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

God is a child at heart. Even more than that, He was once a child in body as well. What does that mean for those who follow Him, and the children He has placed in their care?
Saturday, December 13, 2014
Program: 
Opening Voluntary
Christmas Quatrain
Elliot Del Borgo
Introit
Angels in Royal David’s City
Carrie Lane Gruselle
Call to Worship
Welcome
Jonah Bourget
Carols of the Season
What Child Is This?
Angels We Have Heard on High
Silent Night, Holy Night
Away in a Manger
Family Prayer
Thou Didst Leave Thy Throne • st. 1 of 140
Josh & Nicole Price, Mackenna, Zaya, and Canon, Errol & Renette Prentice, RaeAnne, Alayna, and Zarah
Worship in Music
Fanfare Prelude on Westminster Carol
James Curnow
Call for Gifts
Sophia Bourget
Offertory
O Sing a Song of Bethlehem
Douglas Wagner
Children’s Story
Builders Class
Responsive Reading
Helping Hand Class
Sermon
“Christmas Arithmetic: We Two Kings of Orient Are”
Dwight K. Nelson
Connect Cards, Tithes, & Offerings
World Budget
Carol of Commitment
Now Is Born the Divine Christ Child • 133
Benediction
Closing Voluntary
Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
Gordon Young

More In This Series

12/20/2014
The magi were the first to give gifts at Christmas. What lessons can we learn from their story?
12/06/2014
As we enter the Christmas season we find ourselves in a nation in turmoil–divided and wounded. What message can the followers of Emmanuel bring to the world at a time like this?
Adventist Seniors of Michiana August 10 Meeting
Andrews Grove Pavilion

 Calling all seniors aged 55+ to the annual Adventist Seniors of Michiana Corn Roast to be held Sunday, August 10 at 1 PM in the Andrews Grove Pavilion. Bring a dish to share, enjoy the corn provided, and learn who will be our new officers for next year.  Early registration for the 2025-2026 membership year will be available. Despite inflation dues remain at $20 per person.  Call Cheryl Doss with any questions 269-277-0767.

Register Now for Andrews Academy

Andrews Academy is now enrolling students in grades 9 - 12 for the 2025/2026 school year. We invite you to join the AA family! You will be blessed by what Andrews Academy has to offer. Students consistently score above state and national levels on standardized testing, they are involved in many spiritual and service activities throughout the school year. Our Seventh-day Adventist school’s mission is to inspire our students to think deeply, live fully, serve unselfishly and to honor God completely. School begins August 18. Registration day is August 13. Financial assistance may be available. Call 269-471-3138 for more information or visit https://www.andrews.edu/aa/ and click on “apply today”. 

Help Us Welcome New Students

Many new faces will soon join us as they begin their academic journey at Andrews University. We are preparing to welcome them with our traditional Welcome Picnic on Sabbath, August 23. You can support Belong by signing up to be a table host, preparing food, becoming a general volunteer—or all of the above! Text the word “PICNIC” to 269-281-2345

Looking for a Prayer Group to Join?

Join us for the Midweek House of Prayer, held online every Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 AM. We are currently studying the Gospel of Mark. Come and see how your contributions can benefit everyone in the group! The Zoom link is https://andrews.zoom.us/j/9889172131.

Something in Common Sabbath School

Better Decisions/ Fewer Regrets video series by Andy Stanley continues

  • July 19–The The Conscience Question
  • July 26–The Maturity Question
  • August 2–The Relationship Question

Everyone is welcome in PMC Boardroom off of the Fellowship Commons Room from 10:30-11:30 AM on Sabbath.

Fellowship Dinner
Pioneer Commons

 There will not be a fellowship dinner during the months of July and August, 2025.