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.
American Apocalypse: 'What Is Past Is Prologue'
Here's What We Know: The Best Is Yet to Come
Resources
Speaker
Dwight K. NelsonDwight 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, November 07, 2020
Program:
Opening Music
"Come, God Creator, Holy Spirit" • Johann Sebastian Bach
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church
Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
* "Coming Again!": A Hymn Cycle
"Lift Up the Trumpet" • "Joy to the World" • "The Lord is Coming" • "When the Roll is Called Up Yonder" • "We Have this Hope"
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ
Praise
"My Worship" • "Holy Is The Lord" • "Do It Again"
Leo Aguilera, praise leader; Maia Hamstra, Olivia Hall, vocals; Nathaniel Chung, keyboard; Lucas Aguiar, electric guitar; Gabe Krause, keyboard; Dave Cosejo, acoustic guitar; Andrews Weiss-Segui, bass; Elliott Park, cajon
Congregational Prayer
Jenifer Daley, Nashonie Chang, Maureen Raj
Baptism
Michael Adaigbe, Student, with Kyle Smith, Andrews University Assistant Chaplain
Baptism
Amarpreet Sudhaker, Student, with Kyle Smith, Andrews University Assistant Chaplain
Children's Story and Prayer
Julie Clayburn, Sabbath School Teacher; Kudzani & Kushata
Scripture Reading
Acts 2:17-21 NIV
Gillian Howard, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church
Worship in Music
"Come!" • Kenneth Logan
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ
Message
"American Apocalypse: Where Are We Headed? From Here to Eternity"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor
Connect Card & Prayer
Closing Hymn
Benediction
Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church
Closing Music
"We Have This Hope" • Wayne Hooper
Kenneth Logan, organ
* First Service Only
More In This Series
VBS at Niles Westside Church
Offering for June 28, 2025
Michigan Advance Partners
Author Melvin Santos Speaking: For the longest time, in my early years, I quietly disagreed with this Bible passage in Acts 20, “I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’” (Acts 20:35, NKJV).
I wondered how people can say, “I receive a blessing when I give.” On the contrary, in my younger years, I always enjoyed receiving gifts. To pay for the gift and give it to someone wouldn’t bring me joy. That would cost me time and money.
When I fell in love, got married, and had children, I finally learned that when you’re in love, there is a greater joy in giving gifts to your wife and children. I would do anything for them because I love them.
Then I understood that this is the Spirit of Christ, who sacrificed all to share His love with us. When I participate in giving, or helping someone in need who cannot reciprocate the deed or pay me back, I’m sharing the love of Jesus. Now, that’s the heart of Jesus.
Just seeing the smiles on my family’s faces was enough for me to experience this passage, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
Today, let’s share our gifts with a generous heart.
—North American Division Stewardship Ministries
"Speed Friending" and Dulcimer Concert
The Family Life Committee invites our church family to get to know each other better! We will begin with "speed friending," where we will rotate to different tables around the room to ask each other questions (sample questions will be provided). Then we'll eat a light meal together and end with a captivating hammered dulcimer concert. Ted Yoder will be sharing an eclectic set of impressive originals, fun pop songs, and moving hymns. Sunday, June 29, 4:00-6:30 PM, Pioneer Commons. Registration information will be coming soon.
Hymnsing at the Old Rugged Cross Church
You are invited to a hymn sing on June 28, 4:00-5:00 PM at The Old Rugged Cross Church, 61041 Vermont St., Pokagon, MI 49047. Please bring your Seventh-day Adventist Hymnal. A freewill offering will help to maintain the church. Please contact Melchizedek Ponniah, 269-876-7476 or melponniah@gmail.com for any additional information.