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
Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

VBS at Niles Westside Church

Keepers of the Kingdom - Standing Strong in Today's Battle for Truth. July 14-18, from 9 - 11:45 AM at Niles Westside Adventist Church (1105 Grant St, Niles) for kids in Pre-K (age 4) - 6th grade. Please register early online at www.nileswestside.org. Email nileswestsidevbs@gmail.com or call 269-683-5998 with questions.