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

Part 5 of this 7-part series.
Saturday, February 20, 2016

More In This Series

03/05/2016
Part 7 of this 7-part series.
02/27/2016
Part 6 of this 7-part series.
01/30/2016
Part 4 of this 7-part series.
01/16/2016
Part 3 of this 7-part series.
01/09/2016
Part 2 of this 7-part series.
01/02/2016
Part 1 of this 7-part series.

“Charmed into Righteousness: The Greatest Forgiver”

www.newperceptions.tv

 

  • The Stunning Promises
    • Isaiah 43:25—“‘I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions, for my own sake, and remembers your sins .’”
    • Isaiah 38:17—“You have put all my sins .”
    • Isaiah 44:22—“‘I have swept away your offenses like a , your sins like the .’”
    • Jeremiah 31:34—“‘For I will forgive their wickedness and will remember their sins .’”
    • Micah 7:18, 19—“Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy. You will again have compassion on us; you will tread our sins underfoot and hurl our iniquities into the .”
    • 1 John 1:9—“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to us our sins and us from all unrighteousness.”
    • Isaiah 1:18—“‘Come now, let us settle the matter,’ says the Lord. ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as ; though they are red as crimson, they shall be as .’”
    • Hebrews 10:17/8:12—“‘Their sins and lawless acts I will remember .’”
  • The Stunning Proof
    • Psalm 51:1-2
    • 1 Kings 14:8—“‘. . . but you [Jeroboam] have not been like my servant David, who [1] kept my and [2] followed me with   his heart, [3] doing  what was right in my eyes.’”
    • Steps to Christ: “If you give yourself to [Jesus], and accept Him as your Saviour, then, sinful as your life may have been, for His sake you are accounted righteous. Christ’s character stands in place of your character, and you are accepted before God just as if .”
  • The Stunning Prayer
    • C. S. Lewis: “We must lay before Him what is in us, not what to be in us. . . . The prayer preceding all prayers is ‘May it be the real  who speaks. May it be the real that I speak to.” (Letters to Malcolm: Chiefly on Prayer 22, 82)
    • What if—in the light of this breath-taking portrait of God—we made the choice right now to practice spiritual and emotional  when we are alone with God in prayer?
    • Philip Yancey: “Unless I level with God . . . that relationship [with Him] will go nowhere. I may continue going to church, singing hymns and praise choruses, even addressing God politely in formal prayers, but I will never break through the intimacy barrier. . . . We must trust God with what God already .” (Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference? 42)
    • Luke 23:34—“Father, forgive them—for they do not know what they are doing.”
    • Desire of Ages: “That prayer of Christ for His enemies embraced the world. It took in every sinner that had lived or should live, from the beginning of the world to the end of time. Upon all rests the guilt of crucifying the Son of God. To , forgiveness is freely offered. ‘Whosoever will’ may have peace with God, and inherit eternal life.” (745)

 

“No better time than Now”

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Sexual Integrity Conference, September 17-21, 2025

We hope. you consider joining Coming Together Ministries and Village Seventh-day Adventist Church for the Sexual Integrity Conference. A time of hope, healing, and biblical truth. Most sessions will be held virtually, with in-person meetings on Thursday and Friday, at 5:00 PM. Special care and privacy will be provided for those seeking personal healing. The featured speaker will be Dr. Richard (Dick) Davidson, from the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. For details and registration, visit comingtogetherministries.org

Satellite - Youth Vespers

High school students, join us for the first Satellite of the year next Friday, September 26 at 7:00 PM, in the Pioneer Youth Chapel! We’ll welcome the Sabbath with worship, music, and food as we launch our theme for the year: Ignite the Spirit, Awaken the Soul. Come as you are, bring a friend, and leave encouraged and inspired!

DivorceCare Grow Group

If you are currently facing the challenges associated with going through a divorce or separation, please consider joining DivorceCare. We are a grow group that aims to provide a safe, supportive, and encouraging place to process the difficult realities that separation and divorce can bring about. We meet in the Board Room on Wednesday evenings from 6:00-8:00 PM.

2025 Pure Desire Summit at Eau Claire SDA Church

The Eau Claire SDA will host the FREE 2025 Pure Desire Summit which will be held on Sept 19, Friday: 6-9 PM and Sept 20, Saturday: 3:30-7:30 PM. The Summit is for men, women, and teens ages 14+ who are struggling with sexual brokenness/addiction or betrayal trauma and anyone who wants to learn how to help others or improve their own relationships with a biblically informed vision of relational wholeness. Register here: https://puredesire.regfox.com/virtual-attendees-pure-desire-summit-2025

Master Guide Toolbox Training

Please join us for the next Master Guide Toolbox training event at the Andrews University Seminary, September 19-20! Please register at cye.org/toolbox for questions contact Cheryl Logan at cjhlogan@gmail.com.

Grief Share Program

You are invited to a GriefShare program in the Fireside Room at the Village Seventh-day Adventist Church. The 13-week class begins Tuesday, September 16 at  6:30 PM. Help will be shared in a small group setting for those processing their emotions after the loss of someone they love. For more information or to register please contact Mike and Shirley Gammon at 989-427-5669 or Paul and Linda Pellandini 517-243-2767.

Offering for September 20, 2025

Pioneer Operating Budget

My favorite fruit is mango. A mango boasts an exotic and captivating flavor. The richness and complexity of a mango's taste make it a truly indulgent fruit! The initial taste is a burst of luscious sweetness, followed by a slightly tart undertone that provides a perfect balance.

In Psalm 34, we read, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him! Oh, fear the Lord, you His saints! There is no lack to those who fear Him.” This figurative language, "Taste and see that the Lord is good," invites us to not just believe in God's rich goodness, but actively experience it in our lives. To "taste" the Lord is to engage with faith in a deeply personal, intimate way.

Just as we use our sense of taste to savor and appreciate different flavors, we are called to savor and appreciate the richness and diversity of God's love, mercy, and grace. It means opening our hearts to the work of the Holy Spirit and allowing God's word to nourish and guide us. The goodness of the Lord is revealed in countless ways. It is present in the beauty of creation, in acts of kindness, and in the love we share with others. Today, let’s taste and see that the Lord is good by giving back our tithes and offering!  

North American Division Stewardship Ministries

House of Prayer
Pioneer Earlyteen Loft

Please join us for House of Prayer Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Earliteen Loft for a time of singing, Bible study and prayer.

Grow Groups are Ready to Join

Small groups for PMC, known as Grow Groups, are now beginning for the fall semester. Please text "JOIN" to 269-281-2345 to view the groups and choose one or more that interests you. If would would like to lead your own group, text "LEAD" to the same number, and complete and submit the form.

Pathfinder Registration

It's time for children in Grade 5-12 to register to be part of the Evergreen Pathfinder Club for this school year.  As we start our new year we hope you can join us as we have fun, learn about God and share the good news of salvation in a safe welcoming environment. Please text PMCEP  to 269-281-2345 to receive the registration form.  Questions please contact Errol.prentice@pmchurch.org

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