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

“Brother James’ Air” • James Bain
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

“DELIGHT IN GOD’S PRESENCE”: A HYMN CYCLE

“O Thou in Whose Presence My Soul Takes Delight”
“I Am Thine, O Lord”
“Trust and Obey”
“My Jesus, I Love Thee”

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

PIONEER LIFE

“Return to Palau”

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Glynis Bradfield, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Harper

SCRIPTURE READING

Isaiah 58:13-14 NIV
Gracie Gaytan, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • René Clausen

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Things on Which the Light Falls’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Holy Sabbath Day of Rest”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Sharon Rogers

 

OPENING MUSIC

“Brother James’ Air” • James Bain
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

 

PRAISE

“Leaning on the Everlasting Arms”

 

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

 

WORSHIP IN MUSIC


“O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” • Elaine Hagenberg

PIONEER LIFE

“Return to Palau”

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“Psalm 23” • René Clausen

CHILDREN’S STORY

Story: Glynis Bradfield, Pioneer Member
Prayer: Harper

PRAISE

“Lord Have Mercy”
“Goodness of God”
“‘Tis So Sweet To Trust In Jesus”

MESSAGE

“A Banner Unfurled: ‘The Things on Which the Light Falls’”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CONNECT CARD

 

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Holy Sabbath Day of Rest”

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“The King of Love My Shepherd Is” • Sharon Rogers

 

Offering for July 12, 2025

World Budget – Digital Strategy for Mission

We thank God for the growth of the Seventh-day Adventist Church since Global Mission began some three decades ago. We’ve reached many new people groups and entered new countries. We’ve planted thousands of new churches. We’ve seen literally millions of people find hope and salvation in Jesus.

Of course, many mission challenges remain. But that’s nothing new! When the good news about Jesus spread from Jerusalem some 2,000 years ago, it happened because the disciples came together and prayed together. Then the Holy Spirit gave power to those gathered in the upper room and they responded to God by saying, “I will go.”

Today, the Adventist church is supporting hundreds of missionaries around the world, who face many obstacles to preach the gospel. How do we even begin to reach people who don’t believe in God and have never seen a Bible? How do you begin to reach people who are rich and increased with goods and feel they have need of nothing? Or preach to people who live in refugee camps in very poor conditions?

In the face of such huge mission challenges, some see walls, but we see opportunities. Many see a lack of funds, but we see the Source of all funds. Many see our weakness, but we see His strength. God is inviting you to participate with Him in His mission of salvation here on earth.

Who is willing to support our global outreach with your special offering? Better yet, who will say, “I will go?” 

North American Division Stewardship Ministries