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

"Voluntary"  •  John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

"Joyful!": A Hymn Cycle

"Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!"—SDAH 27, st. 1, 4  •  "Joyful, Joyful, We Adore Thee"—SDAH 12, st. 1-2  •  "For the Beauty of the Earth"—565, st. 1-3  •  "To God Be the Glory"—SDAH 341, st. 1, 3
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director; Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Congregational Prayer

Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators

Pioneer Life

Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson and Karen Nelson

Children's Story & Prayer

Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett

Scripture Reading

Debbie Michel, Elder, Pioneer Memorial Church

Worship in Music

"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time"  •  David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music

Homily

"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Hymn

"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student

Benediction

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Allegro Moderato"  •  Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ

Opening Music

"Voluntary"  •  John Stanley
Kenneth Logan, organ, Minister of Music

Welcome & Call to Worship 

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Praise

"Blessed Assurance"
Taznir Smalling, Julio Santana, Raleigh Pettey, vocals; Marcelo Martins, piano; Kenneth Logan, organ; Nancy Ruiz, guitar; Johnny Schnepp, cello

Congregational Prayer

Ademir & Hebe Soares, Pioneer Deacon Coordinators

Praise

"Breathe"  •  "We Fall Down"

Scripture Reading

 

Praise

"I Surrender"  •  "I Surrender All"

Pioneer Life

Welcome to Prescott and Korissa Khair with Dwight K. Nelson

Children's Story & Prayer

Children's Story: Dr. Ponniah; Children's Prayer: Arlo and Emmett

Worship in Music

"I Have Fixed My Mind on Another Time"  •  David Huntsinger
Andrews Academy Silhouettes, Marcelo Martins, director and piano; Charles Reid, tenor, Associate Professor of Music

Homily

"Marriage: No Money Down with Zero Percent Interest"
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

Connect Card

 

Closing Song

"Love at Home"
Raleigh Pettey, Andrews University Student

Benediction

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

Closing Music

"Allegro Moderato"  •  Felix Mendelssohn
Kenneth Logan, organ

Offering for May 30, 2026

Pioneer Operating Budget

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” – Winston Churchill

When the author of our reading became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church decades ago, a song, “Love is Something,” written by Malvina Reynolds, was sung during their Adventist Youth (AY) programs. This song was sung during the evening offering collection. The first verse went something like this: “Love is something if you give it away, give it away, give it away. Love is something if you give it away, you end up having more.”

The idea that love begets more love could not be truer. When we love like Jesus loves, the benefits are abundant. When we give like Jesus gives—without limitation—the blessings return in abundance, running over.

And we “won’t have enough room to take it in!” (Malachi 3:10, NLT). The Bible says in Acts 20:35, “Remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”

May the copious blessings of heaven be ours, as we give in love, gratitude, and without reservation to the cause of Christ in our local church today.

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

Widows and Widowers Picnic

WIDOWS and WIDOWERS are invited to potluck at Rangeline Park, 10138 Rangeline Rd, pavilion 2, in Berrien Springs at 1 PM on Sunday, June 7. Come with your favorite dish and suitable clothing for a boat ride afterwards! See you then! Caring Hearts Ministry

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