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

“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

 

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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