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

Saturday, May 20, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“Adagio in E Major” • Frank Bridge

WELCOME, CALL TO WORSHIP & PRAYER

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF PRAISE

“For All the Saints” • mel. no. 421, words on screens

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” • 290, refrain only
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

WORDS OF APPRECIATION

Ken Denslow, President, Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists

HYMN OF FAITH

“The Church Has One Foundation” • 348, st. 1-2, 4

OFFERTORY

“Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • Kenneth Logan

CHILDREN’S STORY

Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE

 

MUSIC OF BLESSING

“A Choral Irish Blessing” • Nicholas Palmer

HYMN OF MEDITATION

”Blest Be the Tie That Binds” • 350

EXPRESSIONS OF GRATITUDE

 

SCRIPTURE READING

William Yoong, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Sanctus” (“Holy, Holy, Holy”) • Charles Gounod

MESSAGE

“Any Old Bush Will Do”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

SONG OF COMMITMENT

“The Lord’s Prayer” • Albert Hay Malotte

CLOSING MUSIC

“Our Father in the Heavenly Kingdom” •  Johann Sebastian Bach
“You Who Live in Unswerving Faith Are Blessed”  •  Johannes Brahms