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.
The Best Is Yet to Come
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, May 13, 2023
OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
“LEAD ON, GOOD SHEPHERD”: A HYMN CYCLE
“The Lord Is My Light” • 515, st. 1, 3
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • words 552, mel. 103
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516, st. 1-2
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619, st. 1, 3
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103, st. 5
John Glass, Associate Pastor
OFFERTORY
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV
Penina Misungwi, Pioneer Member
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The 23rd Psalm” • Albert Hay Malotte
MESSAGE
“The Best Is Yet to Come”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
HYMN OF COMMITMENT
“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1, 3, 4
BENEDICTION
CLOSING MUSIC
“Toccata” • Eugène Gigout
OPENING MUSIC
“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP
John Glass, Associate Pastor
PRAISE
“How Great Thou Art” • 86, st. 1-4
CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER
John Glass, Associate Pastor
WORSHIP IN MUSIC
“The 23rd Psalm” • Albert Hay Malotte
OFFERTORY
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright
CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER
PRAISE
“You Say I AM”
“Good, Good Father”
“This Is Our Faith”
SCRIPTURE READING
Jeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV
MESSAGE
“The Best Is Yet to Come”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
CLOSING SONG
“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1, 3, 4
BLESSING
CLOSING MUSIC
“Toccata” • Eugène Gigout
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert
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