There will not be a fellowship dinner on Sabbath following the second worship service.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings
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
More In This Series
OPENING MUSIC
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“GUIDE ME, GUIDE US”: A HYMN CYCLE
“Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah” • 538, st. 1
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619, st. 1
“Awake, My Soul! Stretch Every Nerve” • words 611, st. 1-2, 4; melody 229
“Fight the Good Fight” • 613, st. 2-4, mel. 227
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“Rescue the Perishing” • 367, st. 1
OFFERTORY
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHILDREN’S STORY
Douglas Janssen
SCRIPTURE READING
Cindy Hill, Pioneer Member
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Fight the Good Fight” • Kenneth Logan
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
OPENING MUSIC
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God” • Max Reger and S. Rogers
CHORAL INTROIT
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Peter Anglea
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“Friend of God” • “Indescribable”
“Good Good Father” • “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
BABY DEDICATION
Luka Gabriel Henri-Saturne, presented by Sebastian and Aileen Henri-Saturne with Ben Martin
OFFERTORY
“Jubilate Deo” (“Rejoice in God”) • Kenneth Logan
CHILDREN’S STORY
SCRIPTURE READING
Matthew 27:24-26 NIV
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“O Day of Peace That Dimly Shines” • Charles Parry / Jantz Black
PRAISE
“All Hail the Power of Jesus Name” • 229
MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Detente and the Slackened Bowstrings”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“There Is a Fountain” • 336, st. 1,2, 4
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • attr. Henry Purcell
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.
Women's Ministries Offering
Our offering today helps provide opportunities for Adventist women of North America to create deeper connections with other women—connections both within and beyond our church walls whose ultimate purpose is to invite every woman closer to Jesus. We form connections like one young woman found in a group started by the women of her church for mothers of young children. “This mom’s group has ignited my journey of finding faith in motherhood,” she said. “Knowing I am prayed over daily, and having Godly mentor moms in my life means more than I can tell you.”
We form connections like those of the dedicated women who lead an after-school life skills group for teen girls in their neighborhood, providing essential help for a brighter future. We form connections like evangelistic meetings spearheaded by women bringing a message of hope and wholeness to their communities. These and many more touch points are made possible through the women’s ministries offering. Additionally, this offering helps provide funds for leadership training, equipping women of all ages to better serve Jesus in a variety of ways in their homes, churches, and beyond. Thank you for generously supporting the Adventist women of North America in our mission to make a tangible difference for eternity.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.
Something In Common Sabbath School presents The Five Love Languages DVD series.
- June 14- Love Language Five: Physical Touch
- June 21- Growing in Love
Everyone is welcome to join us in PMC Room 141 each Sabbath morning from 10:30 - 11:30 AM.