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, December 21, 2019
Program: 
Pioneer Family Life
José Bourget
Opening Music
In Dulci Jubilo (In Sweet Jubilation) • Hermann Schroeder
Introit
The Glory of the Father • Egvil Hovland
Christmas Call
Invocation
Dwight K. Nelson
Carols of the Season
Good Christians, Now Rejoice • st. 1-2 of 136 — Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child • 133 — O Little Town of Bethlehem • st. 1 & 3 of 135 — Angels From the Realms of Glory • st. 1-3 of 119
Family Prayer
Lindsey and Ellie Pratt
A "Christmas" Baptism
Eyasu Joshua Getahun, Elisabeth Hope Jerončić
One Family's Story
Christopher, Ruth, Christopher II and Anna Mwashinga
Offering
Pioneer Operating Expense
The Holy Boy (A Carol of Nativity) • John Ireland
Children's Story
John Irvine
Christmas Music
Sussex Carol • Traditional Carol / David Willcocks
Christmas Homily
“Can You Spare an Angel Tonight?”
Dwight K. Nelson
Appeal
I Wonder as I Wander • Appalachian Carol
Benediction
Closing Music
In Dulci Jubilo (In Sweet Jubilation) • Johann Sebastian Bach
A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

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.

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