1-8 (NIV). Jesus told his disciples that they should “always pray and not give up” (verse 1). In today’s fast paced, instant, and have-to-get-it-now world, learning to be patient and not lose heart or become discouraged is surely a quality that is desirable. The widow in this parable showed the importance of being patient in one’s petitions and pursuits.
In her attempt to get the judge to defend her against her enemy, who seemed to have been making her life difficult, she kept on asking for his defense. Finally, the judge yielded to her persistence and vindicated her.
The same is true of God. When we are diligent in our prayer life, longsuffering when we are seeking to invoke Christ’s intervention, and faithful in honoring Him in our stewardship, He will move to positive action. Let us remember that unlike the judge we cannot wear out God.
Today, as we worship Him through the return of our tithes and giving of our offerings, let us practice being persistent in honoring Him with our substance and the first fruit of our increase.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries