American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'

How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb

Resources

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, October 03, 2020
Program: 
Opening Music
"There Is a Fountain Filled With Blood" • anon. American melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome, Call to Worship, & Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Purity, Peace, and Blood—A Hymn Cycle
"Holy, Holy, Holy"—st.3 only of no. 73 • "Whiter Than Snow"—st. 3 only of no. 318 • "Peace, Perfect Peace"—st. only of no 463 • "Prince of Peace, Control My Will"—st. 1-2 only of no. 153 • "Wonderful Words of Life"—st. 3 only of no. 286
Andrews University Pioneer Men's Chorus; Stephen Zork, director
Worship in Music
"I Will Be a Child of Peace" • Elaine Hagenberg
Andrews University Pioneer Men's Chorus; Winner Silvestre, graduate director; Gabriel Palacios, cello; Emily Jurek, piano
Congregational Prayer
David Nowack, Pioneer Member
Pioneer Life
Chase Wilder, Religious VP, AU Student Association
Children's Story
Kyle Smith, Interim Campus Chaplain, Andrews University
Children's Prayer
Luci, Gia, & Micah
Message
"American Apocalypse: What Is Past Is Prologue—How to Train Your Dragon: By the Blood of the Lamb"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Scripture Reading
Mark 14:22-25 NIV
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Prayer of Blessing
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Partaking of Communion
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Song of Commitment
"Let Nothing Trouble You" ("Nada te Turbe") • Joan Szymko
Andrews University Canta Bella; Stephen Zork, director; Gabriel Palacios, cello
Closing Benediction
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor
Closing Music
"O Lamb of God Unspotted" • Joann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music
Offering for July 5, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

Growing up I was taught at an early age to show respect and honor to God and country.

For example, I was taught to never put anything on top of the Bible, because the Word of God is holy; and to never to let the flag of our country touch the ground, because people have sacrificed their lives for the liberty of our country. When it comes to tithes and offerings, we should always honor God by giving to Him the first part of our income and blessings; not what’s left after we have paid the bills.

Jesus addressed the concerns of people today, “For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:32-33, NKJV).

The promise is that if we put Christ and His work first in everything, He will take care of all our needs. No need to be concerned about our food, clothing, or anything. God will surely come through and not only “add these things” but abundantly open the windows of heaven for us.

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.