Since 1983, Dwight Nelson has served as lead pastor of the Pioneer Memorial Church on the campus of Andrews University. He preaches on the “New Perceptions” telecast, teaches at the theological seminary and has written some books, including The Chosen. He and his wife, Karen, are blessed with two married children and 2 granddaughters.
More In This Series
“Mission Possible:
Urban Decay—Angels in the Inner City”
□ This World of Pagans
· The daughter of Bertrand Russell: “His whole life was a search for God. . . . Somewhere at the back of my father’s mind, at the bottom of his heart, in the depths of his soul, there was an empty space that had once been filled by God, and he never found anything else to put in it.”
· Bertrand Russell: “There is darkness without and when I die there will be darkness within.” (Mysticism and Logic)
· His daughter: “I would have liked to convince my father that I had found what he had been looking for, the ineffable something he had longed for all his life. I would have liked to persuade him that the search for God does not have to be vain. But it was hopeless. He had known too many blind Christians, bleak moralists who sucked the joy from life and persecuted their opponents; he would never have been able to see the truth they were hiding.” (In Philip Yancey’s Vanishing Grace, 32-33)
□ His Love for Pagans
· Exhibit A—God and the pagan king
§ Genesis 20
· Exhibit B—God and the pagan city
§ Jonah 4:11
§ Clark Pinnock: “. . . the book of Jonah stands in the canon to testify to the universal salvific will of God.” (A Wideness in God’s Mercy 28)
· Exhibit C—God and the pagan city
§ Jeremiah 51:44-45
§ Revelation 18:4
· Exhibit D—God and the lost city
§ Luke 19:35-42
§ Desire of Ages: “While the westering sun was tinting and gilding the heavens, its resplendent glory lighted up the pure white marble of the temple walls, and sparkled on its gold-capped pillars. . . . [which] caught the splendor of the setting sun, shining as if with a glory borrowed from heaven. Jesus gazes upon the scene . . . His eyes fill with tears, and His body rock[s] to and fro like a tree before the tempest, while a wail of anguish bursts from His quivering lips, as if from the depths of a broken heart.” (575)
· Exhibit E—God, Giuseppe, Sonya and the pagan city Bergamo, Italy
· Exhibit F—God and the pagan city
§ Acts 18:9-10
§ NASB: “Do not be afraid any longer.”
§ Prophets and Kings: “In every city, filled though it may be with violence and crime, there are many who with proper teaching may learn to become followers of Jesus. Thousands may thus be reached with saving truth and be led to receive Christ as a personal Saviour.” (278)
Are you willing to go?
Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on Sept 4th.
Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00 PM in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “women” to 269-281-2345 to register.
Our physical health impacts spiritual health: both are vitally important, and maintaining a healthy weight promotes both. That is why we are offering our 10-week Best Weigh Nutrition and Weight Loss Program starting September 16, this time Monday evenings in the PMC commons. Do not let diabetes and high blood pressure sneak up on you! Sign up and invite a friend. Text Health to 269-281-2345 right away!
"The Forever Friends Adventurer Club is back for a new year, and we’re inviting all boys and girls ages 4-9 to join us on September 8, 2024, at the Pioneer Memorial Church Welcome Center! This year we will have lots of adventures with games, crafts, nature hikes, songs, and more – all while growing closer to Jesus. In person registration begins at 9 AM with our first meeting starting at 10 AM. Don’t miss out on a year of friendship, learning, and excitement! For more details, contact Jonathan.burt@pmchurch.org. We hope to see you there! To register text “Adventurers” to 269-281-234 or scan the QR code"
All Adventist Seniors 55 years and up are invited to the first meeting of the new ASM (September to August) year. Bring a dish and join in the potluck on Sunday, September 8, 2024, at 1:00 pm in the Village SDA Church Fellowship Hall. Membership fees for the new year remain the same at $20 per person. Our speaker for the day will be the President of Andrews University, Dr. John Wesley Taylor V. His topic is: Early Adventist Education: 1844-1874. In keeping with this year's celebration of 150 years of Andrews University, come and learn how it all began! We hope to see all members and many guests....so come!
Cheryl Doss, President ASM: for further info, pleae call Cheryl at 269-277-0767.
Join us as we prepare amazing choral compositions to sing for select church services throughout the year. New members are needed and will be most welcomed, so give us a try. Our rehearsals are light hearted, and at times comical for those who enjoy humor. Beginning Sept. 3, rehearsals are every Tuesday, from 6:30-8:00pm in the Early Teen Loft. Come with a spirit of singing and fellowship.
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Revelation 13 – How to Pray for America NOW – Led by Pastor Dwight Nelson. Please join us for House of Prayer meetings each Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Earliteen Loft here at Pioneer. We are excited about a new study series lead by our own Pastor Dwight Nelson that will begin on September 4. Please invite a friend and join us for spiritual shot in the arm in the middle of each week as we sing, share, study, and pray together.
September 15 • 9:00 AM
Pioneer Commons
Pioneer Women’s Ministry invites women of all ages to our annual Fall Kickoff Brunch. Let’s welcome fall with friends and good food. Space is limited, text “WOMEN” to 269.281.2345 to register.
