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

Saturday, May 13, 2023

OPENING MUSIC

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

“LEAD ON, GOOD SHEPHERD”: A HYMN CYCLE

“The Lord Is My Light” • 515, st. 1, 3
“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • words 552, mel. 103
“All the Way My Savior Leads Me” • 516, st. 1-2
“Be Still, My Soul” • 461, st. 2
“Lead On, O King Eternal” • 619, st. 1, 3

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

“O God, Our Help in Ages Past” • 103, st. 5
John Glass, Associate Pastor

OFFERTORY

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

 

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV
Penina Misungwi, Pioneer Member

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The 23rd Psalm” • Albert Hay Malotte

MESSAGE

“The Best Is Yet to Come”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

HYMN OF COMMITMENT

“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1, 3, 4

BENEDICTION

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Toccata” • Eugène Gigout

 

OPENING MUSIC

“I Believe in One God” • Wolfgang Mozart

WELCOME & CALL TO WORSHIP

John Glass, Associate Pastor

PRAISE

“How Great Thou Art” • 86, st. 1-4

CONGREGATIONAL PRAYER

John Glass, Associate Pastor

WORSHIP IN MUSIC

“The 23rd Psalm” • Albert Hay Malotte

OFFERTORY

“The Lord’s My Shepherd” • Searle Wright

CHILDREN’S STORY & PRAYER

 

PRAISE

“You Say I AM”
“Good, Good Father”
“This Is Our Faith”

SCRIPTURE READING

Jeremiah 29:11-13 NKJV

MESSAGE

“The Best Is Yet to Come”
Dwight K. Nelson, Lead Pastor

CLOSING SONG

“Jesus Is All the World to Me” • 185, st. 1, 3, 4

BLESSING

 

CLOSING MUSIC

“Toccata” • Eugène Gigout

 

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.