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.
Mission: Impossible (Maybe)
Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People
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, March 11, 2023
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WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
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“We Would See Jesus” • 494, st. 1, 3
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CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
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OFFERTORY
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CHILDREN’S STORY
Tiago Rossendy, Andrews Univ. Graduate Student
Nathan Peña, RMES Student
Kudzani Mbaiwa, RMES Student
SCRIPTURE READING
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Isaiah 60:1-3 NIV
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MESSAGE
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Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
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“Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” • words 609, tune 587
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Elery Rogers
OPENING MUSIC
“Wake, Awake! A Voice Is Calling” • Robert Hobby and Wayne Wold
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
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“We Fall Down”
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“Share Your Faith” • Donald Phillips
OFFERTORY
“Joy and Elation” • Cynthia Dobrinski
CHILDREN’S STORY
Tiago Rossendy, Andrews Univ. Graduate Student
PRAISE
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“Ancient Words”
SCRIPTURE READING
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MESSAGE
“Mission: Impossible (Maybe)—Born for Battle—The Saga of a Peace-loving People”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CONNECT CARD
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BLESSING
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“Work, For the Night Is Coming” • Sharon Elery Rogers