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Return to Calvary

The Done Deal (How to Find Peace of Mind)

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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

“Now Thank We All Our God” • Carl Piutti *
“Prelude in F Major” • Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel **

WELCOME

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

OPENING PRAYER

Taurus Montgomery, Associate Pastor Harbor of Hope

OPENING HYMN

“Lift High the Cross” • 362

REMARKS

Bryan von Dorpowski, co-Head Elder

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
“Now Thank We All Our God” • 559, st. 1

CALL FOR CHILDREN’S OFFERING

Prescott Khair, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“O Lamb of God, Unspotted”  •  Johann Sebastian Bach

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

Ben Martin, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Declare Your Maker’s Praise!” • arr. Lloyd Larson

PRAISE

“In Christ Alone”
“How Great is Our God”

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Done Deal (How to Find Peace of Mind)”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“We Have This Hope” • 214

BENEDICTION

John Glass, Associate Pastor

CLOSING MUSIC

“Be Thou My Vision” • traditional Irish melody *
“Now Thank We All Our God” • Carl Piutti **

 

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout

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