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The Repairers of the Breach

Champions of the Poor

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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

Jesus, an advocate for the poor, often slept on the street. He still does. When we help the poor and homeless, guess what we're doing?
Saturday, January 25, 2003

More In This Series

01/11/2003
The Road to the Future Lies Through the Past and the Poor
True Christianity heeds the ancient summons to be repairers of the breach. Jesus demonstrated what this means. There can be no modern revival without it.
01/18/2003
Poor Champions
What can make God laugh and cry simultaneously? Discover how you can walk where Jesus walked. It's closer than Palestine. But it's harder for the human heart to get there.
02/01/2003
How to Be Primitive, Poor and Post-modern Simultaneously
What is the Christian view of equality? Equal material resources? Equal opportunities? Equal . . . ? Explore the equality that is closest to God's heart.
02/22/2003
The Shabbat Shalom of the Poor
True Sabbath keeping: my way, your way, or God's way? How does God feel about worship that ignores social justice and action? Explore the deeper meaning of true Sabbath keeping.
03/08/2003
Bones in the Garden - The Phenomenal Benefits of Loving the Poor!
Ever heard of the Mother Teresa Effect? Modern research results substantiate Isaiah's formula for health and healing.
03/29/2003
Poor, Poor Jesus - Let Us Follow Him
Do the worlds of science and spirituality mix? What does God ask in exchange for all the riches of heaven?
04/05/2003
The Truth of the Talking Bull: An Unapologetic Apologetic
Is there a spiritual way to respond to war? What kind of war are Christians called to wage?
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A British Winter's Night: Wind Symphony Winter Concert

A British Winter’s Night concert will be an evening of lively traditional British tunes and ballads.  From the popular Vaughan Williams Sea Songs and English Folk Song Suite, to the rousing tunes of the Irish Washerwoman and Country Gardens, this evening is sure to delight! The Andrews University Wind Symphony, under the direction of Denisse Santos-Gooden, will once again collaborate with the Southwestern Michigan College Brass Band under the direction of Mark Hollandsworth. The two ensembles will take the stage at the Howard Performing Arts Center on January 31, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Start off your new year with toe-tapping tunes and swaying sweet melodies! Tickets are available at howard.andrews.edu.

Standout Event

Andrews University invites homeschool and public high school students to attend Standout, taking place February 20–22. This event is designed to serve as a spiritual refueling experience for students who may not have regular access to Adventist revival programs or daily religious instruction. We invite you to learn more and register for this impactful weekend at: https://www.andrews.edu/splash/standout