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

“Allegro in D” • Antonio Vivaldi / Frackenpohl

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

“JESUS CHRIST AND HIM CRUCIFIED”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise Him! Praise Him!” • 249, st. 1-2
“It Is Well With My Soul” • 530, st. 1-2
“My Jesus, I Love Thee” • 321, st. 1-2, 4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Rick Loenser, Pioneer Member
“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, chorus only

OFFERTORY

“Sinfonia in A Minor” • Georg Telemann / Matthews

CHILDREN’S STORY

Sanna Ortega, AA Student

SCRIPTURE READING

RaeAnne Prentice, Pioneer Member
Luke 9:23-25 NIV

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” (from “Solomon”)  •  Georg Frideric Handel / Fisher

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Extra Cross (How to Radicalize Your Future)
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High”  •  David Johnson

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Allegro in D” • Antonio Vivaldi / Frackenpohl

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“I Will Follow You”
“Be Thou My Vision”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

Rick Loenser, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Entrance of the Queen of Sheba” (from “Solomon”)  •  Georg Frideric Handel / Fisher

OFFERTORY

“Sinfonia in A Minor” • Georg Telemann / Matthews

CHILDREN’S STORY

Sanna Ortega, AA Student

PRAISE

“The Wonderful Cross”
“Total Praise”

MESSAGE

“Return to Calvary: The Extra Cross (How to Radicalize Your Future)
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD & PRAYER

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Must Jesus Bear the Cross Alone” • 328

CLOSING MUSIC

“O Love How Deep, How Broad, How High”  •  David Johnson

 

Pizza and Parables

Pizza & Parables, Where faith meets flavor! Every Wednesday from 6:30–7:30 PM, high school students are invited for pizza, Bible study, and friends. Come hungry for both food and the Word! Meet in the Pioneer Youth Chapel.

Free 4D Ultrasound

The Lake Michigan College Sonography Program at the Benton Harbor campus is offering a free 4D Ultrasound for pregnant volunteers. Appointments are available on Tuesdays in October and November. Volunteers must be between 21 and 35 weeks at time of scan. This free opportunity helps to support the LMC sonography students.

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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.

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