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Good News About the Black Swan

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Dwight K. Nelson

Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.

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Is the coronavirus pandemic a Black Swan? No doubt. Then are there Black Swan survival principles we can implement to get us through? Good news—there are three of them—from one of the first Black Swans to hit this planet. Share the news.
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Program: 
Welcome & Announcements
Rodlie Ortiz
Opening Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan
Call to Worship & Prayer
Jerry & Juliette Horton
Hymn of Praise
"Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah"
Ana, Marina, & Vladimir Slavujević
Praise
Joshua Goines, piano; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Ryan Jarvis, acoustic guitar; L’Mar Hall, bass guitar; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Trevor Furst, cajón Vocalists: Annelise Burghardt, Sinegugu Katenga, Juwel Howard, and James-Andrew Britton Hearn
Hosanna (Praise is Rising), I Will Sing of My Redeemer, Holy Spirit, Holy Spirit Rain Down
Prayer
Bryan & Becky von Dorpowski
Children's Story
Chad Bernard
Children's Prayer
Micaiah Legoh, Hanan Legoh
Scripture Reading
Mugabe Menani
Worship in Music
"Elegy in Trying Times" • Kenneth Logan
Byron Graves, clarinet; Kenneth Logan, digital harp
Homily
"Corona Care Kit: Good News About the Black Swan"
Dwight K. Nelson
Hymn of Commitment
"How Great Thou Art"
Vladimir Slavujević
Closing Music
"What Wondrous Love Is This?" • Kenneth Logan
Kenneth Logan

More In This Series

04/25/2020
How to Stay Contagious
With all this talk about eradicating the virus, turns out there is one contagion you don’t want to lose. Learn the very simple steps to staying contagious, and life beyond these four walls will never be the same again.
04/11/2020
Resurrexit— ‘Wake Up, Sleeper’
For Easter weekend, let your heart thrill to the very best news of all. Pandemic or not, this is the one piece of information that can set your heart free. From fear. Share the good news with your family and friends. There is a way out.
04/04/2020
The Day the Virus Killed God
Turns out we’re not the only one infected by this pandemic. Through a stunning paradigm shift, brood over the implications of the killer-virus that took down our one last hope. Spoiler alert: we have more hope now than ever before.
03/28/2020
How to Survive and Thrive at Home
With almost half the nation locked down and entire nations elsewhere in quarantine, what practical steps can I take to not only survive but actually thrive inside my four walls? You’ll be surprised at how simple your thriving can turn out to be.
03/21/2020
Rehearsing for the Big One
The breath-taking speed of the coronavirus pandemic has more than a few people concerned. Those who believe in the soon return of Christ now wonder—could it be sooner than we think? Can you get there from here? In the midst of our bad news, is there hope for the future?
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Care for Cuba

A group of students from Andrews University are preparing to embark on a life-changing mission in March of 2025. They will engage in evangelism, health care, and community outreach in Cuba. This mission trip has been going on for 11 years, and the impact has been tremendous, thanks to your help. Would you support this mission once again by donating right here in your church or give at www.careforcuba.org/donate? Thank you for your prayers as they prepare to send off students to serve and share Jesus!

Healthy, Happy Holiday Meals

Healthy, Happy Holiday Meals plus International Dishes for Special Gatherings presented by leading nutritionist Evelyn Kissinger on Sunday, November 3 from 4:00 to 6:30 PM here at PMC. Discover some healthy, delicious ideas, all plant-based, for Special
Gatherings.  Those who register will receive food samples. Please register by texting VEGAN to 269-821-2345. And invite a friend to register and come with you.

ASM October 13th Meeting

Adventist Seniors, 55 years old and up, are invited to come for fellowship and inspiration at the October meeting featuring Dr. Ann Hamel.  Dr. Hamel’s talk about her supporting work with missionaries is entitled “Caring for the Body of Christ.” Bring a dish, a friend and join the potluck at 1 pm October 13 in the Village Church Fellowship Hall. For further information call Cheryl Doss 269-277-0767.

Andrews Academy Alumni Weekend October 18 & 19

Andrews Academy invites you to ALUMNI WEEKEND, October 18 & 19, 2024. Come and reunite with your AA family. Remember the defining moments of your past and reconnect with old friends. We look forward to seeing all of you once again at our Alumni Reunion! (All are invited, this year’s honored classes end in 4 and 9). Friday 7 PM, Vespers - s’mores to follow; Saturday 10:00 am, Sabbath School & Roll Call;11:30 AM Alumni Worship Convocation followed by honor class photographs & haystack lunch provided. Shydepoke 8 PM at AU Andreasen Center (basketball).

House of Prayer

Revelation 13 - How to pray for America NOW - Lead by Pastor Dwight Nelson

Please join us for House of Prayer this Wednesday evening at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft as Pastor Dwight continues his study of Revelation 13. We meet every Wednesday evenings, however, Pastor Dwight will lead only on the following dates:  10/2, 10/16, 10/30, 11/13, and 11/20.

Honduras Mission Team

The PMC Youth Missions trip to Honduras will take place January 2-13. The team will conduct a Friendship Camp with the children of the Hogar de Niños (children's home) and the surrounding community. Additionally we will lead worship services, community projects and lots of activities for the children and youth. Space for a few more volunteers is available. For more information please email Glenn Russell at glenn@andrews.edu

Offering for October 5, 2024

Pioneer Operating Budget

I have prayed and walked for miles and miles in my tennis shoes. One semester, I walked around the campus of our university with students and prayed over the people in our campus community. We walked around the entire property, making sure to both share words, and some quiet time of personal prayer, as we lifted up our campus. We wanted to see the Holy Spirit move in a mighty way and transform lives, and we had the audacity to believe that He would do it. We held close to our hearts verses like, “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer” (Matthew 21:22, NIV). As I watched, I saw God transform my life and the lives of my students through prayer that year, and ever since then.

The beautiful thing about prayer is that we can do it at anytime, anywhere, and it’s something that we are able to share with one another. Today’s offering is for our local church budget. Our church serves as a place we can come together and share in our joys and woes. We can listen and learn from one another, and grow together in Christ. We hope to keep this light on in the church for many years to come, and that is made possible by your generous gifts.

By Heather Thompson Day

—North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Horn Lectureship Series - "Is Noah's Ark on Mt. Judi?"

As part of the Horn Lecture series a team of researchers from Andrews University will share their findings from a 2024 expedition to eastern Turkey. Two of the most likely sites for the where Noah's Ark landed are Agri Dagh (called Mt. Ararat by many) Mt. Judi further to the southwest. Mt. Judi is favored by many Muslims and Christians today. The team was able to get to the ark landing site on Mt Judi and will share their fascinating discoveries.

All are welcome at this free event. Andrews Undergraduate Co-Curricular credit will be offered.

Annual Hayride

The Family Life Committee invites our Pioneer family to join us for the annual hayride at Five Pines Ministries on Sunday, October 13 at 6-8pm. Hayrides through the autumn woods, yummy refreshments, a toasty campfire, and warm fellowship are all included in this fun tradition. We hope to see you there!

Oasis Public School Ministry

Oasis Public School Ministry provides a safe community for real talk, good food, fun activities, and building relationships between students, leaders, and God. This ministry is open to public school students in grades 7-12 and meets Tuesdays 6:30-8:00 PM
in the 5th grade classroom downstairs. For more information, contact Diane at simplestirrings@yahoo.com.

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