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Thanksgiving Behind Bars

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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.

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Saturday, November 20, 2021

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OPENING MUSIC IN JOY

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart
“Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!” • Kenneth Logan

CHORAL INVITATION TO JOY

“O Come, Let Us Sing to the Lord” • anon. Irish

CALL TO JOYFUL WORSHIP

Psalm 100
Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

LEADER: Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands.

PEOPLE: Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.

LEADER: Know that the Lord He is God:

PEOPLE: it is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.

LEADER: Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful to Him, and bless His name.

PEOPLE: For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting; and His truth endures to all generations.

HYMN OF JOY

“Sing Praise to God” • anon. / Kenneth Logan

PRAYER OF JOY

Gianna Bacchiocchi, Andrews University student

“BRING JOY!”: A HYMN CYCLE

“Praise to the Lord”  •  “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart!”  •  “Jesus Saves”

MISSION REPORT WITH JOY

William Dos Reis with Dwight K. Nelson

HYMN OF JOY

“Joyful, Joyful”

THANKSGIVING MESSAGE

“Thanksgiving Behind Bars”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

NOTEWRITING IN THANKSGIVING

“Now Thank We All Our God”H. W. Tauscher / Kenneth Logan
Shania Watts, viola; Kenneth Logan, piano

CHORAL THANKSGIVING ANTHEM

“The River of the Water of Life” • Malcolm Archer

“GIVE THANKS!”: A HYMN CYCLE

“For the Beauty of the Earth”  •. “‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”  •  “We Plow the Fields and Scatter”  •  “Come, Sing a Song of Harvest”

COMMUNITY THANKS-GIVING

Pioneer Evergreens Pathfinders
Errol Prentice, Director Lindsey Pratt, Associate Pastor

HYMN OF THANKSGIVING

“Now Thank We All Our God”

THANKSGIVING BLESSING

Rodlie Ortiz, Associate Pastor

FINAL THANKSGIVING

“Now Thank We All Our God” • Wilhelm Teschner
 

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.