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

Opening Music

"Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service"  •  anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

"Give": A Hymn Cycle

"Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven"—SDAH 4, st. 1-3, mel. of 538  •  "I Love to tell the Story"—SDAH 457, st.1-3  •  "Give of Your Best"—SDAH 572, st. 2-3  •  "O Master, Let Me Walk With Thee"—SDAH 574, st. 1-3, end of 4 
Winner Silvestre, tenor; Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, organ

Congregational Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Cella Dacre; Prayer: Eleana

Pioneer Life

Pastor Dwight Nelson & Dan Agnetta

Scripture Reading

Carina Prestes, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"O Spirit Bountifully Kind"  •  Kenneth Logan
Pioneer Sanctuary Choir; Brenton Offenback, director; Kenneth Logan, organ

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Reviving a Mummy: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Hymn of Commitment

"Breathe On Me, Breath of God"  •  SDAH 265

Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Choral Song"  •  Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Opening Music

"Lord, Whose Love in Humble Service"  •  anon. melody
Kenneth Logan, Minister of Music, Pioneer Memorial Church

Welcome & Call to Worship & Prayer

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Champion"
William DosReis, praise leader; Shelby Huse, Gianna Bacchiocchi, Eden Stuart, vocals; Jeremy Ahn, keyboard;
Shadrach agol, bass; Ethan Emde, acoustic guitar; Owen Pagunsan, cajon

Children's Story & Prayer

Story: Cella Dacre; Prayer: Eleana

Pioneer Life

Pastor Dwight Nelson & Dan Agnetta

Praise

"How Great Thou Art"

Congregational Prayer

Don & Trudi Starlin, Pioneer Elders

Praise

"Authority"

Scripture Reading

William DosReis
Acts 1:6-8 NLT

Praise

"Yet Not I But Through Christ In Me"

Message

"A 20:21 Mission for a 2021 Movement: Reviving a Mummy: ' So I Am Sending You'"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor, Pioneer Memorial Church

Connect Card & Prayer

 

Closing Song

"Rescue the Perishing"

Benediction

Jenifer Daley, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Choral Song"  •  Samuel Sebastian Wesley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

 

 

Offering for May 23, 2026

Michigan Advance Partners

In attempting to implement special projects, many conferences have established various strategies to raise funds to meet the demands of their ministry projects. In Michigan it is suggested that each member give 1 percent of income to support the various Michigan Advance projects which go for Evangelism, Education, Camp Meeting, and Camps as well as individual church projects.

Paul writes, “My friends, we want you to know that the churches in Macedonia have shown others God's gift of undeserved grace. Although they were going through hard times and were very poor, they were glad to give generously. They gave as much as they could afford and even more, simply because they wanted to.” (2 Cor. 8:1-3, CEV). As members of the body of Christ, we have a holy calling to assist each other in carrying out the ministry of the church.

As you worship by returning your tithes and offerings and contributing to the ministries of your conference, Ellen White reminds us that “When you place the Lord first and realize that the Lord's house is dishonored by debt, God will bless you” (Counsels on Stewardship, p. 262). Let’s support Michigan Advance so they can continue to help churches honor the Lord.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Wilson Retirement

Please join us in celebrating the retirement of Barry Wilson after 35 remarkable years of service with the fire department, including his dedicated tenure as liaison to Andrews University. A retirement party will be held in his honor on Sunday, May 31, 1:00 PM at the Berrien Springs Oranoko Fire Dept.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Join us for the “Love Like You Mean It” Series! Sessions will be held in the Pioneer Commons each Sabbath morning from 10:30 to 11:30. Everyone is welcome!

  • May 23: Session Seven - Love is Virtuous
  • May 30: Session Eight - Love is Honest
  • June 6: Session Nine - Love is Tenacious
  • June 13: Session Ten - Love Never Fails