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

“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only

OFFERTORY

Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw

CHILDREN’S STORY

Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student
Chloe Smith, RMES Student

CARE FOR CUBA REPORT

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Arnelly Miechel Siby, AU Graduate Student
Micah 7:18-19 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive”
299 (to the tune of 315)

CLOSING MUSIC

“Christ We Shall Praise Well”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Cantilena” • Josef Rheinberger

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“To God Be the Glory” • 341, st. 1-3
“Praise God, From Whom All Blessings Flow” • 695

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Kevin Galeano, AU Graduate Student

PRAISE

“Come, All Christians, Be Committed” • 634, st. 1, 3 & 4

OFFERTORY

Forgive Our Sins, As We Forgive” • Bradshaw

CHILDREN’S STORY

Thiago Rossendy, AU Graduate Student

CARE FOR CUBA REPORT

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Forty Days and Forty Nights” • Brenton Offenback

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary:The Extreme Prayer (How to Let Somebody Go)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

CLOSING SONG

“Forgive Our Sins as We Forgive” • 299 (to the tune of 315)

CLOSING MUSIC

“Christ We Shall Praise Well” • Johann Sebastian Bach

 

Christmas Blessing Opportunity

Be part of a Christmas blessing this year! Chiang Mai Adventist Academy, which serves primarily Buddhist students from around the country, is looking for a set of Bible story felts to use in teaching the Bible in their Sabbath schools. FARM STEW missionaries will be going to Thailand in January and deliver them. If you have a felt set you would like to donate or would like to donate towards buying a new set, please contact Deby Andvik. (andvik@andrews.edu or call/text 269-277-4145

Christmas Breakfast

Let’s celebrate the joy of Christmas with good food, warm community, and grateful hearts! Join us on December 20, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM, before our main worship service. Bring your favorite breakfast dish to share and enjoy a wonderful time of fellowship as we celebrate the season together.
 

Journey to Bethlehem - Live Nativity Walk in Eau Claire

Walk into the advent story... Share in the expectation... Experience God's Glory... Journey to Bethlehem - Come join take this FREE 1 hour walking journey through the Advent Story on December 14 from 5-8 PM. Meet shepherds, the wisemen, Roman soldiers, a Biblical marketplace, Mary and Joseph and discover why Christ came to this earth. Groups Leave from the Student Activity Center located at 6295 W Main St, Eau Claire, MI 49111. Tours leave every 10 minutes between 5 & 8 PM, December 14. No Reservations required, ALS interpreter available, please contact us in advance. Wheelchair accessible journey on paved sidewalk. Questions? Call or text 269-405-5026 or email us at Eauclairecritters@gmail.com

Spring Semester GROW Groups

Spring semester GROW Groups will begin the 1st week of February. If you would like to lead a group please text LEAD to 269-281-2345 or click the link below to submit the attached form on or before December 15. https://pmchurch.org/ministries/growgroups/register

Pioneer Women's Ministries 2025 Advent Devotionals

Pioneer Women’s Ministries’ Advent devotionals will highlight a few of the promises of Jesus. To receive the “Red Letter Promises” daily devotionals by email for the first 25 days of December, text the word “ADVENT” to 269-281-2345. You can also receive a short daily text message preview of each day's devotional by providing your cell phone number when you register. We pray you will sense the nearness of Jesus during this holy season through these devotionals.

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.